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CPT® 32655, Under Thoracoscopy (Video-assisted thoracic surgery [VATS]) on the Lungs and Pleura

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 32655 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Thoracoscopy (Video-assisted thoracic surgery [VATS]) on the Lungs and Pleura.

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In this procedure, the provider performs thoracoscopy, using an endoscope to visually examine the pleura and lungs, to assist in removing the bullae, which are air–filled cavities within the lung tissues.

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VATS PROCEDURE FOR APICAL BLEBS
[QUOTE="ellis3350, post: 481896, member: 217994"] I would go with 32655 [/QUOTE] Looks like I missed this but thank you that's what I finally decided on as well.... [ Read More ]
VATS PROCEDURE FOR APICAL BLEBS
Procedure Performed: Right VATs surgery with right apical lung resection and chest tube placement for mechanical pleurodesis. OPERATIVE COURSE: Patient was taken to the operating room, timeout calle... [ Read More ]
Vats need help thanks
I agree with Margaret: 32655-LT and 32650-51... [ Read More ]
Vats need help thanks
Take a look at 32655.... [ Read More ]
modifier 57
[QUOTE="kalpana, post: 379901, member: 163043"]Medicaid of Al does not allow 57 mod. Medicaid does not allow E&M on a major day of sugery. BCBS does not allow to bill a subsequent visit to be billed... [ Read More ]
modifier 57
[b]What Insurance does the patient have?[/b] Medicaid of Al does not allow 57 mod. Medicaid does not allow E&M on a major day of sugery. BCBS does not allow to bill a subsequent visit to be billed ... [ Read More ]
modifier 57
I have a question regarding the use of a modifier 57. Scenario: Patient is admitted as an inpatient to the hospital on March 1st. Cardiothoracic surgery is called for a consult because patient has a ... [ Read More ]
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Hello. I am new to the Thoracic surgery world and I was wondering if you were able to code this and what code you used. I was going to post a similar question. My surgeron did a VATS Right upper, midd... [ Read More ]
VATS Code - New at coding for VATS procedures
I would agree, the 32655 directs you to 32672 when done lung volume reduction is done.... [ Read More ]
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