Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for thermoplasty procedures on the trachea and bronchi.
CPT 31660 describes bronchoscopy, including fluoroscopic guidance, with bronchial thermoplasty of one lobe, performed rigidly or flexibly.
CPT 31661 describes bronchoscopy, including fluoroscopic guidance, with bronchial thermoplasty of two or more lobes, either rigid or flexible.
CPT 84146 describes the analysis of prolactin, a hormone responsible for milk production after childbirth and present in some other clinical conditions. 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 84146? CPT 84146 is used to…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for replacement procedures on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum. CPT Code 49450 CPT 49450 describes the percutaneous replacement of a gastrostomy, cecostomy, or other colonic tubes under fluoroscopic guidance, including contrast injection(s), image documentation, and report. CPT Code 49451 CPT 49451 describes the percutaneous replacement of a…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for arterial grafting for coronary artery bypass. CPT Code 33533 CPT 33533 describes coronary artery bypass using a single arterial graft. CPT Code 33534 CPT 33534 describes coronary artery bypass using two arterial grafts. CPT Code 33535 CPT 33535 describes coronary artery bypass using three arterial grafts….
CPT code 24587 describes the open treatment of periarticular fracture and/or dislocation of the elbow with implant arthroplasty. 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 24587? CPT code 24587 is used to describe the open treatment of…
CPT 27158 describes a surgical procedure that involves a pelvic osteotomy, specifically performed bilaterally. This article will provide an overview of CPT code 27158, including its official description, the procedure itself, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27158? CPT 27158 is a code…
CPT 43842 describes a gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity known as vertical-banded gastroplasty. 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 43842? CPT 43842 is a code used to describe a gastric restrictive procedure called vertical-banded…
