Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair or revision procedures on the anterior sclera of the eye.
CPT 66225 describes the repair of a scleral staphyloma with a graft.
CPT 66250 describes a major or minor procedure for the revision or repair of an operative wound of the anterior segment, either early or late.
CPT 60500 describes the surgical procedure known as parathyroidectomy or exploration of the parathyroid glands. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 60500? CPT 60500 is used to describe the surgical removal of one or more…
CPT 84112 describes the evaluation of cervicovaginal fluid for specific amniotic fluid proteins to determine the presence of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) in pregnant patients. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 84112? CPT…
CPT 34502 describes the reconstruction of the vena cava using any method. 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 34502? CPT 34502 can be used to describe the reconstruction of the vena cava using any method. This…
CPT 27828 describes the open treatment of a fracture of the weight bearing articular surface or portion of the distal tibia, with internal fixation, when performed on both the tibia and fibula. 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 15157 describes the use of tissue cultured skin autograft for various areas of the body, such as the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and multiple digits. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What…
CPT 35190 describes the repair of an acquired or traumatic arteriovenous fistula in the extremities. 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 35190? CPT 35190 is used to describe the repair of an arteriovenous fistula that has…
