Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the pancreas.
CPT 48000 describes the placement of drains, peripancreatic, for acute pancreatitis.
CPT 48001 describes the placement of drains, cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy for acute pancreatitis.
CPT 48020 describes the removal of pancreatic calculus.
CPT 59425 refers to antepartum care only for 4-6 visits, and this article will discuss its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 59425? CPT 59425 is a medical billing code used to represent antepartum care services provided by healthcare professionals for pregnant…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement procedures on the integumentary system. CPT Code 14000 CPT 14000 describes the transfer or rearrangement of adjacent tissue in the trunk with a defect of 10 sq cm or less. CPT Code 14001 CPT 14001 describes adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement…
CPT 99310 is a code for subsequent nursing facility care involving evaluation and management with high medical decision making or at least 45 minutes of total time spent on the encounter. This article will cover topics such as the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar…
CPT 90710 refers to the administration of the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine (MMRV) for subcutaneous use. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 90710 procedures. 1. What is CPT 90710? CPT 90710 is a medical billing code…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and destruction procedures on the dentoalveolar structures. CPT Code 41820 CPT 41820 describes the excision of the gingiva in each quadrant for a gingivectomy. CPT Code 41821 CPT 41821 describes the excision of pericoronal tissues and an operculectomy. CPT Code 41822 CPT 41822 describes the…
CPT 62323 involves the injection of diagnostic or therapeutic substances into the lumbar or sacral region under imaging guidance. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 62323 procedures. 1. What is CPT 62323? CPT 62323 is a medical procedure…
