CPT^® 47382, Under Other Procedures on the Liver

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 47382 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Liver.

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The provider uses radiofrequency to ablate one or more tumors in the liver using a minimally invasive approach through the skin.

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Can you bill CPT code 47382 and 47000 together?

If a patient has a core biopsy of the liver and then at the same time has an ablation of the same tumor- can you bill both CPT codes? CCI edits say you can with a modifier, but if it's on the same tum... [ Read More ]

Is Microwave ablation coded as radiofrequency?

[QUOTE="such78, post: 489414, member: 502881"] It depends on insurance. You can report it as 47382 or 47399 + 76490/77013/77022. [/QUOTE] Thanks, the insurance would be Medicare, Palmetto GBA is the ... [ Read More ]

Is Microwave ablation coded as radiofrequency?

It depends on insurance. You can report it as 47382 or 47399 + 76490/77013/77022.... [ Read More ]

Is Microwave ablation coded as radiofrequency? ablation liver

Hello, I am hoping that you can help me with my question. Can Microwave ablation of a liver tumor be coded as, ablation radiofrequency 47382? Are they similar technology? Or should an unlisted code ... [ Read More ]

radiofrequency ablation biliary ducts

I agree with you 47382 is for liver tumors, I think unlisted would be the way to go.... [ Read More ]

radiofrequency ablation biliary ducts

We have a RF ablation biliary ducts performed percutaneous. Surgeon is saying 47382 (Liver) We think unlisted 47999 (unlisted biliary tract) Any suggestions opinions are very much appreciated.... [ Read More ]

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