Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for peritoneal cavity procedures.
CPT 49400 describes the injection of air or contrast into the peritoneal cavity as a separate procedure.
CPT 49402 describes removing a peritoneal foreign body from the peritoneal cavity.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for wound exploration-trauma (eg, penetrating gunshot, stab wound) procedures on the musculoskeletal system. CPT Code 20100 CPT 20100 describes the exploration of a penetrating wound in the neck CPT Code 20101 CPT 20101 describes the exploration of a penetrating wound to the chest. CPT Code 20102 CPT…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for primary source smear procedures. CPT Code 87205 CPT 87205 describes a Gram or Giemsa stain for bacteria, fungi, or cell types from a primary source with interpretation. CPT Code 87206 CPT 87206 describes a smear of a primary source with interpretation, including a fluorescent and/or acid-fast…
School physical can be billed with CPT 99382 – CPT 99384 and CPT 99392 – CPT 99394. The ICD 10 code for sports physical is Z02.5. Descriptions of the CPT codes and the ICD 10 code for school physical can be found below. Sport physical can be requiered by schools in order to let the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and repair procedures on the trachea and bronchi. CPT Code 31750 CPT 31750 describes tracheoplasty of the cervical region. CPT Code 31755 CPT 31755 describes tracheoplasty, tracheopharyngeal fistulization, and each stage. CPT Code 31760 CPT 31760 describes tracheoplasty, intrathoracic. CPT Code 31766 CPT 31766 describes…
CPT 43281 is a surgical procedure code for laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia without mesh implantation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 43281 procedures. 1. What is CPT 43281? CPT 43281 is a medical billing…
CPT 76536 is a code used for ultrasound examination of the soft tissues of the head and neck, with topics including the procedure, qualifying circumstances, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 76536? CPT 76536 is a medical billing code used to describe the procedure of performing an…
