Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for the repair of a central venous access device.
CPT 36575 describes repairing a central venous access catheter without a subcutaneous port or pump inserted at either a central or peripheral site.
CPT 36576 describes repairing a central venous access device with a subcutaneous port or pump at either a central or peripheral insertion site.
CPT 72170 is a radiologic examination code for the pelvis with one or two views, used to diagnose and treat various conditions. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 72170. 1. What is CPT 72170? CPT 72170 is a medical…
CPT code 99283 bills for services performed by the physician in the emergency department (ED). ED visits do not differentiate between new and established patients and reports per day. ED visits bills with five category CPT codes (99281-99285). Summary CPT codes 99281-99285 require three key components of evaluation and management CPT codes such as history,…
CPT 29874 involves the arthroscopic removal of loose or foreign bodies from the knee joint. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 29874. 1. What is CPT 29874? CPT 29874 is a medical procedure code used to describe the arthroscopic…
CPT 90696 refers to the administration of a combination vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis, and inactivated poliovirus for children aged 4 to 6 years. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT code 90696 procedures. 1. What is…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on the cardiovascular system. CPT Code 78414 CPT 78414 describes the determination of central c-v hemodynamics (non-imaging) with or without pharmacologic intervention or exercise, single or multiple determinations, such as ejection fraction with probe technique. CPT Code 78428 CPT 78428 describes the…
On November 13, 2014, the CY 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule was published in the Federal Register. In order to implement corrections to technical errors discovered after publication of the MPFS rule and process claims correctly, Medicare Administrative Contractors will hold claims containing 2015 services paid under the MPFS for the first…
