A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a series of blood tests that provide crucial information about the body’s chemical balance, metabolism, and overall health. This panel evaluates organ function, monitors certain medical conditions, and screens for metabolic disorders. This article will provide a detailed guide on billing a CMP, with the CPT code for CMP,…
Total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing damaged or worn-out knee joint parts with artificial components. This procedure is commonly performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe knee arthritis or other knee joint disorders. This article will provide a detailed overview of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
