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"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee).Anesthesia. for Cardiovascular Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure on the arteries of the lower leg that includes placement of a bypass graft."
CPT
201
1502
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee).Anesthesia. for Cardiovascular Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing the direct surgical removal of an embolus or a catheter directed removal along with the placement of a bypass graft for an artery of the lower leg."
CPT
202
1520
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee).Anesthesia. for Cardiovascular Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the lower leg."
CPT
203
1522
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee).Anesthesia. for Cardiovascular Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a direct or catheter directed venous thrombectomy of a vein in the lower leg."
CPT
204
1610
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing any procedure of the nerves muscles tendons fascia and bursae of the shoulder and axilla."
CPT
205
1620
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing any closed procedure to the humeral head and neck sternoclavicular acromioclavicular and shoulder joints."
CPT
206
1622
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a diagnostic arthroscopic procedure of the shoulder joint."
CPT
207
1630
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing an open or arthroscopic procedure to the humeral head and neck sternoclavicular acromioclavicular and shoulder joints."
CPT
208
1634
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing an open or surgical arthroscopic procedure on humeral head and neck sternoclavicular joint acromioclavicular joint and shoulder joint including shoulder disarticulation."
CPT
209
1636
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing an open or surgical arthroscopic procedure on humeral head and neck sternoclavicular joint acromioclavicular joint and shoulder joint including an interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation."
CPT
210
1638
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing replacement of the shoulder joint."
CPT
211
1650
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure on the arteries of the shoulder and axilla that another anesthesia code does not describe."
CPT
212
1652
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing surgery for an axillary–brachial artery aneurysm."
CPT
213
1654
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a bypass graft procedure for the arteries of the shoulder and axilla."
CPT
214
1656
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a bypass graft procedure from the axillary artery to the femoral artery."
CPT
215
1670
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing any procedure on the veins of the shoulder and axilla."
CPT
216
1680
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Shoulder and Axilla.Anesthesia. for Neurosurgical Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing shoulder cast application removal or repair not described by another anesthesia code."
CPT
217
1710
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing procedures not described by another anesthesia code on the nerves muscles tendons fascia and bursae of the upper arm and elbow."
CPT
218
1712
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing an open tenotomy in the area of the elbow to the shoulder."
CPT
219
1714
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a procedure on the nerves muscles tendons fascia and bursae of upper arm and elbow; tenoplasty elbow to shoulder."
CPT
220
1716
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a procedure on the nerves muscles tendons fascia and bursae of upper arm and elbow; tenodesis rupture of long tendon of biceps."
CPT
221
1730
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a closed procedure on the humerus or upper arm bone and elbow."
CPT
222
1732
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a diagnostic arthroscopic procedure of the elbow joint."
CPT
223
1740
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an open or surgical arthroscopic procedure of the elbow."
CPT
224
1742
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing osteotomy of the humerus which is the long bone within the arm. Osteotomy is surgical excision of bone."
CPT
225
1744
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing open or arthroscopic repair of nonunion or malunion of the humerus which is the long bone of the upper arm."
CPT
226
1756
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a radical surgical procedure on the elbow through arthroscopy or open approach."
CPT
227
1758
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing arthroscopic or open excision of a cyst or tumor of the humerus which is the long bone of the upper arm."
CPT
228
1760
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing total elbow replacement."
CPT
229
1770
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing procedures on arteries of the upper arm and elbow such as the brachial radial and ulnar arteries. This code is used for an anesthesia procedure not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
230
1772
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing embolectomy in arteries of the upper arm and elbow such as the brachial radial and ulnar arteries."
CPT
231
1780
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing procedures on veins of the upper arm and elbow. This code is used for anesthesia procedure not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
232
1782
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Arm and Elbow.Anesthesia. for ENT Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing phleborrhaphy or suturing of veins of the upper arm and elbow."
CPT
233
1810
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing any procedures on the nerves muscles tendons fascia and bursae of the forearm wrist and hand."
CPT
234
1820
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a closed procedure the on radius ulna wrist or hand bones."
CPT
235
1829
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing arthroscopic procedures on the wrist for the purpose of diagnosis of the pathology."
CPT
236
1830
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing procedures on the distal radius distal ulna wrist or hand joints. The provider may perform the procedure by using an open approach or an arthroscopic/endoscopic approach. This code is used for an anesthesia procedure not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
237
1832
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing total wrist replacement."
CPT
238
1840
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure on arteries of the forearm wrist and hand such as the radial the ulnar and the digital arteries. Use this code for anesthesia procedures not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
239
1842
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing embolectomy in the arteries of the forearm wrist and hand such as the radial ulnar and digital arteries."
CPT
240
1844
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a vascular shunt procedure or shunt revision of any type such as for dialysis."
CPT
241
1850
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing procedures on veins of the forearm wrist and hand. Use this code for anesthesia procedures not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
242
1852
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing phleborrhaphy which is suturing of veins of the forearm wrist and hand."
CPT
243
1860
"Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm Wrist and Hand.Anesthesia. for Ophthalmic Services"
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing forearm wrist or hand cast application or revision which means redoing the cast application to meet specific needs."
CPT
244
1916
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing diagnostic arteriography or venography."
CPT
245
1920
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing coronary angiography and ventriculography which does not include Swan–Ganz catheterization."
CPT
246
1922
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing non–invasive imaging or radiation therapy."
CPT
247
1924
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system. This code is used for anesthesia procedures not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
248
1925
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the carotid or coronary arteries."
CPT
249
1926
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arteries that are intracranial or situated within the skull; intracardiac or within the heart; or the aorta which is the main artery that takes blood from the heart to distribute to the rest of the body."
CPT
250
1930
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the venous/lymphatic system. Use this code for anesthesia procedures not specified by any other anesthesia code."
CPT
251
1931
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures on intrahepatic or portal circulation which is the blood circulation within the liver."
CPT
252
1932
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the jugular vein which is a major vein bringing blood back from the brain or the intrathoracic veins which are blood vessels draining into the heart from within the chest."
CPT
253
1933
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the intracranial venous or lymphatic system."
CPT
254
1937
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided injection drainage or aspiration procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord."
CPT
255
1938
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided injection drainage or aspiration procedures on the lumbar or sacral spine or spinal cord."
CPT
256
1939
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided destruction procedures using a neurolytic agent. The anatomic area for the procedure is the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord."
CPT
257
1940
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided destruction procedures using a neurolytic agent. The anatomic area for the procedure is the lumbar or sacral spine or spinal cord."
CPT
258
1941
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided neuromodulation procedures (altering nerve activity through stimulation) or intravertebral procedures (like kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty). The anatomic area for the procedure is the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord."
CPT
259
1942
"Anesthesia for Radiological Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing percutaneous image–guided neuromodulation procedures (altering nerve activity through stimulation) or intravertebral procedures (like kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty). The anatomic area for the procedure is the lumbar or sacral spine or spinal cord."
CPT
260
1951
"Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing excision or debridement of less than 4 percent of the total body surface area for second and third degree burns."
CPT
261
1952
"Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing excision or debridement of between 4 percent and 9 percent of the total body surface area for second– and third–degree burns."
CPT
262
1953
"Anesthesia for Burn Excisions or Debridement Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"At the same session as anesthesia services for a patient undergoing second and third degree burn excision or debridement for total body surface area or TBSA the provider performs anesthesia services for each additional 9 percent of TBSA or part of that. The service may be for any site and may or may not involve skin grafting."
CPT
263
1958
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an external cephalic version procedure."
CPT
264
1960
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an obstetric patient who delivers vaginally."
CPT
265
1961
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a cesarean delivery."
CPT
266
1962
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an urgent hysterectomy following delivery."
CPT
267
1963
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing cesarean hysterectomy which is removal of the uterus during a cesarean section. The provider does not provide labor analgesia or anesthesia care."
CPT
268
1965
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an incomplete or missed abortion procedure."
CPT
269
1966
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for an induced abortion procedure."
CPT
270
1967
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs neuraxial  anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a planned vaginal delivery."
CPT
271
1968
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a cesarean delivery after administration of neuraxial anesthetic."
CPT
272
1969
"Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a cesarean hysterectomy after neuraxial anesthesia."
CPT
273
1990
"Anesthesia for Other Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The anesthesiology provider gives physiological support to a brain dead patient during organ procurement."
CPT
274
1991
"Anesthesia for Other Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a diagnostic or therapeutic nerve block or injection that a different provider performs. The provider does not perform this procedure with the patient in a prone position or lying flat."
CPT
275
1992
"Anesthesia for Other Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a diagnostic or therapeutic nerve block or injection that a different provider performs. The provider performs this procedure with the patient in a prone position or lying flat."
CPT
276
1996
"Anesthesia for Other Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing epidural or subarachnoid continuous drug administration. This procedure is for the daily management by the provider of the patient receiving this service in the hospital."
CPT
277
1999
"Anesthesia for Other Procedures.Anesthesia. for Urological Services "
Anesthesiology
"Use to report procedures in the anesthesia section that do not have a specific code."
CPT
278
10004
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for each additional lesion biopsied in addition to primary code 10021."
CPT
279
10005
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"Under ultrasound guidance the provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for the first lesion biopsied."
CPT
280
10006
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for each additional lesion biopsied under ultrasound guidance in addition to primary code 10005."
CPT
281
10007
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"Under fluoroscopic guidance the provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for the first lesion biopsied."
CPT
282
10008
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for each additional lesion biopsied under fluoroscopic guidance in addition to primary code 10007."
CPT
283
10009
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"Under CT imaging guidance the provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for the first lesion biopsied."
CPT
284
10010
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for each additional lesion biopsied under CT guidance in addition to primary code 10009."
CPT
285
10011
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"Under MR imaging guidance the provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for the first lesion biopsied."
CPT
286
10012
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a specimen from tissue a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for each additional lesion biopsied under MR imaging guidance in addition to primary code 10011."
CPT
287
10021
"Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider performs a fine needle aspiration (FNA) a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting a small number of cells a small amount of tissue or fluid from a cyst or mass using a specialized needle and syringe. Report this code for the first lesion biopsied."
CPT
288
10030
"Introduction and Removal Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider places a catheter through the skin of the abdominal wall extremity or neck to drain a fluid collection using imaging guidance."
CPT
289
10035
"Introduction and Removal Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider places a tiny metallic or radioactive device into the patient’s body through a needle he inserts through the patient’s skin in order to mark the exact location of suspicious tissue for a subsequent surgical procedure or radiation treatment. He uses fluoroscopy a live X–ray that projects on a display screen or ultrasound imaging to guide the needle to the right location."
CPT
290
10036
"Introduction and Removal Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"In this add–on procedure the provider places an additional tiny metallic or radioactive device into the patient’s body through a needle he inserts through the patient’s skin in order to mark the exact location of suspicious tissue for a subsequent surgical procedure or radiation treatment. He uses fluoroscopy or ultrasound imaging technologies that display live images on a video monitor to guide the needle to the right location. The provider places this localization device at the same session that he places the initial device for the first lesion."
CPT
291
10040
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider may extract the contents of an acne lesion with a suction–type instrument or excise or perform marsupialization on larger lesions or cysts."
CPT
292
10060
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider incises the area of abscess and drains the collection of pus from a lesion such as a carbuncle hidradenitis cyst furuncle or paronychia with the help of surgical instruments. A simple incision and drainage usually involves a single incision of an abscess situated just below the skins surface."
CPT
293
10061
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider incises the area of abscess and drains the collection of pus such as those related to a carbuncle hidradenitis cyst furuncle or paronychia with the help of surgical instruments. A complicated incision and drainage can involve multiple incisions drain placements extensive packing and a more complicated wound closure."
CPT
294
10080
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider open (incises) and drains the contents of a pilonidal cyst."
CPT
295
10081
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider opens (incises) and drains the contents of a pilonidal cyst a nest of hair and debris that forms at the base of the spine; the procedure requires extra time and technique to perform."
CPT
296
10120
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider removes a foreign body such as a thorn piece of wood sliver of glass or fishook from the lower layer of skin."
CPT
297
10121
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider removes a foreign body such as a thorn piece of wood sliver of glass or fishook from the lower layer of skin; the incision and removal may be complicated by the need for extensive dissection imaging guidance or layered closure."
CPT
298
10140
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider makes an incision into the hematoma seroma or other collection of fluid and bluntly penetrates it to allow fluid evacuation."
CPT
299
10160
"Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.General. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Surgery"
Surgery
"The provider inserts a needle into a fluid deposit area on the skin and aspirates fluid or pus to obtain a culture."
CPT