Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic procedures on the spermatic cord.
CPT 55550 describes laparoscopic surgery with ligation of spermatic veins for varicocele.
CPT 55559 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure involving the spermatic cord.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the neck (soft tissues) and thorax. CPT Code 21550 CPT 21550 describes a biopsy of the soft tissue of the neck or thorax. CPT Code 21552 CPT 21552 describes the excision of a subcutaneous tumor of the neck or anterior thorax that is…
CPT 38525 refers to the open biopsy or excision of deep axillary lymph node(s), a surgical procedure performed to investigate or treat tumors in the breast or upper torso. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, billing guidelines, documentation requirements, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 38525. 1. What is CPT…
CPT Code 00600 00600 CPT Code Description: CPT 00600 can be billed for health professionals performing anesthesia services to patients during cervical spine and spinal cord procedures. Report code 00600 only if more specific CPT codes do not describe the services. Don’t report CPT code 00600 for percutaneous image guided spine and spinal cord anesthesia…
Definition of Sexually Transmissible Infections Due To Chlamydia: An infection with the gram-negative bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. This infection may be asymptomatic or characterised by fever, painful urination, urinary urgency, dyspareunia, female genitalia bleeding or discharge, pain in the abdomen in females and by fever, urethritis, painful urination, discharge from the male genitalia, swollen or tender…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for scalp cooling procedures. CPT Code 0662T CPT 0662T describes the initial measurement and calibration of a scalp cooling cap. CPT Code 0663T CPT 0663T describes an add-on procedure for placing, monitoring, and removing a mechanical scalp cooling device.
Effective January 1, 2011, the MCP (Monthly Capitation Payment) physician (or practitioner) must furnish at least one face-to-face patient visit per month for the home dialysis MCP service as described by CPT codes 90963, CPT 90964, 90965 CPT Code, and CPT 90966 shown in the following table. Documentation by the MCP physician (or practitioner) should…
