Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other procedures on the foot and toes.
CPT 28890 describes a high-energy extracorporeal shock wave procedure performed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, requiring anesthesia other than local and involving ultrasound guidance of the plantar fascia.
CPT 28899 describes an unlisted procedure involving the foot or toes.
The CPT codes for obesity screening and counseling are CPT 99401, CPT 99402, G0446, G0447 & G0473. Medicare does not allow the billing of other services performed on the same day as an obesity counseling. Underneath the descriptions of the CPT codes that can be used for obesity screening and counseling. List With CPT Codes…
CPT 96161 refers to the administration of a caregiver-focused health risk assessment instrument, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT code 96161. 1. What is CPT 96161? CPT 96161 is a medical…
Hernia repair (CPT 43280, CPT Code 43281, CPT 43332, CPT 43334, CPT 43336) is considered an incidental procedure when performed during the same operative session as bariatric surgery (CPT 43644, CPT 43645, CPT 43770, CPT 43775, CPT 43842, CPT 43843, CPT 43845, CPT 43846, CPT 43847). Modifiers 58, 59, 78 and 79 (or XE, XS,…
CPT 36625 describes the procedure of arterial catheterization or cannulation for sampling, monitoring, or transfusion. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 36625? CPT 36625 is used to describe the procedure of arterial catheterization or…
CPT code 21630 describes the radical resection of the sternum, typically performed to treat a malignant tumor of 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 21630? CPT 21630 is used to describe the radical resection…
Most of the practices would collect copayments from the patient at the time service. Although it’s not a violation for participating providers to accept payment prior to rendering services, there are specific guidelines to follow, especially when reporting these payments. Additionally, some providers who accept assignment have a concern that Medicare issues partial checks to…
