A 41-year-old female has carpal tunnel syndrome in her left…
A 41-year-old female has carpal tunnel syndrome in her left hand. The patient underwent release of the carpal ligament with internal neurolysis. An incision was made directly over the carpal ligament through the skin to the carpal ligament. Under direct vision the carpal ligament was divided then internal neurolysis of the median nerve was performed using a magnifying loupes. What CPT® code is reported?
Read DetailsCatheter advanced from the right femoral vein into the left…
Catheter advanced from the right femoral vein into the left and right pulmonary artery. The catheter was further negotiated into the right lung lower lobe. Pulmonary angiography performed in all locations including radiologic supervision and interpretation. What CPT® codes are reported?
Read DetailsA 42-year-old patient presented to the urgent care center wi…
A 42-year-old patient presented to the urgent care center with complaints of slight dizziness. He had received services at the clinic about 2 years ago. The patient related this episode happened once previously and his 51 year-old brother has a pacemaker. A chest X-ray with 2 views and an EKG with rhythm strip were ordered (equipment owned by the urgent care center). The provider detected no obvious abnormalities, but the patient was advised to see a cardiologist within the next two – three days. The provider interpreted and provided a report for the rhythm strip and chest X-ray. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for the provider employed by the urgent care center who performed a level 3 office visit in addition to the ancillary services?
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