(2022) CPT 00811 & CPT 00812 – Descriptions & Guidelines

CPT 43240 describes the insertion of a flexible endoscope through the mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum by a provider who drains a pseudocyst, and may also perform endoscopic ultrasound and place a transmural drainage catheter or stent. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 43240 as: “Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transmural…

CPT 33660 describes the surgical procedure in which the healthcare provider sutures or uses a patch made of Dacron® material or pericardium to close a hole in the wall between the atria and ventricles, and also repairs the tricuspid and mitral valves while ensuring proper placement of valve leaflets, depending on the severity of valve…

CPT 84228 describes a laboratory procedure that involves the analysis of a patient’s specimen, such as serum or plasma, to determine the concentration of quinine present in the sample. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 84228 as: “Quinine”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 84228 is a laboratory test performed on…

CPT 35236 describes the surgical procedure performed by a healthcare provider to repair an abnormal or injured blood vessel in an upper extremity by using a vein graft. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 35236 as: “Repair blood vessel with vein graft; upper extremity”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 35236…

CPT 97802 describes the provision of specific diet therapy by the provider to treat medical conditions and related symptoms through individual interaction with the patient, with each 15-minute session of the first visit being represented by this code. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 97802 as: “Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention,…

CPT 35390 describes the surgical procedure in which the provider performs a reoperation to eliminate thrombus from a carotid artery by making an incision in the neck, which is done more than a month after performing thromboendarterectomy on the same vessel. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 35390 as: “Reoperation, carotid, thromboendarterectomy, more…