Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for stereotaxis procedures on the spine and spinal cord.
CPT 63600 describes the percutaneous creation of a lesion in the spinal cord using any modality, including stimulation and/or recording.
CPT 63610 describes percutaneous stereotactic stimulation of the spinal cord as a separate procedure not followed by other surgery.
CPT code 64483 will be reported for service when the physician administers an anesthetic agent and/or a long-acting corticosteroid into the epidural space using a transforaminal approach. Description Of The 64483 CPT Code The patient under sedation and can awake during the procedure is placed in the prone position on the procedure table, and the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair procedures for the sinus of valsalva. CPT Code 33702 CPT 33702 describes the repair of a sinus of Valsalva fistula using cardiopulmonary bypass. CPT Code 33710 CPT 33710 describes the repair of a sinus of Valsalva fistula with cardiopulmonary bypass and the repairing of a…
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Surgical dressings are covered for as long as they are medically necessary. Surgical dressings are covered when either of the following criteria are met: They are required for the treatment of a wound caused by, or treated by, a surgical procedure; or They are required after debridement of a wound. Surgical dressings include both primary…
CPT 95700 refers to an Electroencephalogram (EEG) continuous recording procedure with a minimum of 8 channels, including video recording, setup, patient education, and takedown when performed by an EEG technologist. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 95700. 1….
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for cardiac diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures. CPT Code 0483T CPT 0483T describes transcatheter mitral valve implantation/replacement (TMVI) with a prosthetic valve, including transseptal puncture, when performed percutaneously. CPT Code 0484T CPT 0484T describes transcatheter mitral valve implantation/replacement (TMVI) with a prosthetic valve and transthoracic exposure (e.g.,…
