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Laparoscopic Mobilization of Splenic Flexure With Open Colectomy
Our provider began a laparoscopic procedure for colectomy and completed the mobilization of the splenic flexure laparoscopically but then needed to convert to an open procedure to perform the colectomy. What is the correct coding for laparoscopic mobilization of the splenic flexure with open colectomy?
EAC Closure Coding
Is a "blind sac EAC closure" included in codes 69603 and 69530? Or would the closure be billed separately?
Clarifying Nerve Injection Coding: CPT 64451 vs. 64450
Hi KZA, I am new to pain management coding. If I’m injecting the L5, S1, S2, and S3 nerves, do all four have to be injected in order to report code 64451 appropriately? Could code 64451 still be reported if only one or two nerves are injected?
First Visit for a Chronic Condition
I am seeing a patient for the first time in the office, and they are reporting to me that they have had psoriasis for over two years and their symptoms are worsening; is this problem a level 3 (99203) or 4 (99204)?
Destruction of Seborrheic Keratosis
I have a patient encounter. I need to code for a patient with 3 SK’s, 2 on the right forearm and 1 on the left forearm. The physician froze the lesions. I am thinking I should code 17000 x 1 and 17003 x 2. Is this correct?
Primary Difference in Lumbar Laminectomy Codes
What is the primary difference between lumbar laminectomy CPT codes 63030 and 63047?
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