CPT Codes For Incision Procedures On The Middle Ear

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the middle ear.

CPT Code 69420

CPT 69420 describes myringotomy, including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation.

CPT Code 69421

CPT 69421 describes myringotomy, including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia.

CPT Code 69424

CPT 69424 describes the removal of a ventilating tube requiring general anesthesia.

CPT Code 69433

CPT 69433 describes tympanostomy requiring the insertion of a ventilating tube with local or topical anesthesia.

CPT Code 69436

CPT 69436 describes tympanostomy requiring inserting a ventilating tube under general anesthesia.

CPT Code 69440

CPT 69440 describes middle ear exploration through postauricular or ear canal incision.

CPT Code 69450

CPT 69450 describes transcanal tympanolysis,

How To Use CPT Code 85018

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CPT Codes For Incision Procedures On The Lens Of The Eye

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the eye’s lens. CPT Code 66820 CPT 66820 describes the discission of a secondary membranous cataract with a stab incision technique such as a Ziegler or Wheeler knife. CPT Code 66821 CPT 66821 describes the discission of a secondary membranous cataract, including an…

CPT Codes For Venous Mechanical Thrombectomy Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for venous mechanical thrombectomy procedures. CPT Code 37187 CPT 37187 describes percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy of veins, including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance. CPT Code 37188 CPT 37188 describes percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance, for treating vein(s) with…

How To Use CPT Code 77001

CPT 77001 refers to fluoroscopic guidance for central venous access device placement, replacement, or removal. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 77001. 1. What is CPT 77001? CPT 77001 is a medical billing code used to describe the fluoroscopic…

CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Spermatic Cord

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the spermatic cord. CPT Code 55500 CPT 55500 describes the excision of a unilateral hydrocele of the spermatic cord as a separate procedure. CPT Code 55520 CPT 55520 describes the excision of a lesion of the spermatic cord as a separate procedure. CPT…