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CPT® 96574, Under Photodynamic Therapy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 96574 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Photodynamic Therapy Procedures.

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This code is used to report removal of hyperkeratotic (hardened, dry, scaly) skin lesions that appear precancerous followed by photodynamic therapy that exposes a lesion treated with a photosensitizing drug to a specific wavelength of light. The procedure is performed by a physician or other qualified health care professional to destroy precancerous cells of the skin and adjacent mucosa; this code can be reported only once per day.

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CPT 96574
Hoping for more clarification on the new CPT code 96574 for PDT. Does applying the Levulan to the patients area of treatment considered "abrasion" so it falls under this debridement code OR does this ... [ Read More ]
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2018 new/revised cpt code list
CPT codes and descriptors are copyright the American Medical Association. Here is a list of the changes by CPT code only. Change Code Date Added 0001U 1/1/2018 Added 0002U 1/1/2018 Added 000... [ Read More ]
New PDT (96576 and 96574) codes
The new codes are [B]96573 [/B]and 96574. 96567 was revised to include by staff in the definition. 97574 is a new code that combined PDT and debridement. In regard to your question... 96567 is b... [ Read More ]
New PDT (96576 and 96574) codes
Does anyone know how these new codes will affect billing? If the provider applies the levulan but the nurse applies the light treatment what should we bill, 96567 or 96576? Thank you,... [ Read More ]
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