Medical coding

HPRO — Hip prosthesis – Arthroplasty of hip Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT code 27125 Hemiarthroplasty, hip, partial (eg, femoral stem prosthesis, bipolar arthroplasty) CPT code 27130 Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft CPT code 27132 Conversion of previous hip surgery to … Read more

HER — Herniorrhaphy – Repair of inguinal, femoral, umbilical, or anterior abdominal wall hernia; does not include repair of diaphragmatic or hiatal hernia or hernias at other body sites Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT code 49491 Repair, initial inguinal hernia, preterm infant (younger than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth … Read more

GAST — Gastric Surgery – Incision or excision of stomach; includes subtotal or total gastrectomy; does not include vagotomy or fundoplication Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT code 43117 Partial esophagectomy, distal two-thirds, with thoracotomy and separate abdominal incision, with or without proximal gastrectomy; with thoracic esophagogastrostomy, with or without pyloroplasty (Ivor Lewis) … Read more

CPT CODE — Open Reduction of Fracture – Open reduction of fracture or dislocation of long bones with our without internal or external fixation; does not include placement of joint prosthesis Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT CODE 23615 Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when … Read more

CPT CODE — Spinal fusion or refusion – Immobilization of spinal column Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT CODE 22532 Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic CPT CODE 22533 Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar … Read more

CPT CODE — Cesarean section – Obstetrical delivery by cesarean section Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT CODE 59100 Hysterotomy, abdominal (e.g., for hydatidiform mole, abortion) CPT CODE 59510 Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care CPT CODE 59514 Cesarean delivery only; CPT CODE 59515 Cesarean delivery only; including … Read more

AAA — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair – Resection of abdominal aorta with anastomosis or replacement AAA 34830 Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm or dissection, plus repair of associated arterial trauma, following unsuccessful endovascular repair; tube prosthesis AAA 34831 Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm or dissection, plus repair of associated arterial trauma, following unsuccessful … Read more

AMP — Limb Amputation – Total or partial amputation or disarticulation of the upper or lower limbs, including digits Procedure Code  Category CPT Codes   Code Description AMP 23900 Interthoracoscapular amputation (forequarter) AMP 23920 Disarticulation of shoulder AMP 24900 Amputation, arm through humerus; with primary closure AMP 24920 Amputation, arm through humerus; open, circular (guillotine) AMP … Read more

APPY — Appendix Surgery – Operation of appendix Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description APPY 44900 Incision and drainage of appendiceal abscess; open APPY 44950 Appendectomy APPY 44955 Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in No changeition to code for primary procedure) … Read more

AVSD — Shunt for dialysis – Arteriovenostomy for renal dialysis Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description AVSD 36800 Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein AVSD 36810 Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); arteriovenous, external (Scribner type) AVSD 36815 Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose … Read more