Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for vertebral body tethering procedures.
CPT 0656T describes the anterior vertebral body tethering up to seven vertebral segments.
CPT 0657T describes anterior vertebral body tethering for eight or more vertebral segments.
ERX Electronic prescribing is the transmission of prescription or prescription-related information through electronic media. Health care professionals can electronically transmit new prescriptions as well as responses to renewal requests directly to a pharmacy through a qualified eRx system, which eliminates the necessity for writing or faxing prescriptions for non-controlled substances. Note: CMS defines a “qualified…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for neurostimulator procedures on the peripheral nerves. CPT Code 64553 CPT 64553 describes the percutaneous implantation of a neurostimulator electrode array for a cranial nerve. CPT Code 64555 CPT 64555 describes the percutaneous implantation of a neurostimulator electrode array for a peripheral nerve, excluding the sacral nerve….
CPT code 99490 refers to chronic care management services provided to patients with multiple chronic conditions that are expected to last at least a year or until the patient’s death and which may pose a significant risk of death, acute exacerbation, or functional decline. What Is CPT Code 99490? CPT 99490 refers to chronic care…
On October 30, 2015, the calendar year (CY) 2016 Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) final rule was published in the Federal Register. In order to implement corrections to technical errors discovered after publication of the MPFS rule and process claims correctly, Medicare administrative contractors will hold claims containing 2016 services paid under the MPFS for…
CPT 11422 refers to the excision of a benign lesion, excluding skin tags, with a diameter of 1.1 to 2.0 cm on specific body areas. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 11422. 1. What is CPT 11422? CPT 11422…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the iris of the eye’s ciliary body. CPT Code 66500 CPT 66500 describes iridotomy by stab incision, except transfixion, as a separate procedure. CPT Code 66505 CPT 66505 describes iridotomy by stab incision with transfixion as for iris bombe as a separate procedure.
