Similar Posts
CPT Code 0695T | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 0695T describes the utilization of body surface-activation mapping, which involves the use of multiple-lead electrocardiography, by a provider to optimize the electrical synchrony of a biventricular pacing or biventricular pacing-defibrillator system during implantation or replacement, with the aim of restoring electrical synchrony in dyssynchronous heart ventricles that pump out of sync due to erratic…
CPT Code 43279 | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 43279 describes a laparoscopic procedure in which the provider cuts a muscle in the esophagus, known as esophagomyotomy, and may or may not perform fundoplasty, which involves wrapping a portion of the stomach around the esophagus. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 43279 as: “Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagomyotomy (Heller type), with fundoplasty, when…
CPT Code 29530 | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 29530 describes the application of elastic adhesive tape to the knee by the provider to restrict excessive or abnormal movements and hold the joint or muscles in a fixed position, which is an effective treatment for muscle strains, dislocations, sprains, and certain fractures. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 29530 as: “Strapping;…
CPT Code 93563 | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 93563 describes a medical procedure in which a healthcare provider inserts a catheter into the coronary arteries of a patient with congenital heart disease, injects dye to assess heart function, oversees the acquisition of images, analyzes the images, and generates a report detailing his or her observations. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT…
CPT Code 43239 | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 43239 describes the procedure in which the healthcare provider utilizes a flexible endoscope to navigate through the patient’s mouth, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to extract one or more tissue biopsy specimens for further diagnostic analysis. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 43239 as: “Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple”. Billing…
CPT Code 99191 | Description & Clinical Information
CPT 99191 describes the utilization of a mechanical pump-oxygenator or heat exchanger by a provider for the purpose of circulating and oxygenating blood outside the body during cardiac surgeries, with a duration of 45 minutes and the possibility of including blood pressure monitoring and electrocardiogram performance. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 99191…
