How To Use The CPT Codes For EKG or ECG (Electrocardiogram Services)

Cardiovascular diseases are prevalent in today’s world. Medical professionals rely on electrocardiogram tests to diagnose, treat, and monitor these conditions. This article will explore and explain the CPT for EKG/ECG (electrocardiograms). CPT Codes For Routine Electrocardiogram Services Below are the CPT codes for routine electrocardiogram services. CPT 93000 Description: Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least…

How To Use CPT Code 51702

CPT 51702 refers to the insertion of a temporary indwelling bladder catheter, specifically a simple catheter such as a Foley. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 51702 procedures. 1. What is CPT 51702? CPT 51702 is a medical…

How To Use CPT Code 90632

CPT 90632 refers to the administration of the Hepatitis A vaccine for adults, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 90632? CPT 90632 is a medical billing code used to describe the administration of the Hepatitis A…

How To Use CPT Code 86480

CPT 86480 is a tuberculosis test that measures cell-mediated immunity antigen response to gamma interferon. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, billing guidelines, documentation requirements, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT code 86480 procedures. 1. What is CPT 86480? CPT 86480 is a laboratory test used to evaluate a patient’s…

How To Use CPT Code 99243

CPT 99243 is an office or outpatient consultation code for new or established patients, involving a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 99243. 1. What is CPT…

How To Use CPT Code 69990

CPT 69990 refers to the use of an operating microscope for microsurgical techniques during a primary procedure. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 69990. 1. What is CPT 69990? CPT 69990 is an add-on code used to report…

How To Use CPT Code 96040

CPT 96040 refers to medical genetics and genetic counseling services provided by a trained nonphysician genetic counselor for 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient/family. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 96040 procedures. 1. What is…

How To Use CPT Code 11642

CPT 11642 refers to the excision of a malignant lesion, including margins, on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, or lips, with an excised diameter of 1.1 to 2.0 cm. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 11642 procedures. 1….