Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for prolonged service without direct patient contact.
CPT 99358 describes a prolonged evaluation and management service before and/or after direct patient care for the first hour.
CPT 99359 describes an add-on procedure for a prolonged evaluation and management service before and/or after direct patient care for each additional 30 minutes.
CPT 99457 refers to remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services provided by clinical staff, physicians, or other qualified healthcare professionals. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 99457. 1. What is CPT 99457? CPT 99457 is a medical billing code…
CPT 71045 is a diagnostic radiologic examination code for a single view of the chest, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 71045? CPT 71045 is a diagnostic radiologic examination code used for a single view of…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and destruction procedures on the dentoalveolar structures. CPT Code 41820 CPT 41820 describes the excision of the gingiva in each quadrant for a gingivectomy. CPT Code 41821 CPT 41821 describes the excision of pericoronal tissues and an operculectomy. CPT Code 41822 CPT 41822 describes the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laser therapy and implant procedures. CPT Code 0552T CPT 0552T describes providing low-level laser therapy and dynamic photonic and thermokinetic energies by a physician or other qualified health care professional. CPT Code 0553T CPT 0553T describes the percutaneous transcatheter placement of an iliac arteriovenous anastomosis implant,…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for hospital discharge services. CPT Code 99238 CPT 99238 describes a hospital inpatient or observation discharge day management service that lasts 30 minutes or less on the encounter date. CPT Code 99239 CPT 99239 describes hospital inpatient or observation discharge day management of more than 30 minutes…
Home health services are provided in a recipient’s home or other authorized setting to promote, maintain or restore health or to minimize the effects of illness and disability. Medicaid reimburses for home health services rendered by licensed, Medicaid-participating home health agencies. Medicaid reimbursable services include: • Home visit services provided by a registered nurse or a…
