Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures in the appendix.
CPT 44950 describes an appendectomy procedure.
CPT 44960 describes an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or generalized peritonitis.
CPT 82270 is a code for a colorectal cancer screening test using the peroxidase activity method on three consecutive fecal smears. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 82270. 1. What is CPT 82270? CPT 82270 is a code used…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for destruction procedures on the nose. CPT Code 30801 CPT 30801 describes ablation of the soft tissue of the inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, using any method such as electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction, and is considered superficial. CPT Code 30802 CPT 30802 describes the…
Below, you can find a list of all the CPT modifiers. A modifier ‘modifies’ a procedure or item and adds information or changes a description based on the documentation provided by the physician. First, we’ll explain what modifiers are before providing the CPT modifiers list. CPT modifiers are added to CPT or HCPCS codes to…
CPT 70543 is a code for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the orbit, face, and/or neck with and without contrast material. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 70543 procedures. 1. What is CPT 70543? CPT…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for combined arterial-venous grafting for coronary bypass. CPT Code 33517 CPT 33517 describes a coronary artery bypass add-on procedure using both venous and arterial grafts with a single vein graft. CPT Code 33518 CPT 33518 describes a coronary artery bypass add-on procedure using two venous and arterial…
CPT 77295 is a code for 3-dimensional radiotherapy planning, including dose-volume histograms. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 77295 procedures. 1. What is CPT 77295? CPT 77295 is a medical billing code used for 3-dimensional radiotherapy planning, which involves…
