Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for introduction procedures on the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels.
CPT 38790 describes a procedure for injection lymphangiography.
CPT 38792 describes a procedure involving injecting a radioactive tracer to identify a sentinel node.
CPT 38794 describes cannulation of the thoracic duct.
CPT 81470 describes the genomic sequence analysis panel for X-linked intellectual disability (XLID) disorders. 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 81470? CPT 81470 can be used to describe the genomic sequence analysis panel performed…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for renal transplantation procedures. CPT Code 50300 CPT 50300 describes donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation) from cadaver donors, unilateral or bilateral. CPT Code 50320 CPT 50320 describes open donor nephrectomy from a living donor, including cold preservation. CPT Code 50323 CPT 50323 describes the standard backbench preparation…
CPT code 23415 describes a procedure called coracoacromial ligament release, which is performed to restore shoulder function in patients experiencing a stiff, painful, or frozen shoulder. 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 23415? CPT code 23415…
CPT 58940 describes the surgical procedure known as oophorectomy, which involves the partial or total removal of one or both ovaries. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 58940? CPT 58940 is used to describe…
CPT 43415 describes the procedure for suturing a wound or injury in the esophagus using either a transthoracic or transabdominal approach. 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 43415? CPT 43415 is used to describe…
CPT 0696T describes the procedure of body surface-activation mapping of pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator lead(s) to optimize electrical synchrony in a cardiac resynchronization therapy device. 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 0696T? CPT 0696T can be…
