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.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for ultrasonic guidance procedures. CPT Code 76932 CPT 76932 describes Ultrasonic guidance for endomyocardial biopsy, imaging supervision, and interpretation. CPT Code 76936 CPT 76936 describes the ultrasound-guided repair of arterial pseudoaneurysms or arteriovenous fistulae, including diagnostic ultrasound evaluation, compression of the lesion, and imaging. CPT Code 76940…
Medical Terms that are commonly found in patient medical recordsAnterior: Situated on the front surface of the body; ventral.Bilateral: On both sides, having two sides.Caudal: Denoting the lower half of the body; inferior.Contraction: A shortening and/or tensioning of muscle tissue.Coronal: Pertaining to an imaginary longitudinal plane at right angle to the medial plane and dividing…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for developmental and behavioral screening and testing. CPT Code 96110 CPT 96110 describes Developmental screening, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. CPT Code 96112 CPT 96112 describes administering a standardized developmental instrument by a physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report, for…
CPT 14060 is a code for adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement in the eyelids, nose, ears, and/or lips, covering defects of 10 sq cm or less. This article will discuss the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and provide examples of CPT 14060 procedures….
Modifier 59 is used for Distinct Procedural Services. Multiple services provided to a patient on one day by the same provider may appear to be incorrectly coded, when in fact the services may have been performed as reported. Because these circumstances cannot be easily identified modifier 59 was established to permit claims of such a…
CPT 99443 refers to a telephone evaluation and management service provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional for an established patient, parent, or guardian, lasting 21-30 minutes. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 99443. 1. What…
