Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other procedures on the colon and rectum.
CPT 45399 describes an unlisted procedure involving the colon.
CPT 45990 describes an anorectal exam requiring general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia for diagnostic purposes.
CPT 45999 describes an unlisted procedure involving the rectum.
CPT 20606 refers to arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection of intermediate joints or bursae with ultrasound guidance, permanent recording, and reporting. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 20606 procedures. 1. What is CPT 20606? CPT 20606 is a medical…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the bladder. CPT Code 51020 CPT 51020 describes cystotomy or cystostomy with fulguration and/or insertion of radioactive material. CPT Code 51030 CPT 51030 describes cystotomy or cystostomy with cryosurgical destruction of an intravesical lesion. CPT Code 51040 CPT 51040 describes cystostomy and cystotomy…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for wound imaging for bacterial presence. CPT Code 0598T CPT 0598T describes noncontact real-time fluorescence wound imaging to determine the bacterial presence, location, and load per session for the first anatomic site (e.g., lower extremity). CPT Code 0599T CPT 0599T describes an add-on procedure for noncontact real-time…
CPT 64635 refers to the destruction of paravertebral facet joint nerve(s) by a neurolytic agent, with imaging guidance in the lumbar or sacral region. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 64635 procedures. 1. What is CPT 64635? CPT…
CPT 99242 is a code for office or outpatient consultations involving straightforward medical decision making or at least 20 minutes of total time spent on the encounter. This article will cover topics such as the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 99242. 1….
Modifier 62 describes a situation where two surgeons work together as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of the procedure. 1. What is modifier 62? Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons worked as primary surgeons, each performing a distinct part of the procedure. This modifier ensures that both surgeons are reimbursed for their work….
