CPT 89250 describes the process of culturing oocytes or embryos for a duration of less than four days, which is a crucial step in the assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 89250 as: “Culture of oocyte(s)/embryo(s), less than 4 days”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code…
CPT 28173 describes the surgical removal of a tumor in the metatarsal bone and surrounding tissue, which typically involves a radical resection to excise a wide margin of normal tissue along with the tumor to prevent any malignant tissue from being left behind. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 28173 as: “Radical resection…
CPT 99504 describes the provision of mechanical ventilation care in the patient’s home by a non-physician provider, such as a licensed respiratory therapist. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 99504 as: “Home visit for mechanical ventilation care”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 99504 is an essential requirement in providing proper…
CPT 35132 describes a surgical procedure in which the healthcare provider makes an incision in the abdominal or retroperitoneal area to access a ruptured aneurysm in the iliac artery, followed by either direct repair or placement of a graft at the site of repair. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 35132 as: “Direct…
CPT 31259 describes the surgical procedure of using nasal/sinus endoscopy to completely remove the ethmoid air cells (anterior and posterior) and enlarge the opening of the sphenoid sinus cavity, which is performed by the provider to treat chronic sinusitis. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 31259 as: “Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total…
CPT 62117 describes a surgical procedure in which the healthcare provider reshapes the enlarged skull by removing or reducing a portion of the skull bone and may also repair the defect with a bone graft. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 62117 as: “Reduction of craniomegalic skull (eg, treated hydrocephalus); requiring craniotomy and…
CPT 0238T describes the procedure in which the provider removes deposited plaque through an open or percutaneous approach and restores the blood supply in a narrowed or blocked portion or branch of the iliac artery. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 0238T as: “Transluminal peripheral atherectomy, open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and…
CPT 64611 describes the process of injecting a chemical compound into both the parotid and submandibular salivary glands bilaterally by the provider to decrease the production of saliva and minimize the possibility of aspiration. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 64611 as: “Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral”. Billing Guidelines CPT…
CPT 58575 describes the surgical procedure in which the provider removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, and then proceeds to remove the entire omentum through the laparoscope, via the trocar ports or through the vaginal canal, for the purpose of treating cancer. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 58575 as: “Laparoscopy,…
CPT 44404 describes the insertion of an endoscope through a colostomy stoma to perform colonoscopy, followed by one or more injections into the submucosa. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 44404 as: “Colonoscopy through stoma; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance”. Billing Guidelines Do not use CPT code 44404 together with CPT codes…
