Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair procedures on the iris and the eye’s ciliary body.
CPT 66680 describes the repair of the iris and ciliary body, such as for iridodialysis.
CPT 66682 describes the procedure of suturing the iris and ciliary body separately, retrieving the suture through a small incision, such as a McCannel suture.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the nose. CPT Code 30000 CPT 30000 describes the internal approach to draining an abscess or hematoma in the nasal area. CPT Code 30020 CPT 30020 describes the drainage of an abscess or hematoma from the nasal septum.
CPT 97163 refers to a high complexity physical therapy evaluation, which includes a detailed history, examination, and clinical decision-making process. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 97163. 1. What is CPT 97163? CPT 97163 is a code used…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for other central venous access procedures. CPT Code 36591 CPT 36591 describes the collection of a blood specimen from a completely implantable venous access device. CPT Code 36592 CPT 36592 describes the blood specimen collection using an established central or peripheral venous catheter that is not otherwise…
CPT 73130 is a radiologic examination code for the hand, requiring a minimum of three views. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 73130 procedures. 1. What is CPT 73130? CPT 73130 is a medical billing code used to…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the middle ear. CPT Code 69501 CPT 69501 describes transmastoid antrotomy (simple mastoidectomy). CPT Code 69502 CPT 69502 describes a complete mastoidectomy. CPT Code 69505 CPT 69505 describes a modified radical mastoidectomy. CPT Code 69511 CPT 69511 describes a radical mastoidectomy. CPT Code…
CPT 10060 and CPT 10061 can be billed for simple or complicated/multiple incisions and drainage (I&D) of abscesses. 1. Billing Simple Or Complicated I&Ds Be aware that there are specific incision and drainage procedure codes available. Check them first before you bill CPT code 10060 or CPT code 10061. For example: An abscess on the…
