CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Biliary Tract

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the biliary tract.

CPT Code 47600

CPT 47600 describes cholecystectomy.

CPT Code 47605

CPT 47605 describes cholecystectomy with cholangiography.

CPT Code 47610

CPT 47610 describes a cholecystectomy with an exploration of the common duct.

CPT Code 47612

CPT 47612 describes a cholecystectomy with an exploration of the common duct and choledochoenterostomy.

CPT Code 47620

CPT 47620 describes a cholecystectomy with an exploration of the common duct, including transduodenal sphincterotomy or sphincteroplasty, with or without cholangiography.

CPT Code 47700

CPT 47700 describes exploration for congenital atresia of bile ducts, without repair, with or without liver biopsy, and with or without cholangiography.

CPT Code 47701

CPT 47701 describes portoenterostomy (e.g., Kasai procedure).

CPT Code 47711

CPT 47711 describes the excision of a bile duct tumor, with or without primary bile duct repair, in an extrahepatic location.

CPT Code 47712

CPT 47712 describes the excision of a bile duct tumor with or without primary bile duct repair within the liver.

CPT Code 47715

CPT 47715 describes the excision of a choledochal cyst.

How To Use CPT Code 72170

CPT 72170 is a radiologic examination code for the pelvis with one or two views, used to diagnose and treat various conditions. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 72170. 1. What is CPT 72170? CPT 72170 is a medical…

How To Bill For Home Health Certification

The place of service code should represent the place where the majority of the plan development and review work was performed. These services generally take place in the physician’s office when they coordinate aspects of the patient’s care. The CPT description (“Physician certification/recertification for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care…

CPT Codes For Incision Procedures On The Kidney

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the kidney. CPT Code 50010 CPT 50010 describes renal exploration, not necessitating other specific procedures. CPT Code 50020 CPT 50020 describes the open drainage of a perirenal or renal abscess. CPT Code 50040 CPT 50040 describes nephrostomy and nephrotomy with drainage. CPT Code…

Global Surgical Split Billing Modifiers (Care Transfer Between Providers)

If different physicians perform portions of the global service, modifiers should be used with the surgical procedure code having a 90 day postoperative period to indicate what portion of the service each provided. Each physician will be reimbursed a percentage of the global fee. The percentages allocated for pre-operative , intra-operative and post-operative services will…

General Occupational Therapy Guidelines

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CPT Codes For Other Therapeutic Cardiovascular Services And Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other therapeutic cardiovascular services and procedures. CPT Code 92950 CPT 92950 describes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (e.g., in cardiac arrest). CPT Code 92953 CPT 92953 describes temporary transcutaneous pacing. CPT Code 92960 CPT 92960 describes the electrical conversion of arrhythmia externally through elective cardioversion. CPT Code 92961 CPT…