CPT Code 58660: Laparoscopy With Lysis of Adhesions
Introduction to CPT Code 58660 CPT code 58660 describes laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) and carries a separate procedure designation that fundamentally shapes how you report it. This code addresses laparoscopic removal of adhesions affecting the fallopian tubes or ovaries during a minimally invasive surgical approach. The separate procedure designation means 58660 […]
CPT Code 99235: Same-Day Hospital Admission & Discharge
Introduction to CPT Code 99235 CPT code 99235 covers hospital observation or inpatient care when a patient is both admitted and discharged on the same calendar day. This code applies to cases requiring moderate complexity medical decision-making, a comprehensive history, and a comprehensive examination. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT code set, 99235 sits […]
CPT Code 10005: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance (First Lesion)
Understanding CPT Code 10005: Fine Needle Aspiration with Ultrasound Guidance CPT code 10005 represents fine needle aspiration biopsy performed with ultrasound guidance for the first lesion. The procedure involves real-time imaging to guide needle placement, tissue sampling, and immediate interpretation of the ultrasound images used during the biopsy. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT […]
CPT Code 99244: Office Consultation Requirements (2026)
Introduction to CPT Code 99244 CPT code 99244 represents an office or outpatient consultation for a new or established patient requiring comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and moderate complexity medical decision making. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT code set, this code typically involves 40 minutes of total time and falls within the consultation code […]
CPT Code 45385: Colonoscopy with Removal of Tumor(s), Polyp(s), or Lesion(s) by Snare Technique
Introduction to CPT Code 45385 CPT code 45385 represents colonoscopy with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique. When a gastroenterologist identifies and removes a polyp during a colonoscopy using a heated wire loop or electrocautery snare, this code applies. The procedure differs from simple diagnostic colonoscopy because it involves therapeutic intervention […]
CPT Code 99499: Unlisted Evaluation and Management Service
Understanding CPT Code 99499 CPT code 99499 serves two distinct purposes in medical billing. The American Medical Association defines it as an unlisted evaluation and management service code for encounters that don’t match existing E/M descriptors. However, many payers now accept 99499 primarily for supplemental diagnosis code submission when a claim reaches its maximum diagnosis […]
CPT Code 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography
Introduction to CPT Code 23350 CPT code 23350 describes the injection of contrast material into the shoulder joint to enhance diagnostic imaging quality. Radiologists and orthopaedic specialists use this procedure when standard shoulder imaging cannot clearly visualise joint structures, cartilage tears, or labral pathology. The American Medical Association defines this code under the musculoskeletal section […]
CPT Code 96401: Chemotherapy Administration, Subcutaneous or Intramuscular; Non-Hormonal Antineoplastic
Introduction CPT code 96401 describes the administration of non-hormonal antineoplastic agents via subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This code applies when a clinician delivers chemotherapy drugs designed to halt cancer cell growth through injection sites beneath the skin or into muscle tissue. Unlike intravenous infusion codes, 96401 covers injection-based delivery that carries a recognised risk of […]
CPT Code 36561: Tunneled Central Venous Catheter with Subcutaneous Port
Introduction to CPT Code 36561 CPT code 36561 describes the insertion of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device with a subcutaneous port for patients age 5 years or older. This procedure, commonly referred to as port-a-cath placement, establishes long-term venous access for patients requiring repeated intravenous therapy such as chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, […]
CPT Code 29515: Application of Short Leg Splint (Calf to Foot)
Understanding CPT Code 29515 CPT code 29515 describes the professional service of applying a short leg splint that extends from the calf down to the foot to immobilise the lower extremity. This procedure provides temporary stabilisation for acute injuries, fractures, severe sprains, or soft tissue trauma requiring immobilisation before definitive treatment. Clinicians in emergency departments, […]