Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for introduction or removal procedures on the femur (thigh region) and knee joint.
CPT 27369 describes the injection procedure for contrast knee arthrography or contrast-enhanced CT/MRI knee arthrography.
CPT 27372 describes removing a foreign body from the deep thigh region or knee area.
CPT 4172F describes the documentation of a patient not receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD). This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 4172F? CPT 4172F can be used to document the absence…
CPT 0188U describes the gene analysis for red cell antigen (Gerbich blood group) genotyping. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0188U? CPT 0188U can be used to describe the gene analysis for red cell antigen (Gerbich…
CPT 62294 describes the injection procedure used to occlude an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the spinal cord. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 62294? CPT 62294 can be used to describe the injection procedure performed…
CPT 40899 describes a procedure performed in the vestibule of the mouth that does not have a specific code. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 40899? CPT 40899 can be used to report procedures performed…
CPT 27435 describes a procedure that involves the division of the joint capsule on the back of the knee to correct a flexion contracture. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27435? CPT 27435 is…
CPT 53010 describes the procedure of urethrotomy or urethrostomy, specifically for the perineal urethra. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 53010? CPT 53010 is used to describe a surgical procedure performed on the perineal…
