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HYST — Abdominal hysterectomy – Abdominal hysterectomy; includes that by laparoscope Procedure Code Category CPT Codes Code Description CPT code 58150 Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s) CPT code 58152 Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with … Read more
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
There is separate ICD 10 coding guideline for coding sepsis, severe sepsis and Septic shock. We have to code multiple or more than one ICD 10 code for coding sepsis. Many coders make lot of mistakes in coding Sepsis. Hence, it is very important to know about the ICD 10 codes for coding sepsis. So, … Read more
Code description of CPT code 15002, 15003, 15004, 15005, 15040, 15050, 15271, 15272, 15273, 15274, 15275, 15276, 15277, 15278 15002 – Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% … 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