General Surgical Procedures CPT® Code range 10004- 10021
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for General Surgical Procedures 10004-10021 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.
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A physical therapist performs wound care on a wound measuring 9.0 x 7.2 x 3.2 cm. They debride 5 sq. cm. of the wound using scissors. Which would be appropriate coding, 97597 x 1 and 97598 x 3 or o... [ Read More ]
Which is the appropriate CPT for breast expander exchange?
DX: expander displacement, hx of breast cancer
Surgeon removed expander, and replaced with a new expander.
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Which is the appropriate CPT for breast expander exchange?
DX: expander displacement, hx of breast cancer
Surgeon removed expander, and replaced with a new expander.
Please advice. Thank you.... [ Read More ]
I am needing some help with an appeal. The insurance is Humana Medicare Choice PPO. I billed 29824 and 29826. First, they requested medical records before processing the claim. I submitted the records... [ Read More ]
Hello, we are looking to start a drive by covid testing center. We have the CLIA waived tests 87635. If a patient comes specifically for the testing (no e/m) may we bill 99211 & 87635QW? From what... [ Read More ]
Hi all,
Please see attached OP report.
I work for an Ambulatory Surgery Center and need help with the coding on the OP report. I have coded it but wanted to make sure I am not missing anything (code... [ Read More ]
Hello Everyone:
Can anyone guide me as to roughly what cpt code this should be? Looking in the "Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, wit... [ Read More ]
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I have a claim that was paid and it was not the dx code that we got the auth for (i know they can recoup )but would yall send in a corrected claim before they even ask for it back??
It was a dx that t... [ Read More ]
Hello, I am looking for guidelines on if a medical practice charge for equipment or supplies that were given at no cost to the provider office.
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