Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for manipulation procedures on the esophagus.
CPT 43450 describes dilation of the esophagus, either by unguided sound or bougie, with single or multiple passes.
CPT 43453 describes the dilation of the esophagus over a guide wire.
CPT 43460 describes Sengstaken type esophagogastric tamponade with a balloon.
CPT 24650 describes the closed treatment of a fracture of the top of the radius bone at the elbow without surgically opening the site or manipulating the bone. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 24650? CPT…
CPT 59430 refers to postpartum care provided to a patient in an outpatient setting following delivery, covering topics such as physical and mental status evaluation, lactation, nutrition, and exercise. This article will discuss the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 59430. 1. What is…
CPT 77763 describes the procedure of intracavitary radiation source application for the treatment of cancer. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 77763? CPT 77763 can be used to describe the placement of more…
CPT 41005 describes the procedure of intraoral incision and drainage of an abscess, cyst, or hematoma in the sublingual region, which is the area under the tongue. This article will provide an overview of CPT 41005, including its official description, the procedure itself, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing…
cpt 00796 describes the anesthesia services provided for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen, including laparoscopy for liver transplant recipients. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00796. 1. What is cpt 00796? cpt 00796 is used to describe the anesthesia…
CPT 54001 describes the procedure of slitting the prepuce, either dorsally or laterally, in a patient older than 28 days to alleviate narrowing and prevent retraction of the foreskin over the head of the penis. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and…
