What is CPT code 49585 used for?
Hernia repair
| CPT code | Descriptor | 2017 work RVU |
|---|---|---|
| 49585 | Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible | 6.59 |
| 49587 | Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated | 7.08 |
| 49590 | Repair spigelian hernia | 8.90 |
| Laparoscopic hernia repair |
What is procedure code 47562?
CPT® Code 47562 – Laparoscopic Procedures on the Biliary Tract – Codify by AAPC. CPT. Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System. Surgical Procedures on the Biliary Tract. Laparoscopic Procedures on the Biliary Tract.
When do you use modifier 47?
Modifier code 47 represents anesthesia by the surgeon. The modifier should only be used to represent general anesthesia or a regional block. It should not be used to represent local anesthesia by the surgeon. Local anesthesia is included in the global fee for the surgery and should not be billed separately.
What is the CPT code for laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair?
49652 Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, ventral, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); reducible.
What is a lap procedure?
Gastric band surgery is one type of bariatric surgery procedure that’s adjustable and reversible. It involves placing a silicone band called the Lap-Band around your stomach. The gastric band reduces your stomach capacity and slows the passage of food through your stomach.
What documents are needed to code gallbladder removal?
The CPT codes for cholecystectomy (outpatient) effective January 1, 2018 are as follows: 47562 (laparoscopic cholecystectomy without cholangiography) 47563 (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiography) 47564 (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with exploration of the common bile duct)
What does CPT code 49650 mean?
CPT® Code 49650 – Hernia Laparoscopic Procedures – Codify by AAPC. CPT. Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System. Surgical Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum.
What is procedure code 15734?
CPT® 15734, Under Flaps (Skin and/or Deep Tissues) Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 15734 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Flaps (Skin and/or Deep Tissues) Procedures.