CPT Codes For Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Procedures

CPT 42821 describes the surgical procedure performed by a healthcare provider to remove both the tonsils and adenoids from a patient who is 12 years of age or older. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 42821 as: “Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 42821…

CPT 27331 describes a medical procedure in which the healthcare provider makes a surgical incision in the knee joint, known as arthrotomy, to perform a biopsy and remove a loose body from the synovium. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 27331 as: “Arthrotomy, knee; including joint exploration, biopsy, or removal of loose or…

CPT 99284 describes an emergency department visit involving evaluation and management (E/M) where the provider evaluates a patient with a moderate level of medical decision making. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 99284 as: “Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination…

CPT 67950 describes a surgical technique known as canthoplasty, which involves strengthening the lateral canthal tendon or orbicularis muscle at the outer corner of the eyelids, commonly referred to as a corner eye lift or eye tendon surgery, to provide support to the outer corner of the eyelid and reshape the eye, and is sometimes…