Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic repair procedures on the rectum.
CPT 45400 describes laparoscopic surgical proctopexy for prolapse.
CPT 45402 describes laparoscopy and surgical proctopexy with sigmoid resection for prolapse.
CPT 45499 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure involving the rectum.
CPT 67904 is a code used for the repair of blepharoptosis through an external approach. 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 67904 procedures. 1. What is CPT 67904? CPT 67904 is a code used to…
CPT 93298 refers to the evaluation of a subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, including data analysis and report by a physician or qualified health care professional. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 93298. 1. What is CPT 93298? CPT…
The place of service code should represent the place where the majority of the plan development and review work was performed. These services generally take place in the physician’s office when they coordinate aspects of the patient’s care. The CPT description (“Physician certification/recertification for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care…
Here are the fee rates for P9603 and P9604. The allowance per mile was computed using the Federal mileage rate of $0.545 per mile plus an additional $0.45 per mile to cover the technician’s time and travel costs. MACs have the option of establishing a higher per mile rate in excess of the minimum $1.00…
Effective July 1, 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) isadding 21 new lab codes and deleting one in Appendix O,Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses and Proprietary Laboratory Analyses. Deleted CPT 0057U Oncology (solid organ neoplasia), mRNA, gene expression profiling by massively parallel sequencing for analysis of 51 genes, utilizing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as…
Biosimilar Modifier that identify the manufacturer of a biosimilar biological product are required on Part B claims. CMS updates assignment of modifiers to specific HCPCS codes quarterly. In situations where a HCPCS code is already associated with one or more modifiers and a new biosimilar biological product becomes available before its corresponding manufacturer’s modifier becomes…
