CPT^® 21550, Under Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21550 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax.

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The provider excises a small portion of soft tissue in the neck or chest for analysis and diagnosis of a suspected medical condition, such as cancer or infection.

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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Report [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*77002&_a=view"]77002[/URL] in conjunction with [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*10022&_a=view"]10022[/URL], ... [ Read More ]

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Here is the codes, you should just order the book and paid for it yourself if the provider will not cover it. i would order the AMA CPT Professional Edition. If you discuss coding with the provider, y... [ Read More ]

Repair for biopsy

If it is indeed deep, use the soft-tissue biopsy codes instead of 11100... 21550-27613 depending on size and depth Example [B]21920 [/B]Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank; superficial [B]21925 [/... [ Read More ]

CPT for multiple excisional biopsies, neck

For 21550, if multiple biopsies are excised, for insurance reporting would the number of biopsies be noted in the units column on the HCFA 1500?... [ Read More ]

CPT for multiple excisional biopsies, neck

[b]Response[/b] Have you looked at CPT 21550... [ Read More ]

Which biopsy code?

Hi, Which biopsy code do you think best describes the procedure below? 21550 or 32405? : PERCUTANEOUS BIOPSY Dr. refers to mass as "Chest" and also as "Mediastinum" in different areas of report. C... [ Read More ]

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