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Use of Robotic Systems During Surgical Procedures

What is the code for a robotic procedure?

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XTRAC

Our practice is considering using XTRAC for patients with psoriasis. Before we purchase the laser, we want to make sure we get paid. Is there a CPT code for XTRAC?

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Evacuation of Recurrent Subdural Hematoma and Drain Placement

A patient returns two weeks after evacuation of a chronic subdural hematoma with a recurrence requiring another evacuation of the hematoma and placement of a subdural drain. What are the correct codes to report for the evacuation of the hematoma and placement of the drain?

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Converting Dimensions

My surgeon placed integra and dictated the integra dimensions in inches instead of centimeters. Can the inches be converted into centimeters to determine code selection?

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Use of Robotic Systems During Surgical Procedures

What is the code for a robotic procedure?

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Stratum Corneum

What CPT code do I use for the sampling of the Stratum Corneum? I have searched everywhere and cannot find a code.

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