Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic procedures on the spleen.
CPT 38120 describes laparoscopic surgical splenectomy.
CPT 38129 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure involving the spleen.
New codes effective for the year 2012 20527 Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren’s contracture) 22633 Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interpace (other than for decompression), single interspace and segment; lumbar 22634 Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior…
CPT 43246 is a code for esophagogastroduodenoscopy with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 43246 procedures. 1. What is CPT 43246? CPT 43246 is a medical code used to…
CPT 96374 refers to the administration of a single medication or substance via intravenous push for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 96374. 1. What is CPT 96374? CPT 96374 is a medical…
Sleep disorder clinics are facilities in which certain conditions are diagnosed through the study of sleep. Such clinics are for diagnosis, therapy, and research. Sleep disorder clinics may provide some diagnostic or therapeutic services, which are covered under Medicare. These clinics may be affiliated either with a hospital or a freestanding facility. Whether a clinic…
ABN on demand may be routinely given to beneficiaries and considered to be effective notices which will protect notifiers in the following exceptional circumstances: A. Services Which Are Always Denied for Medical NecessityIn any case where a national coverage decision provides that a particular service is never covered, under any circumstances, as not reasonable and…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other procedures on the liver. CPT Code 47380 CPT 47380 describes open radiofrequency ablation of 1 or more liver tumor(s). CPT Code 47381 CPT 47381 describes cryosurgical ablation of one or more liver tumors. CPT Code 47382 CPT 47382 describes percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of one or…
