Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for limited lymphadenectomy for staging procedures.
CPT 38562 describes limited lymphadenectomy for staging as a separate procedure, including pelvic and para-aortic.
CPT 38564 describes limited lymphadenectomy for staging as a separate procedure and retroperitoneal aortic and/or splenic procedures.
CPT 58300 refers to the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraceptive purposes. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 58300. 1. What is CPT 58300? CPT 58300 is a medical procedure code used to describe the insertion of…
CPT 12013 is used for simple repair of superficial wounds on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes, measuring 2.6 to 5.0 cm in size. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 12013 procedures. 1. What is…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for posterior cranial fossa skull base procedures. CPT Code 61595 CPT 61595 describes a transtemporal approach to the posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, or midline skull base, including mastoidectomy, decompression of the sigmoid sinus, and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization. CPT Code 61596 CPT 61596 describes…
CPT 99236 is a code used for hospital inpatient or observation care, including admission and discharge on the same date, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples…
CPT 74183 refers to an MRI of the abdomen performed both without and with contrast material, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 74183? CPT 74183 is a medical billing code used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other pathology and laboratory procedures. CPT Code 89049 CPT 89049 describes the caffeine halothane contracture test (CHCT) for malignant hyperthermia susceptibility, including interpretation and report. CPT Code 89050 CPT 89050 describes a cell count of miscellaneous body fluids, such as cerebrospinal and joint fluid, excluding blood….
