Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the mediastinum.
CPT 39000 describes a mediastinotomy with exploration, drainage, removal of foreign body, or biopsy performed via a cervical approach.
CPT 39010 describes a transthoracic approach, including either transthoracic or median sternotomy, for mediastinotomy with exploration, drainage, removal of foreign body, or biopsy.
UnitedHealthcare will not separately reimburse for certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) National Physician Fee Schedule (NPFS) Relative Value File with a designated status of “B” indicating a bundled procedure. B Bundle Codes are not reimbursable services regardless…
CPT 64898 describes the procedure of using a multiple strand nerve graft to repair a damaged portion of a nerve in the arm or leg that is longer than 4 cm. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What…
CPT 84590 describes the measurement of vitamin A levels in patient blood. 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 84590? CPT 84590 can be used to measure the amount of vitamin A in patient blood….
CPT 74190 describes the peritoneogram procedure, which involves the injection of air or contrast into the peritoneal cavity to study the pattern of air in the cavity. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT…
CPT 78015 describes the imaging procedure used to determine if thyroid cancer has spread to other parts of the body. 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 78015? CPT 78015 is a diagnostic nuclear…
CPT 0102U describes the genomic sequence analysis panel for hereditary breast cancer-related disorders. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0102U? CPT 0102U can be used to describe the genomic sequence analysis panel for hereditary breast…
