What is procedure code 54640?
What is procedure code 54640?
CPT code 54640 (Orchiopexy, inguinal approach, with or without hernia repair) clearly states that hernia repair is included.
What is the CPT code for bilateral Orchiopexy?
The following change in description will become effective Jan. 1, 2020: 54640 (Orchiopexy, inguinal approach, with or without hernia repair) will change to 54640 (Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach).
What is the CPT code for Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair 2.5 cm?
Proximal and perineal hypospadias is less common and is often associated severe ventral penile curvature with or without abnormal scrotal development and may require surgical staging (2 stage repair) to correct. 54308 Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair (including urinary diversion); less than 3 cm.
How do you bill for bilateral knee injections?
The CPT code 20611 is for an arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee or subacromial bursa with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting). The code is billed twice because this was a bilateral procedure.
What CPT code replaced 90911?
You are correct. CPT code 90911 (Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry) was deleted on Jan. 1, 2020. It was replaced with two new time-based codes: CPT codes 90912 and 90913.
What is the CPT code for biofeedback?
90901
CPT ® code 90901 should be billed when biofeedback training is provided. Biofeedback training consists of the amount of time that the biofeedback modality is attached to the patient with the feedback results to be used and/or analyzed by the patient and/or clinician.
What is a Orchiopexy procedure?
Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion.
Is Urethroplasty major surgery?
With an average operating room time of between three and eight hours, urethroplasty is not considered a minor operation. Patients who undergo a shorter duration procedure may have the convenience of returning home that same day (between 20% and 30% in total of urethroplasty patients).
What is the CPT code for Urethroplasty?
Appendix 1
| ICD-9 diagnosis codes | |
|---|---|
| 598 | Urethral stricture |
| CPT procedure codes-Urethroplasty | |
| 53400 | Urethroplasty; first stage, for fistula, diverticulum, or stricture (eg, Johannsen type) |
| 53405 | Urethroplasty; second stage (formation of urethra), including urinary diversion |
How do you code bilateral knee injections for Medicare?
Indicate which knee was injected by using the RT (right) or LT (left) modifier (FAO-10 electronically) on the injection procedure (CPT 20610). Place the CPT code 20610 in item 24D. If the drug was administered bilaterally, a -50 modifier should be used with 20610.
Does CPT code 20610 include fluoroscopy?
Answer: No. In fact, the AMA recently clarified this issue. If you are injecting a steroid or anesthetic agent into the hip joint under fluoroscopic guidance, you would report 20610 for the major joint injection and 77002 for the use of the fluoroscope for needle guidance, according to the June 2012 CPT Assistant.