CPT^® 00550, Under Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 00550 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures.

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The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure involving removing dead or damaged tissue from the breastbone.

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2016 Anesthesia PQRS

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I could use some help coming up with an anesthesia code for service listed below... 00550? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chronic draining sinus from prior internal plating of the sternum. POSTOPERATIVE DIA... [ Read More ]

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PQRS Measure #193

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