Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the inner ear.
CPT 69905 describes transcanal labyrinthectomy.
CPT 69910 describes labyrinthectomy with mastoidectomy.
CPT 69915 describes a translabyrinthine approach for the vestibular nerve section.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for antimicrobial susceptibility studies. CPT Code 87181 CPT 87181 describes susceptibility studies using the agar dilution method for an antimicrobial agent, such as an antibiotic gradient strip. CPT Code 87184 CPT 87184 describes susceptibility studies using the disk method per plate for 12 or fewer antimicrobial agents….
CPT 33249 refers to the insertion or replacement of a permanent implantable defibrillator system with single or dual chamber transvenous leads. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 33249 procedures. 1. What is CPT 33249? CPT 33249 is a medical…
Modifier 23 can be used for procedures that require general anesthesia due to unusual circumstances, such as a patient with a severe phobia of needles who requires general anesthesia for a blood draw, a patient with a severe allergy to local anesthesia which requires general anesthesia for a dental procedure, and a patient with a…
CPT 36482 refers to endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 36482. 1. What is CPT 36482? CPT 36482 is a medical procedure code…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for amputation procedures on the leg (tibia and fibula) and ankle joint. CPT Code 27880 CPT 27880 describes an amputation of the leg through the tibia and fibula. CPT Code 27881 CPT 27881 describes the amputation of the leg through the tibia and fibula, with an immediate…
CPT 11404 refers to the excision of a benign lesion, excluding skin tags, on the trunk, arms, or legs with a diameter of 3.1 to 4.0 cm, including margins. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 11404 procedures. 1….
