Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the external ear.
CPT 69000 describes the drainage of an external ear abscess or hematoma drainage in a simple procedure.
CPT 69005 describes drainage of a complicated external ear abscess or hematoma.
CPT 69020 describes drainage of an abscess from the external auditory canal.
CPT 69090 describes ear piercing.
CPT 57420 describes the diagnostic examination of the entire vagina, including the cervix if present, using a colposcope. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 57420? CPT 57420 can be used to describe the diagnostic…
CPT 43117 describes a surgical procedure known as partial esophagectomy with thoracotomy and separate abdominal incision. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 43117? CPT 43117 is a code used to describe a specific surgical procedure…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for athletic training evaluations. CPT Code 97169 CPT 97169 describes an athletic training evaluation of low complexity that requires a history and physical activity profile, an examination of the affected body area and other symptomatic or related systems, and clinical decision-making of low complexity, typically taking 15…
CPT 54230 describes the injection procedure for corpora cavernosography, which is used to check the extent of venous leakage in the corpora cavernosa. 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 54230? CPT 54230 is a code that…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for ct breast (with/without contrast). CPT Code 0633T CPT 0633T describes computed tomography of the breast, including 3D rendering, when performed unilaterally without contrast material. CPT Code 0634T CPT 0634T describes computed tomography of the breast, including 3D rendering, with contrast material(s) when performed unilaterally. CPT Code…
CPT 78120 describes the procedure for determining the red cell volume in a patient’s blood using a single sampling method. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 78120? CPT 78120 can be used to…
