Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic hernia procedures.
CPT 49650 describes the laparoscopic surgical repair of an initial inguinal hernia.
CPT 49651 describes the laparoscopic surgical repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia.
CPT 49659 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure, including hernioplasty, herniorrhaphy, and herniotomy.
CPT 26260 describes the radical resection of a tumor in the proximal or middle phalanx of a finger. 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 26260? CPT 26260 is used to describe the surgical removal of a…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for new patient home services. CPT Code 99341 CPT 99341 describes a home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision-making, with a total time on the date of the encounter of…
CPT 73615 describes the radiologic examination of the ankle using arthrography, with radiological supervision and interpretation. 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 73615? CPT 73615 is used to represent the radiologic examination of the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for amputation procedures on the hand and fingers. CPT Code 26910 CPT 26910 describes an amputation of a single finger or thumb (ray amputation) with or without interosseous transfer. CPT Code 26951 CPT 26951 describes the amputation of a single finger or thumb, primary or secondary, at…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for the repair of a central venous access device. CPT Code 36575 CPT 36575 describes repairing a central venous access catheter without a subcutaneous port or pump inserted at either a central or peripheral site. CPT Code 36576 CPT 36576 describes repairing a central venous access device…
CPT 12051 is used for intermediate repair of wounds on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes measuring 2.5 cm or less. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 12051 procedures. 1. What is CPT 12051? CPT…
