Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the spine (vertebral column).
CPT 22010 describes the incision and drainage of a deep abscess in the posterior spine of the cervical, thoracic, or cervicothoracic region.
CPT 22015 describes the incision and drainage of a deep abscess (subfascial) in the posterior spine of the lumbar, sacral, or lumbosacral region.
CPT 81241 describes the genetic analysis procedure for detecting the presence of a specific mutation, known as the Leiden variant, in the F5 gene. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 81241? CPT…
CPT 15275 refers to the application of a skin substitute graft to specific body areas, covering a wound surface area up to 100 sq cm. This article will discuss the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, billing guidelines, documentation requirements, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 15275. 1. What is CPT 15275? CPT 15275 is…
CPT code 21150 describes a reconstructive procedure known as LeFort II anterior intrusion. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of CPT code 21150, including its official description, the procedure itself, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of when to use CPT code 21150. 1. What is CPT Code…
CPT 27266 describes the closed treatment of post hip arthroplasty dislocation, which requires regional or general anesthesia. 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 27266? CPT 27266 is used to describe the closed treatment of post hip…
cpt 00142 describes the anesthesia services provided by a healthcare professional during an eye lens procedure. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00142. 1. What is cpt 00142? cpt 00142 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided by a…
CPT 0246U describes a specific laboratory test called Red blood cell antigen typing, DNA, genotyping of at least 16 blood groups with phenotype prediction of at least 51 red blood cell antigens. This article will provide an overview of the code, including its official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical…
