Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the lacrimal system.
CPT 68400 describes the incision and drainage of the lacrimal gland.
CPT 68420 describes the incision and drainage of the lacrimal sac (dacryocystotomy or dacryocystostomy).
CPT 68440 describes the snipping of the lacrimal punctum.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for special dermatological procedures. CPT Code 96900 CPT 96900 describes actinotherapy (ultraviolet light) treatment. CPT Code 96902 CPT 96902 describes a microscopic examination of hairs plucked or clipped by the examiner to determine telogen and anagen counts, or structural hair shaft abnormality, excluding hair collected by the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair procedures on the tongue and floor of the mouth. CPT Code 41250 CPT 41250 describes the repair of a laceration 2.5 cm or less in the floor of the mouth and/or anterior two-thirds of the tongue. CPT Code 41251 CPT 41251 describes the repair of…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for clinical treatment planning (external and internal sources) for radiation treatment. CPT Code 77261 CPT 77261 describes simple therapeutic radiology treatment planning. CPT Code 77262 CPT 77262 describes therapeutic radiology treatment planning of intermediate complexity. CPT Code 77263 CPT 77263 describes complex therapeutic radiology treatment planning. CPT…
CPT code 70450 performed a non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan of the head or brain. He will discover a brain or intracranial abnormality during this procedure. An X-ray and computer-generated cross-sectional image of the brain is created using computerized axial tomography (CAT), a non-invasive neurodiagnostic approach. Summary A tiny X-ray beam may be used to…
A new AHRQ study published in Health Affairs estimated that low income, uninsured adults could have saved, on average, more than $1,000 per year in family out-of-pocket health care costs if they were able to enroll in Medicaid, according to the analysis by AHRQ researcher Steven Hill, Ph.D. The study measured family out-of-pocket health care spending in…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for heart/lung transplantation procedures. CPT Code 33927 CPT 33927 describes the implantation of a total replacement heart system (artificial heart) with recipient cardiectomy. CPT Code 33928 CPT 33928 describes removing and replacing a total replacement heart system (artificial heart). CPT Code 33930 CPT 33930 describes a donor…
