Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for esophageal balloon distension studies and breath tests.
CPT 91040 describes a diagnostic esophageal balloon distension study with provocation when performed.
CPT 91065 describes a breath hydrogen or methane test for detecting lactase deficiency, fructose intolerance, bacterial overgrowth, or oro-cecal gastrointestinal transit.
CPT 81383 describes the high resolution typing of HLA Class II alleles or allele groups. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 81383? CPT 81383 can be used to identify specific alleles for HLA Class…
CPT 82397 describes the chemiluminescent assay, a laboratory test used to analyze a specimen by mixing chemicals with the specimen, causing the analyte to become luminescent. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 82397? CPT…
CPT code 21616 describes the excision of the first and/or cervical rib with sympathectomy. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 21616? CPT 21616 is a code used to describe the excision of the first and/or cervical…
CPT 77425 describes the delivery of intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 77425? CPT 77425 can be used to describe the delivery of intraoperative…
CPT 17106 describes the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions using a laser technique. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 17106? CPT 17106 is a code used to describe the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions…
The 71046 CPT code may be used for the service when the Physician performs the radiologic examination of the chest X-ray with two views. Code Description The following are reasons why the Physician performs Chest X-Ray: The Physician performs radiologic imaging of the chest, which transfers electromagnetic wave radiation through the patient’s body. These waves…
