Wiki CPT help requested: R Axilary Thoracotomy w/R first rib resection

[Petisa]

I have the rib resection coded as 32900 however I'm not sure how to code the thoracotomy. I'm new to coding and any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Carolina

 

[lisammy]

Look at 21615 instead.

 

[Petisa]

Makes sense

Well 21615 makes much more sense the 32900. Thank you for that. Any idea on the axillary thoracotomy? I ended up using the unlisted procedure, neck and thorax code: 21899.

Thanks for your help!

 

[lisammy]

I would not bill seperately for the thoracotomy, it would be included as the approach to remove the rib

 

[Petisa]

Thanks!

Thank you so much!