CPT Codes For Repair, Revision, And/Or Reconstruction Procedures On The Neck (Soft Tissues) And Thorax

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair, revision, and/or reconstruction procedures on the neck (soft tissues) and thorax.

CPT Code 21685

CPT 21685 describes hyoid myotomy and suspension.

CPT Code 21700

CPT 21700 describes the division of scalenus anticus without cervical rib resection.

CPT Code 21705

CPT 21705 describes the division of scalenus anticus with resection of the cervical rib.

CPT Code 21720

CPT 21720 describes an open operation for dividing the sternocleidomastoid muscle for torticollis without cast application.

CPT Code 21725

CPT 21725 describes an open operation for dividing the sternocleidomastoid muscle for torticollis with cast application.

CPT Code 21740

CPT 21740 describes the open reconstructive repair of the pectus excavatum or carinatum.

CPT Code 21742

CPT 21742 describes the minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure) for the reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum without thoracoscopy.

CPT Code 21743

CPT 21743 describes minimally invasive thoracoscopy for the reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum (Nuss procedure).

CPT Code 21750

CPT 21750 describes the closure of median sternotomy separation with or without debridement as a separate procedure.

How To Use CPT Code 93976

CPT 93976 refers to a duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents, and/or retroperitoneal organs in a limited study. 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 93976 procedures. 1. What…

2010 ICD-9-CM New, Revised and Deleted Codes

CDC has created 313 newly added codes, 23 deleted codes and 45 revised codes that would be effective from the date of service October 1 2009. Some interesting changes in the new ICD – 9 – CM includes A new ICD for H1N1 Flu (ICD 488.1) has been added in response to the recent Flu…

How To Use CPT Code 29806

CPT 29806 refers to an arthroscopic shoulder surgery procedure called capsulorrhaphy, 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 29806? CPT 29806 is a medical billing code used to describe a specific type of arthroscopic shoulder surgery called…

99243 CPT Code (2022) | Description & Clinical Examples

99243 CPT code is an outpatient office consultation code of moderate complexity; the CPT editorial panel is responsible for maintaining this CPT. Be aware that CPT 99243 was revised on 01-01-2023. This article is about the previous code description. Summary As per this CPT description, the provider should spend at least 40 minutes face-to-face with…

New Code to Report Date of Death

The NUBC (National Uniform Billing Committee) approved a new occurrence code to report date of death with an effective/ implementation date of October 1, 2012. Medicare systems will accept and process new occurrence code 55 used to report date of death. Occurrence code 55 and the date of death must be present when patient discharge…

Revised CPT Codes

“CPT Copyright American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.”” CPT 0335T Insertion of sinus tarsi implant CPT 0362T Behavior identification supporting assessment, each 15 minutes of technicians’ time face-to-face with a patient, requiring the following components: administration by the physician or other qualified health care professional…