NEW YORK STATE
MEDICAID PROGRAM
PHYSICIAN
FEE SCHEDULE
Physician Fee Schedule
Table of Contents
A. GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................3
B. CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT...................................................................................5
C. PHYSICIAN SERVICES PROVIDED IN HOSPITALS ...............................................5
D. MMIS MODIFIERS......................................................................................................5
E. MEDICINE:
General Information and Rules ....................................................................................10
MMIS Modifiers: Medicine..............................................................................................20
Evaluation and Management Services ..........................................................................22
Laboratory Services Performed in a Physician's Office ..............................................104
Immunization Injections ..............................................................................................105
Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic And Diagnostic Injections And Infusions ...... ...108
Drugs Administered by Other than Oral Methods........................................................110
Chemotherapy Administration .....................................................................................118
Chemotherapy Drugs...................................................................................................119
Psychiatry....................................................................................................................122
Dialysis Procedures ....................................................................................................126
Gastroenterology.........................................................................................................128
Ophthalmology ................ ...........................................................................................129
Otorhinolaryngologic Services ....................................................................................135
Cardiovascular .................. .........................................................................................138
Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies .................................................................148
Pulmonary................... ...............................................................................................150
Allergy and Clinical Immunology ................................................................................152
Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures ...............................................................153
Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests..............................................................160
Photodynamic Therapy................................................................................................160
Dermatalogical Procedures ........................................................................................161
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment ..........................................................................161
Special Services .........................................................................................................161
Moderate (Conscious) Sedation..................................................................................162
F. ANESTHESIA:
General Information and Rules ..................................................................................163
Calculation of Total Anesthesia Values ......................................................................165
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G. SURGERY:
General Information and Rules ..................................................................................166
General........................................................................................................................172
Integumentary System ...............................................................................................172
Musculoskeletal System .............................................................................................198
Respiratory System ....................................................................................................277
Cardiovascular System ..............................................................................................291
Hemic and Lymphatic Systems ..................................................................................331
Mediastinum and Diaphragm .....................................................................................334
Digestive System .......................................................................................................336
Urinary System ...........................................................................................................382
Male Genital System ..................................................................................................401
Female Genital System ..............................................................................................411
Maternity Care and Delivery .......................................................................................424
Endocrine System ......................................................................................................428
Nervous System .........................................................................................................430
Eye and Ocular Adnexa .............................................................................................461
Auditory Systems .......................................................................................................478
H. RADIOLOGY:
General Instructions ............................................................................................... ...484
General Information and Rules................................................................ ............... ...485
MMIS Modifiers: Radiology........................................................................................ 486
Diagnostic Radiology ............................................................................................. ...488
Diagnostic Ultrasound ............................................................................................ ...509
Radiation Oncology ................................................................................................ ...514
Nuclear Medicine .................................................................................................... ....519
Positron Emission Tomography ..................................................................................527
I. APPENDIX A:
Physician Specialty ................................................................................................ ...528
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This Medical Fee Schedule applies to Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia and Radiology
Services. Underlined procedure codes require Prior Approval before services are
rendered.
1.
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS: The Medical Fee Schedule for physicians is applicable
to services provided by osteopathic physicians.
2.
MULTIPLE CALLS: If an individual patient is seen on more than one occasion during a
single day, the fee for each visit may be allowed.
3.
CHARGES FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES: Charges for special diagnostic
procedures which are not considered to be a routine part of an attending physician's or
consultant's examination (eg, pregnancy test, diagnostic X-ray, lumbar puncture) are
reimbursable in addition to the usual physician's visit fee.
4.
REFERRAL: A referral is the transfer of the total or specific care of a patient from one
physician to another and does not constitute a consultation. Initial evaluation and
subsequent services are designated as listed in LEVELS OF E/M SERVICE.
5.
CONSULTATION: Consultation is to be distinguished from referral. REFERRAL is the
transfer of the patient from one physician to another for definitive treatment.
CONSULTATION is advice and opinion from an accredited physician specialist called in
by the attending practitioner in regard to the further management of the patient by the
attending practitioner.
Consultation fees are applicable only when examinations are provided by an accredited
physician specialist within the scope of his specialty upon request of the authorizing
agency or of the attending practitioner who is treating the medical problem for which
consultation is required.The attending practitioner must certify that he requested such
consultation and that it was incident and necessary to his further care of the patient.
When the consultant physician assumes responsibility for a portion of patient
management, he will be rendering concurrent care (use appropriate level of Evaluation
and Management codes). If he has had the case transferred or referred to him, he
should then use the appropriate codes for services rendered (eg, visits, procedures)on
and subsequent to the date of transfer.
6.
PROCEDURE NOT INCLUDED: Each public agency may determine, on an individual
basis, fees for services or procedures not included in the Medical Fee Schedule. The
value and appropriateness of services not specifically listed in this fee schedule will be
determined "By Report". Claims for these services will be manually reviewed by medical
professional staff. The MMIS procedure codes to be utilized when submitting claims for
such unlisted services may be found at the end of each section.
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7.
BY REPORT: A service that is rarely provided, unusual, variable, or new may require a
special report in determining medical appropriateness of the service. Pertinent
information should include an adequate definition or description of the nature, extent,
and need for the procedure, and the time, effort and equipment necessary to provide the
service. Additional items which may be included are: complexity of symptoms, final
diagnosis, pertinent physical findings (such as size, locations, and number of lesions(s),
if appropriate), diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (including major and
supplementary surgical procedures, if appropriate), concurrent problems, and follow-up
care.
When the value of a procedure is to be determined "By Report" (BR), information
concerning the nature, extent and need for the procedure or service must be furnished in
addition to the time, skill and equipment necessitated. Appropriate documentation (eg,
procedure description, itemized invoices, etc.) should accompany all claims submitted.
Itemized invoices must document acquisition cost, the line item cost from a manufacturer
or wholesaler net of any rebates, discounts or other valuable considerations.
8.
PAYMENT IN FULL: Fees paid in accordance with the allowances in the Medical Fee
Schedule shall be considered full payment for services rendered. No additional charge
shall be made by a physician.
9.
FEES: Listed fees are the maximum reimbursable Medicaid fees.
10. PRESCRIBER WORKSHEET: Enteral formula requires voice interactive telephone prior
authorization from the Medicaid program. The prescriber must inititate the authorization
through this system. The worksheet specifies the questions asked on the voice
interactive telephone system and must be maintained in the patient’s clinical record. The
worksheet can be found on the Provider Communication link. eMedNY : Provider
Manuals : Physician Provider Communications
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS
CONDITION FOR PAYMENT: Qualified physicians may be paid on a fee-for-service basis for
direct care of patients when their salary/ compensation is not paid for purposes of providing
direct patient care, i.e., when the salary/compensation is paid exclusively for activities such
as teaching, various administrative duties (department heads, etc.) or for research.
Teaching physicians may bill for direct patient care services rendered while supervising a
resident, provided that personal and identifiable services are provided to the patient in
connection with the supervisory services; that the appropriate degree of documented
supervision was provided; and that the teaching physicians are not salaried for patient care
by the hospital.
CONDITIONS BARRING PAYMENT: Payment on a fee-for-service basis to a
salaried/compensated physician may not be made when (1) any portion of the
salary/compensation paid to such salaried/compensated physician is for direct care of
patients, and (2) there is any prohibition for such payment in law, in the rules of particular
hospital or in the contractual arrangement with the salaried/compensated physician or group.
MAXIMUM REIMBURSABLE FEE SCHEDULE: Payment for in-hospital surgical care will be
limited to 80% of the fees as listed in the Surgery Section of the State Medical Fee Schedule
when after-care is provided in the outpatient department. Payment for such after-care will be
made on a per-visit basis to the hospital and to the outpatient physician (or to the hospital in
his behalf) in accordance with prescribed procedures. (See modifier -54.)
In those instances where a patient is admitted to a hospital service which is covered by an
approved training program and at the time of admission the patient is without a "private"
physician, the attending physician assigned as "personal" physician to assume professional
responsibility for the patient's care, is eligible for payment as per the Hospital Evaluation and
Management codes.
If at the time of admission to a hospital service covered by an approved training program, the
patient has a "private" physician who accepts continuing responsibility for the patient's care,
that physician is eligible for payment as per the Hospital Evaluation and Management codes.
PHYSICIAN SERVICES PROVIDED IN HOSPITALS
When non-salaried/non-compensated physicians, either individually or as a group, provide
services to either outpatients or inpatients, payment will be made via the appropriate
Evaluation and Management code.
Salaries/compensation of physicians employed by a hospital to provide patient care are
included as hospital costs in determining inpatient and outpatient reimbursement rates and
therefore no separate payments may be made to such physicians.
MMIS MODIFIERS
Under certain circumstances, the procedure code identifying a specific procedure or service
must be expanded by two additional characters to further define or explain the nature of the
procedure.
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The circumstances under which such further description is required are detailed below along
with the appropriate modifiers to be added to the basic code when the particular circumstance
applies.
If more than one modifier is required, the "multiple modifier" code should be added to the
basic procedure code number and other applicable modifiers shall be listed as part of the
service description.
-23
Unusual Anesthesia: Occasionally, a procedure, which usually requires either no
anesthesia or local anesthesia, because of unusual circumstances must be done under
general anesthesia. This circumstance may be reported by adding the modifier -23 to
the procedure code of the basic service. (Reimbursement will not exceed $30 plus time
for the procedure.)
-24
Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Practitioner During a
Postoperative Period:
The practitioner may need to indicate that an evaluation and management service was
performed during a postoperative period for a reason(s) unrelated to the original
procedure. This circumstance may be reported by adding the modifier -24 to the
appropriate level of E/M service. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the
maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-25
Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service by the Same
Practitioner on the Day of a Procedure: (Effective 10/1/92) The practitioner may need to
indicate that on the day a procedure or service identified by an MMIS code was
performed, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable E/M
service above and beyond the usual preoperative and postoperative care associated
with the procedure that was performed. The E/M service may be prompted by the
symptom or condition for which the procedure and/or service was provided. As such,
different diagnoses are not required for reporting of the E/M services on the same date.
This circumstance may be reported by adding the modifier -25 to the appropriate level
of E/M service. NOTE: This modifier is not used to report an E/M service that resulted
in a decision to perform surgery. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the
maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-26
Professional Component: Certain procedures are a combination of a physician
component and a technical component. When the physician component is reported
separately, the service may be identified by adding the modifier –26 to the usual
procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 40% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-TC
Technical Component: Under certain circumstances, a charge may be made for the
technical component alone. Under those circumstances the technical component
charge is identified by adding modifier -TC to the usual procedure number. Technical
component charges are institutional charges and not billed separately by physicians.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 60% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
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-47
Anesthesia By Surgeon: Regional or general anesthesia provided by the surgeon may
be reported by adding the modifier -47 to the basic service. (This does not include local
anesthesia.) (Reimbursement will not exceed 50% of the basic value plus time for the
procedure.)
-50
Bilateral Procedure: Unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral medical
procedures and surgical procedures requiring a separate incision that are performed at
the same operative session, or bilateral x-ray examinations should be identified by the
appropriate procedure code describing the first procedure. To indicate a bilateral
procedure was done add modifier -50 to the procedure number. (Reimbursement will
not exceed 150% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount for medicine
and surgery services or 160% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount for
radiology services. One claim line is to be billed representing the bilateral procedure.
Amount billed should reflect total amount due.)
-54
Surgical Care Only: When one physician performs a surgical procedure and another
provides preoperative and/or postoperative management or postoperative management
is to be provided in an outpatient department, surgical services may be identified by
adding the modifier -54 to the usual procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed
80% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-62
Two Surgeons: When two surgeons (usually of different skills) work together as primary
surgeons performing distinct part(s) of a single reportable procedure, add modifier -62
to the single definitive procedure code. One surgeon should file one claim line
representing the procedure performed by the two surgeons, (Reimbursement will not
exceed 125% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount). If additional
procedure(s) (including add-on procedure(s)) are performed during the same surgical
session, separate code(s) may be reported without the modifier -62 added as
appropriate. NOTE: If a co-surgeon acts as an assistant in the performance of
additional procedure(s) during the same surgical session, those services may be
reported using separate procedure code(s) with the modifier -80 added, as appropriate.
-63
Procedure Performed on Infants Less Than 4 kg: Procedures performed on neonates
and infants up to a present body weight of 4 kg may involve significantly increased
complexity and physician work commonly associated with these patients. This
circumstance may be reported by adding the modifier –63 to the procedure number.
Note: Unless otherwise designated, this modifier may only be appended to
procedure/services listed in the 20000-69999 code series. Modifier –63 should not be
appended to any codes listed in the Evaluation and Management Services, Anesthesia,
Radiology, Laboratory, or Medicine sections. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of
the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount).
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-66
Surgical Team: Under some circumstances, highly complex procedures (requiring the
concomitant services of several physicians, often of different specialties, plus other
highly skilled, specially trained personnel, various types of complex equipment) are
carried out under the "surgical team" concept. Such circumstances may be identified by
each participating physician with the addition of the modifier -66, to the basic procedure
number used for reporting services. (Reimbursement will not exceed 20% of the
maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-76
Repeat X-ray Procedure: When a repeat X-ray examination of the same part and for the
same illness is required for reasons other than technical or professional error in the
original X-ray, it will be identified by adding modifier -76. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-77
Repeat Procedure By Another Physician (or Practitioner): The physician may need to
indicate that a basic procedure or service performed by another physician had to be
repeated. This situation may be reported by adding modifier -77 to the repeated service.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-78
Return to the Operating Room for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative
Period: The physician may need to indicate that another procedure was performed
during the postoperative period of the initial procedure. When this subsequent
procedure is related to the first, and requires the use of the operating room, it may be
reported by adding the modifier -78 to the related procedure. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-79
Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Practitioner During the Postoperative
Period: The practitioner may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or
service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. This
circumstance may be reported by using the modifier -79 to the related procedure.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-80
Assistant Surgeon: Surgical assistant services may be identified by adding the modifier
-80 to the usual procedure number(s). (Reimbursement will not exceed 20% of the
maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-82
Assistant Surgeon (when qualified resident surgeon not available): The unavailability
of a qualified resident surgeon is a prerequisite for use of modifier -82 appended to the
usual procedure code number(s). (Reimbursement will not exceed 20% of the
maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-AJ
Clinical Social Worker: To report services of a Certified Social Worker (CSW) under
the direct supervision of an employing psychiatrist, modifier –AJ should be added to
the appropriate procedure code listed below. (Reimbursement will not exceed the
indicated amount.) 90804 ($13.50), 90806 ($27.00), 90846 ($7.20), 90847 ($7.20),
90849 ($7.20), 90853 ($7.20), 90857 ($7.20).
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-AS
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Services for Assist at Surgery: When the
physician requests that a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner assist at surgery in
lieu of another physician, Modifier -AS should be added to the appropriate code
describing the procedure. One claim is to be filed. (Reimbursement will not exceed
120% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount).
-EP
Child/Teen Health Program (EPSDT Program): Service provided as part of the
Medicaid Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program or
Child/Teen Health Program will be identified by adding the modifier -EP to the usual
procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-FP
Service Provided as Part of Family Planning Program: All Family Planning Services
will be identified by adding the modifier -FP to the usual procedure code number.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-LT
Left Side: (Used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body). Add
modifier –LT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not exceed
100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim line should be
billed.) (Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same operative session.)
-RT
Right Side: (Used to identify procedures performed on the right side.) Add modifier –
RT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of
the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim line should be billed).
(Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same operative session.)
-SL
State Supplied Vaccine: (Used to identify administration of vaccine supplied by the
Vaccine for Children's Program (VFC) for children under 19 years of age). When
administering vaccine supplied by the state (VFC program), you must append modifier
–SL State Supplied Vaccine to the procedure code number representing the vaccine
administered. Omission of this modifier on claims for recipients under 19 years of age
will cause your claim to deny. (Reimbursement will not exceed $17.85, the
administration fee for the VFC program.)
-99
Multiple Modifiers: Under certain circumstances two or more modifiers may be
necessary to completely delineate a service. In such situations modifier -99 should be
added to the basic procedure, and other applicable modifiers may be listed as part of
the description of the service.
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MEDICINE SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES
1.
PRIMARY CARE: Primary care is first-contact care, the type furnished to individuals
when they enter the health care system. Primary care is comprehensive in that it deals
with a wide range of health problems, diagnosis and modes of treatment. Primary care
is continuous in that an ongoing relationship is established with the primary care
practitioner who monitors and provides the necessary follow-up care and is coordinated
by linking patients with more varied specialized services when needed. Consultations
and care provided on referral from another practitioner is not considered primary care.
2.
CLASSIFICATION OF EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT (E/M) SERVICES: The
Federal Health Care Finance Administration has mandated that all state Medicaid
programs utilize the new Evaluation and Management coding as published in the
American Medical Association's Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology.
For the first time, a major section has been devoted entirely to E/M services. The new
codes are more than a clarification of the old definitions; they represent a new way of
classifying the work of practitioners. In particular, they involve far more clinical detail
than the old visit codes. For this reason, it is important to treat the new codes as a new
system and not make a one-for-one substitution of a new code number for a code
number previously used to report a level of service defined as "brief", "limited",
"intermediate", etc.
The E/M section is divided into broad categories such as office visits, hospital visits and
consultations. Most of the categories are further divided into two or more subcategories
of E/M services. For example, there are two subcategories of office visits (new patient
and established patient) and there are two subcategories of hospital visits (initial and
subsequent). The subcategories of E/M services are further classified into levels of E/M
services that are identified by specific codes. This classification is important because
the nature of practitioner work varies by type of service, place of service, and the
patient's status.
The basic format of the levels of E/M services is the same for most categories. First, a
unique code number is listed. Second, the place and/or type of service is specified, eg,
office consultation. Third, the content of the service is defined, eg, comprehensive
history and comprehensive examination. (See levels of E/M services following for
details on the content of E/M services.) Fourth, the nature of the presenting problem(s)
usually associated with a given level is described. Fifth, the time typically required to
provide the service is specified.
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3.
DEFINITIONS OF COMMONLY USED E/M TERMS: Certain key words and phrases
are used throughout the E/M section. The following definitions are intended to reduce
the potential for differing interpretations and to increase the consistency of reporting.
NEW AND ESTABLISHED PATIENT: Solely for the purpose of distinguishing between
new and established patients, professional services are those face-to-face services
rendered by a physician and reported by a specific code. A new patient is one who has
not received any professional services from the practitioner or practitioners working in
the same specialty within the same group within the past three years.
An established patient is one who has received professional services from the
practitioner within the past three years.
In the instance where a practitioner is on call for or covering for another practitioner, the
patient's encounter will be classified as it would have been by the practitioner who is not
available.
No distinction is made between new and established patients in the emergency
department. E/M services in the emergency department category may be reported for
any new or established patient who presents for treatment in the emergency
department.
CHIEF COMPLAINT: A concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition,
diagnosis or other factor that is the reason for the encounter, usually stated in the
patient's words.
CONCURRENT CARE: is the provision of similar services, eg, hospital visits, to the
same patient by more than one practitioner on the same day. When concurrent care is
provided, no special reporting is required. Modifier -75 has been deleted.
COUNSELING: Counseling is a discussion with a patient and/or family concerning one
or more of the following areas:
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diagnostic results, impressions, and/or recommended diagnostic studies;
prognosis;
risks and benefits of management (treatment) options;
instructions for management (treatment) and/or follow-up;
importance of compliance with chosen management (treatment)options;
risk factor reduction; and
patient and family education.
FAMILY HISTORY: A review of medical events in the patient's family that includes
significant information about:
• the health status or cause of death of parents, siblings, and children;
• specific diseases related to problems identified in the Chief Complaint or
History of the Present Illness, and/or System Review;
• diseases of family members which may be hereditary or place the patient at risk.
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HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: A chronological description of the development of
the patient's present illness from the first sign and/or symptom to the present. This
includes a description of location, quality, severity, timing, context, modifying factors
and associated signs and symptoms significantly related to the presenting problem(s).
NATURE OF PRESENTING PROBLEM: A presenting problem is a disease, condition,
illness, injury, symptom, sign, finding, complaint, or other reason for encounter, with or
without a diagnosis being established at the time of the encounter. The E/M codes
recognize five types of presenting problems that are defined as follows:
• Minimal - A problem that may not require the presence of the practitioner,
but service is provided under the practitioner's supervision.
• Self-limited or Minor - A problem that runs a definite and prescribed
course, is transient in nature and is not likely to permanently alter
health status OR has a good prognosis with management/compliance.
• Low severity - A problem where the risk of morbidity without treatment is
low; there is little to no risk of mortality without treatment; full
recovery without functional impairment is expected.
• Moderate severity - A problem where the risk of morbidity without
treatment is moderate; there is moderate risk of mortality without
treatment; uncertain prognosis OR increased probability of prolonged
functional impairment.
• High severity - A problem where the risk of morbidity without treatment is
high to extreme; there is a moderate to high risk of mortality without
treatment OR high probability of severe, prolonged functional impairment.
PAST HISTORY: A review of the patient's past experiences with illnesses, injuries, and
treatments that includes significant information about:
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prior major illnesses and injuries;
prior operations;
prior hospitalizations;
current medications;
allergies (eg, drug, food);
age appropriate immunization status;
age appropriate feeding/dietary status.
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SOCIAL HISTORY: An age appropriate review of past and current activities
that include significant information about:
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martial status and/or living arrangements;
current employment;
occupational history;
use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco;
level of education;
sexual history;
other relevant social factors.
SYSTEM REVIEW (REVIEW OF SYSTEMS): An inventory of body systems obtained
through a series of questions seeking to identify signs and/or symptoms which the
patient may be experiencing or has experienced. The following elements of a system
review have been identified:
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Constitutional symptoms (fever, weight loss, etc.)
Eyes
Ears, Nose, Mouth, Throat
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Musculoskeletal
Integumentary (skin and/or breast)
Neurological
Psychiatric
Endocrine
Hematologic/Lymphatic
Allergic/Immunologic
The review of systems helps define the problem, clarify the differential diagnoses,
identify needed testing, or serves as baseline data on other systems that might be
affected by any possible management options.
TIME: The inclusion of time in the definitions of levels of E/M services has been implicit
in prior editions. The inclusion of time as an explicit factor beginning in 1992 is done to
assist practitioners in selecting the most appropriate level of E/M services. It should be
recognized that the specific times expressed in the visit code descriptors are averages,
and therefore represent a range of times which may be higher or lower depending on
actual clinical circumstances.
Time is not a descriptive component for the emergency department levels of E/M
services because emergency department services are typically provided on a variable
intensity basis, often involving multiple encounters with several patients over an
extended period of time. Therefore, it is often difficult for practitioners to provide
accurate estimates of the time spent face-to-face with the patient.
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Intra-service times are defined as face-to-face time for office and other outpatient visits
and as unit/floor time for hospital or other inpatient visits. This distinction is necessary
because most of the work of typical office visits takes place during the face-to-face time
with the patient, while most of the work of typical hospital visits takes place during the
time spent on the patient's floor or unit.
A.
Face-to-face time (eg. office and other outpatient visits, office consultations and all
psychiatry procedures): For coding purposes, face-to-face time for these services is
defined as only that time that the practitioner spends face-to-face with the patient and/or
family. This includes the time in which the practitioner performs such tasks as obtaining a
history, performing an examination, and counseling the patient.
Practitioners also spend time doing work before or after the face-to-face time with the
patient, performing such tasks as reviewing records and tests, arranging for further
services, and communicating further with other professionals and the patient through
written reports and telephone contact.
This non face-to-face time for office services - also called pre- and post-encounter time is not included in the time component described in the E/M codes. However, the preand post face-to-face work associated with an encounter was included in calculating the
total work of typical services.
Thus, the face-to-face time associated with the services described by any E/M code is a
valid proxy for the total work done before, during, and after the visit.
B.
Unit/floor time (hospital observation services, inpatient hospital care, initial and
follow-up hospital consultations, nursing facility): For reporting purposes,
intra-service time for these services is defined as unit/floor time, which includes the time
that the practitioner is present on the patient's hospital unit and at the bedside rendering
services for that patient. This includes the time in which the practitioner establishes
and/or reviews the patient's chart, examines the patient, writes notes and communicates
with other professionals and the patient's family.
In the hospital, pre- and post-time includes time spent off the patient's floor performing
such tasks as reviewing pathology and radiology findings in another part of the hospital.
This pre- and post-visit time is not included in the time component described in these
codes. However, the pre- and post-work performed during the time spent off the floor or
unit was included in calculating the total work of typical services.
Thus, the unit/floor time associated with the services described by any code is a valid
proxy for the total work done before, during, and after the visit.
4A.
LEVELS OF E/M SERVICES: Within each category or subcategory of E/M service, there
are three to five levels of E/M services available for reporting purposes. Levels of E/M
services are not interchangeable among the different categories or subcategories of
service. For example, the first level of E/M services in the subcategory of office visit, new
patient, does not have the same definition as the first level of E/M services in the
subcategory of office visit, established patient.
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The levels of E/M services include examinations, evaluations, treatments, conferences
with or concerning patients, preventive pediatric and adult health supervision, and
similar medical services such as the determination of the need and/or location for
appropriate care. Medical screening includes the history, examination, and medical
decision-making required to determine the need and/or location for appropriate care
and treatment of the patient (eg office and other outpatient setting, emergency
department, nursing facility, etc.). The levels of E/M services encompass the wide
variations in skill, effort, time, responsibility and medical knowledge required for the
prevention or diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury and the promotion of optimal
health.
The descriptors for the levels of E/M services recognize seven components, six of
which are used in defining the levels of E/M services. These components are: history;
examination; medical decision making; counseling; coordination of care; nature of
presenting problem; and time.
The first three of these components (history, examination and medical decision making)
are considered the key components in selecting a level of E/M services.
The next three components (counseling, coordination of care, and the nature of the
presenting problem) are considered contributory factors in the majority of encounters.
Although the first two of these contributory factors are important E/M services, it is not
required that these services be provided at every patient encounter. The final
component, time, has already been discussed in detail.
The actual performance of diagnostic tests/studies for which specific codes are
available is not included in the levels of E/M services. Practitioner performance of
diagnostic tests/studies for which specific codes are available should be reported
separately, in addition to the appropriate E/M code.
4B.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTING A LEVEL OF E/M SERVICE:
i. IDENTIFY THE CATEGORY AND SUBCATEGORY OF SERVICE: Select from the
categories and subcategories of codes available for reporting E/M services.
ii. REVIEW THE REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SELECTED CATEGORY OR
SUBCATEGORY: Most of the categories and many of the subcategories of service
have special guidelines or instructions unique to that category or subcategory. Where
these are indicated, eg, "Hospital Care', special instructions will be presented
preceding the levels of E/M services.
iii. REVIEW THE LEVEL OF E/M SERVICE DESCRIPTORS AND EXAMPLES IN THE
SELECTED CATEGORY OR SUBCATEGORY: The descriptors for the levels of E/M
services recognize seven components, six of which are used in defining the levels of
E/M services. These components are: history, examination, medical decision making,
counseling, coordination of care, nature of presenting problem, and time.
The first three of these components (ie, history, examination and medical decision
making) should be considered the key components in selecting the level of E/M
services. An exception to this rule is in the case of visits which consist predominantly of
counseling or coordination of care (See vii.C.).
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The nature of the presenting problem and time are provided in some levels to assist the
physician in determining the appropriate level of E/M service.
iv. DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF HISTORY OBTAINED: The levels of E/M services
recognize four types of history that are defined as follows:
• Problem Focused -- chief complaint; brief history of present illness or problem.
• Expanded Problem Focused -- chief complaint; brief history of present
illness; problem pertinent system review.
• Detailed -- chief complaint; extended history of present illness; problem
pertinent system review extended to include review of a limited number of
additional systems; pertinent past, family and/or social history directly
related to the patient's problems.
• Comprehensive -- chief complaint; extended history of present illness;
review of systems which is directly related to the problem(s) identified
in the history of the present illness plus a review of all additional body
systems; complete past, family and social history.
The comprehensive history obtained as part of the preventive medicine
evaluation and management service is not problem-oriented and does not
involve a chief complaint of present illness. It does, however, include
comprehensive system review and comprehensive or interval past, family and
social history as well as a comprehensive assessment/history of pertinent
risk factors.
v.
DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF EXAMINATION PERFORMED: The levels of E/M
services recognize four types of examination that are defined as follows:
• Problem Focused -- a limited examination of the affected body area or
organ system.
• Expanded Problem Focused -- a limited examination of the affected body
area or organ system and other symptomatic or related organ system(s).
• Detailed -- an extended examination of the affected body area(s) and other
symptomatic or related organ system(s).
• Comprehensive -- a general multi-system examination or a complete
examination of a single organ system. Note: The comprehensive examination
performed as part of the preventive medicine evaluation and management
service is multi-system, but its extent is based on age and risk factors
identified.
For the purpose of these definitions, the following body areas are recognized: head,
including the face; neck; chest, including breasts and axilla; abdomen; genitalia, groin,
buttocks; back and each extremity.
For the purposes of these definitions, the following organ systems are recognized:
eyes; ears, nose, mouth and throat; cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal;
genitourinary; musculoskeletal; skin; neurologic; psychiatric;
hematologic/lymphatic/immunologic.
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vi.
DETERMINE THE COMPLEXITY OF MEDICAL DECISION MAKING: Medical decision
making refers to the complexity of establishing a diagnosis and/or selecting a
management option as measured by:
• the number of possible diagnoses and/or the number of management options
that must be considered;
• the amount and/or complexity of medical records, diagnostic tests, and/or
other information that must be obtained, reviewed and analyzed; and
• the risk of significant complications, morbidity and/or mortality, as well
as comorbidities, associated with the patient's presenting problem(s), the
diagnostic procedure(s) and/or the possible management options.
Four types of medical decision making are recognized: straightforward; low complexity;
moderate complexity; and, high complexity. To qualify for a given type of decision
making, two of the three elements in the table following must be met or exceeded:
Number of diagnoses Amount and/or
or management
complexity of data to
options
be reviewed
Risk of complications
and/or morbidity or
mortality
Type of decision
making
Minimal
Limited
Multiple
Extensive
Minimal
Low
Moderate
High
Straight Forward
Low Complexity
Moderate Complexity
High Complexity
Minimal or None
Limited
Moderate
Extensive
Comorbidities/underlying diseases, in and of themselves, are not considered in selecting a
level of E/M services unless their presence significantly increases the complexity of the
medical decision making.
vii.
SELECT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF E/M SERVICES BASED ON THE
FOLLOWING:
a. For the following categories/subcategories, ALL OF THE KEY COMPONENTS (ie,
history, examination, and medical decision making), must meet or exceed the stated
requirements to qualify for a particular level of E/M service: office, new patient;
hospital observation services; initial hospital care; office consultations; initial
consultations, other than office; confirmatory consultations; emergency department
services; comprehensive nursing facility assessments; domiciliary care, new patient;
and home, new patient.
b. For the following categories/subcategories, TWO OF THE THREE KEY
COMPONENTS (ie, history, examination, and medical decision making) must meet or
exceed the stated requirements to qualify for a particular level of E/M services: office,
established patient; subsequent hospital care; follow-up consultations, other than
office; subsequent nursing facility care; domiciliary care, established patient; and
home, established patient.
c. In the case where counseling and/or coordination of care dominates (more than 50%)
of the physician/patient and/or family encounter (face-to-face time in the office or other
outpatient setting or floor/unit time in the hospital or nursing facility), then time
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is considered the key or controlling factor to qualify for a particular level of E/M
services. This includes time spent with parties who have assumed responsibility for
the care of the patient or decision making whether or not they are family members
(eg, foster parents, person acting in locum parentis, legal guardian). The extent of
counseling and/or coordination of care must be documented in the medical record.
NOTE: CLINICAL EXAMPLES: Clinical examples of the codes for E/M services are
provided to assist practitioners in understanding the meaning of the descriptors and
selecting the correct code.
The same problem, when seen by physicians in different specialties, may involve
different amounts of work. Therefore, the appropriate level of encounter should be
reported using the descriptor rather than the examples.
5.
SPECIALIST FEES: A specialist shall be paid a specialist's fee if the services
provided are within the field of his specialty, and only if he is registered with the New
York State Department of Health in a specialty recognized by that Department.
Specialists rendering primary care services as defined in Rule 1, may bill primary care
office visit codes as appropriate.
6.
FAMILY PLANNING CARE: In accordance with approval received by the State
Director of the Budget, effective July 1, 1973 in the Medicaid Program, all family
planning services are to be reported on claims using appropriate MMIS code numbers
listed in this fee schedule in combination with modifier '-FP'.
This reporting procedure will assure to New York State the higher level of federal
reimbursement which is available when family planning services are provided to
Medicaid patients (90% instead of 50% for other medical care). It will also provide the
means to document conformity with mandated federal requirements on provision of
family planning services.
7.
BY REPORT: A service that is rarely provided, unusual, variable, or new may require
a special report in determining medical appropriateness of the service. Pertinent
information should include an adequate definition or description of the nature, extent,
and need for the procedure, and the time, effort, and equipment necessary to provide
the service. Additional items which may be included are: complexity of symptoms, final
diagnosis, pertinent physical findings (such as size, locations, and number of lesion(s),
if appropriate), diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (including major supplementary
surgical procedures, if appropriate), concurrent problems, and follow-up care.
When the value of a procedure is to be determined "By Report" (BR), information
concerning the nature, extent and need for the procedure or service, the time, the skill
and the equipment necessary, is to be furnished. Appropriate documentation (eg,
operative report, procedure description, and/or itemized invoices) should accompany
all claims submitted.
Itemized invoices must document acquisition cost, the line item cost from a
manufacturer or wholesaler net of any rebates, discounts or other valuable
considerations.
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8.
SEPARATE PROCEDURE: Certain of the listed procedures are commonly carried out
as an integral part of a total service, and as such do not warrant a separate charge.
When such a procedure is carried out as a separate entity, not immediately related to
other services, the indicated value for "Separate Procedure" is applicable.
9.
MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY PHYSICIAN: Supplies and materials provided by the
physician, eg, sterile trays/drugs, over and above those usually included with the
procedure(s), office visit or other services rendered may be listed separately. List
drugs, trays, supplies and materials provided. Identify as 99070 or specific supply
code.
Reimbursement for supplies and materials (including drugs, vaccines and
immune globulins) furnished by practitioners to their patients is based on the
acquisition cost to the practitioner. For all items furnished in this fashion it is
expected that the practitioner will maintain auditable records of the actual
itemized invoice cost represented on the invoice. New York State Medicaid does
not intend to pay more than the acquisition cost, as established by invoice, to
the practitioner. Regardless of whether an invoice must be submitted to
Medicaid for payment, the practitioner is expected to limit his or her Medicaid
claim amount to the actual invoice cost of the item provided.
10
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES (outpatient or inpatient):
Evaluation and management fees do not apply to preoperative consultations or
follow-up visits as designated in accordance with the surgical fees listed in the
SURGERY section of the State Medical Fee Schedule.
For additional information on the appropriate circumstances governing the billing of
the hospital visit procedure codes see PHYSICIAN SERVICES PROVIDED IN
HOSPITALS.
11
CRITICAL CARE: Represents extraordinary care by the attending physician in
personal attendance in the care of a medical emergency, both directing and personally
administering specific corrective measures after initial examination had determined the
nature of the ailment. See codes 99291, 99292. NOTE: Report Required for 99292.
12.
PRIOR APPROVAL: Payment for those listed procedures where the MMIS code
number is underlined is dependent upon obtaining the approval of the Department of
Health prior to performance of the procedure. If such prior approval is not obtained, no
reimbursement will be made.
13.
FEES: Listed fees are the maximum reimbursable Medicaid fees.
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MMIS MODIFIERS: MEDICINE SECTION
-24
Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Practitioner During a
Postoperative Period: The practitioner may need to indicate that an evaluation and
management service was performed during a postoperative period for a reason(s)
unrelated to the original procedure. This circumstance may be reported by adding the
modifier -24 to the appropriate level of E/M service. (Reimbursement will not exceed
100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-25
Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service by the Same
Practitioner on the Day of a Procedure: (Effective 10/1/92) The practitioner may need
to indicate that on the day a procedure or service identified by an MMIS code was
performed, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable E/M
service above and beyond the usual preoperative and postoperative care associated
with the procedure that was performed. The E/M service may be prompted by the
symptom or condition for which the procedure and/or service was provided. As such,
different diagnoses are not required for reporting of the E/M services on the same
date. This circumstance maybe reported by adding the modifier -25 to the
appropriate level of E/M service. NOTE: This modifier is not used to report an E/M
service that resulted in a decision to perform surgery. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-26
Professional Component: Certain procedures are a combination of a physician
component and a technical component. When the physician component is reported
separately, the service may be identified by adding the modifier -26 to the usual
procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 40% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-50
Bilateral Procedure (Medicine): Unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral
medicine procedures that are performed at the same session, should be identified by
the appropriate five digit code describing the first procedure. To indicate a bilateral
procedure was done add modifier 50 to the procedure number.(Reimbursement will
not exceed 150% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim
line is to be illed representing the bilateral procedure. Amount billed should reflect
total amount due.)
-79
Unrelated Procedure or Service bv the Same Practitioner During the Postoperative
Period: The practitioner may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or
service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. This
circumstance may be reported by using the modifier -79 to the usual procedure
number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.)
-AJ
Clinical Social Worker: To report services of a Certified Social Worker (CSW) under
the direct supervision of an employing psychiatrist, modifier –AJ should be added to
the appropriate procedure code listed below. (Reimbursement will not exceed the
indicated amount.) 90804 ($13.50), 90806 ($27.00), 90846 ($7.20), 90847 ($7.20),
90849 ($7.20), 90853 ($7.20), 90857 ($7.20).
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-EP
Child/Teen Health Program (EPSDT Program): Service provided as part of the
Medicaid Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program or
Child/Teen Health Program will be identified by adding the modifier -EP to the usual
procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-FP
Service Provided as Part of Family Planning Program: All Family Planning Services
will be identified by adding the modifier -FP to the usual procedure code number.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-LT
Left Side: (Used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body.) Add
modifier –LT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not exceed
100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim line should
be billed.) (Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same session)
-RT
Right Side: (Used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body.)
Add modifier –RT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim line
should be billed.) (Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same session.)
-SL
State Supplied Vaccine: (Used to identify administration of vaccine supplied by the
Vaccine for Children's Program (VFC) for children under 19 years of age.) When
administering vaccine supplied by the state (VFC program), you must append
modifier –SL State Supplied Vaccine to the procedure code number representing the
vaccine administered. Omission of this modifier on claims for recipients under 19
years of age will cause your claim to deny. (Reimbursement will not exceed $17.85,
the administration fee for the VFC program.)
-99
Multiple Modifiers: Under certain circumstances two or more modifiers may be
necessary to completely delineate a service. In such situations modifier -99 should be
added to the basic procedure, and other applicable modifiers may be listed as part of
the description of the service.
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EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided
consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in the
practitioners office or in an outpatient or other ambulatory facility. A patient is considered
an outpatient until inpatient admission to a health care facility occurs. When claiming for
Evaluation and Management procedure codes 99201-99205 and 99211-99215 Office or Other
Outpatient Services, report the place of service code that represents the location where the
service was rendered in claim form field 24B Place of Service. The maximum reimbursable
amount for these codes is dependent on the Place of Service reported.
For Evaluation and Management services rendered in the practitioners private office, report
place of service "11". The Maximum Fee for Office Evaluation and Management services is
$30.00. For services rendered in a Hospital Outpatient setting report place of service "22". For
the Maximum Fee for codes 99201-99205 and 99211-99215 in a Hospital Outpatient setting
see pages 62 - 109.
For services provided by practitioners in the Emergency Department, see 99281-99285. For
services provided to hospital inpatients, see Hospital Services 99221-99239.
To report services provided to a patient who is admitted to a hospital or nursing facility in the
course of an encounter in the office or other ambulatory facility, see the notes for initial hospital
inpatient care or comprehensive nursing facility assessments.
For observation care, see 99217-99220.
For observation or inpatient care services (including admission and discharge services), see
99234-99236.
NEW PATIENT
99201
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new
patient, which requires these three key components: a problem focused
history, a problem focused examination, and straightforward medical decision
making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Practitioners
typically spend 10 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office or other outpatient visit with a 65-year-old male for reassurance about an
isolated seborrheic keratosis on the upper back.
continued
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Office visit with a 10-year-old male with severe rash and itching for the past 24
hours, positive history for contact with poison oak 48 hours prior to the visit.
Office visit with an out-of-town visitor who needs a prescription refilled because she
forgot her hay fever medication.
Office visit to advise for or against the removal of wisdom teeth, 18-year-old male
referred by an orthodontist.
Visit with 9-month-old female with diaper rash.
Initial office visit with 5-year-old female to remove sutures from simple wound,
placed by another physician.
99202
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requiresthese three key components: an expanded problem focused history,
an expanded problem focused examination, and straightforward medical decision
making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Practitioners
typically spend 20 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Initial office visit, 16-year-old male with severe cystic acne, new patient.
Initial evaluation and management of recurrent urinary infection in female.
Initial office evaluation for gradual hearing loss, 58-year-old male, history and
physical examination, with interpretation of complete audiogram, air bone, etc.
Initial office visit with 10-year-old girl with history of chronic otitis media and a
draining ear.
99203
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a detailed history, a detailed
examination, and medical decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Practitioners typically
spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office visit for initial evaluation of a 48-year-old man with recurrent low back pain
radiating to the leg.
Initial office evaluation of 49-year-old male with nasal obstruction. Detailed exam
with topical anesthesia.
Initial office evaluation for diagnosis and management of painless gross hematuria in
new patient, without cystoscopy.
Initial office visit for evaluation of 13-year-old female with progressive scoliosis.
Initial office visit with couple for counseling concerning voluntary vasectomy for
sterility. Spent 30 minutes discussing procedure, risks and benefits, and answering
questions.
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99204
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Practitioners
typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office visit for initial evaluation of a 63-year-old male with chest pain on exertion.
Initial office visit of a 50-year-old female with progressive solid food dysphagia.
Initial office evaluation of a 70-year-old patient with recent onset of episodic
confusion.
Initial office visit for 7-year-old female with juvenile diabetes mellitus, new to area,
past history of hospitalization times three.
Initial office evaluation of 70-year-old female with polyarthralgia.
Initial office evaluation of 50-year-old male with an aortic aneurysm with respect to
recommendation for surgery.
99205
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Practitioners
typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Initial office evaluation of a 65-year-old female with exertional chest pain, intermittent
claudication, syncope and a murmur of aortic stenosis.
Initial office evaluation and management of patient with systemic vasculitis and
compromised circulation to the limbs.
Initial office visit for a 73-year-old male with an unexplained 20-pound weight loss.
Initial office visit for a 24-year-old homosexual male who has a fever, a cough, and
shortness of breath.
Initial office evaluation, patient with systemic lupus erythematous, fever, seizures
and profound thrombocytopenia.
Initial outpatient evaluation of a 69-year-old male with severe chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and hypertension.
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ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report the evaluation and management services provided to
established patients who present for follow-up and/or periodic reevaluation of problems or for
the evaluation and management of new problem(s) in established patients.
99211
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, that may not require the presence of a physician.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5 minutes are spent
performing or supervising these services.
For example:
Office visit with 19-year-old male, established patient, for supervised urine drug
screen.
Office visit with 31-year-old female, established patient, for return to work certificate.
Office visit with 12-year-old male, established patient, for cursory check of
hematoma one day after venipuncture.
99212
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a problem
focused history, a problem focused examination, and/or straightforward medical
decision making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Practitioners typically
spend 10 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office visit, established patient, 6-year-old child with sore throat and headache.
Office visit, sore throat, fever and fatigue in 19-year-old college student.
Office evaluation for possible purulent bacterial conjunctivitis with 1-2 day history of
redness and discharge, 16-year-old female patient.
Office visit with 33-year-old female, established patient, recently started on treatment
for hemorrhodial complaints, for reevaluation.
Office visit with 65-year-old female, established patient, returns for 3-week follow-up
for resolving severe ankle sprain.
Office visit with 36-year-old male, established patient, for follow-up on effectiveness
of medical management of oral candidiasis.
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99213
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: an expanded
problem focused history, an expanded problem focused examination, and/or
medical decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Practitioners
typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Follow-up visit with 55-year-old male for management of hypertension, mild fatigue,
on beta blocker/thiazide regimen.
Follow-up office visit for an established patient with stable cirrhosis of the liver.
Office visit with 31-year-old male, established patient, who is 3 years post total
colectomy for chronic ulcerative colitis, presents for increased irritation at his stoma.
Routine, follow-up office evaluation at a three-month interval for a 77-year-old
female with nodular small cleaved-cell lymphoma.
Follow-up visit for a 70-year-old diabetic hypertensive patient with recent change in
insulin requirement.
Quarterly follow-up office visit for a 45-year-old male, with stable chronic asthma, on
steroid and bronchodilator therapy.
Office visit with 80-year-old female established patient, for follow-up osteoporosis,
status post compression fractures.
99214
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a detailed
history, a detailed examination, and/or medical decision making of moderate
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Practitioners
typically spend 25 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office visit for a 68-year-old male with stable angina, two months post myocardial
infarction, who is not tolerating one of his medications.
Office evaluation of 28-year-old patient with regional enteritis, diarrhea and low
grade fever, established patient.
Weekly office visit for 5FU therapy for an ambulatory established patient with
metastatic colon cancer and increasing shortness of breath.
Office visit with 50-year-old female, established patient, diabetic, blood sugar
controlled by diet. She now complains of frequency of urination and weight loss,
blood sugar of 320 and negative ketones on dipstick.
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Follow-up office visit for a 60-year-old male whose post-traumatic seizures have
disappeared on medication, and who now raises the question of stopping the
medication.
Follow-up office visit for a 45-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis on gold,
methotrexate, or immuno-suppressive therapy.
Office evaluation on new onset RLQ pain in a 32-year-old woman, established
patient.
Office visit with 63-year-old female, established patient, with familial polyposis, after
a previous colectomy and sphincter sparing procedure, now with tenesmus, mucus,
and increased stool frequency.
99215
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a
comprehensive history, a comprehensive examination, and/or medical decision
making of high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Practitioners
typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office visit with 30-year-old male, established patient for 3 month history of fatigue,
weight loss, intermittent fever, and presenting with diffuse adenopathy and
splenomegaly.
Office evaluation and discussion of treatment options for a 68-year-old male with
biopsy-proven rectal carcinoma.
Office visit for restaging of an established patient with new lymphadenopathy one
year post therapy for lymphoma.
Follow-up office visit for a 65-year-old male with a fever of recent onset while on
outpatient antibiotic therapy for endocarditis.
Office visit for evaluation of recent onset syncopal attacks in a 70-year-old woman,
established patient.
Follow-up office visit for a 75-year-old patient with ALS (amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis), who is no longer able to swallow.
Follow-up visit, 40-year-old mother of 3, with acute rheumatoid arthritis, anatomical
Stage 3, ARA function Class 3 rheumatoid arthritis, and deteriorating function.
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HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided to
patients designated/admitted as "observation status" in a hospital. It is not necessary that
the patient be located in an observation area designated by the hospital. If such an area
does exist in a hospital (as a separate unit in the hospital, in the emergency department,
etc.), these codes are to be utilized if the patient is placed in such an area.
Typical times have not yet been established for this category of services.
OBSERVATION CARE DISCHARGE SERVICES
Observation care discharge of a patient from "observation status" includes final examination
of the patient, discussion of the hospital stay, instructions for continuing care, and
preparation of discharge records. For observation or inpatient hospital care including the
admission and discharge of the patient on the same date, see codes 99234-99236 as
appropriate.
99217
Observation care discharge day management (This code is to be utilized by the
practitioner to report all
services provided to a patient on discharge from
"observation status" if the discharge is on other than the initial date of "observation
status". To report services to a patient designated as "observation status" or
"inpatient status" and discharged on the same date, use the codes for Observation
or Inpatient Care Services (99234-99236))
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report the encounter(s) by the supervising practitioner with
the patient when designated as "observation status." This refers to the initiation of
observation status, supervision of the care plan for observation and performance of periodic
reassessments. For observation encounters by other physicians, see Inpatient Consultation
codes (99251-99255).
To report services provided to a patient who is admitted to the hospital after receiving
hospital observation care services on the same date, see the notes for initial hospital
inpatient care. For a patient admitted to the hospital on a date subsequent to the date of
observation status, the hospital admission would be reported with the appropriate initial
hospital care codes (99221-99223). For a patient admitted and discharged from observation
or inpatient status on the same date, the services should be reported with codes 9923499236 as appropriate. Do not report observation discharge (99217) in conjunction with the
hospital admission.
When "observation status" is initiated in the course of an encounter in another site of service
(e.g., hospital emergency department, physician's office, nursing facility) all evaluation and
management services provided by the supervising physician in conjunction with initiating
"observation status" are considered part of the initial observation care when performed on
the same date. The observation care level of service reported by the supervising physician
should include the services related to initiating "observation status" provided in the other
sites of service as well as in the observation setting. Evaluation and Management services
on the same date provided in sites that are related to initiating "observation status" should
NOT be reported separately.
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These codes may not be utilized for post-operative recovery if the procedure is considered a
part of the surgical "package". These codes apply to all Evaluation and Management
services that are provided on the same date of initiating "observation status."
99218
Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient
which requires these three key components: a detailed or comprehensive history, a
detailed or comprehensive examination and medical decision making that is
straightforward or of low complexity.
Usually the problem(s) requiring admission to "observation status" are of low
severity.
99219
Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission to "observation status” are of moderate
severity.
99220
Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission to "observation status" are of high
severity.
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided to
HOSPITAL INPATIENTS. For Hospital Observation Services, see 99218-99220. For a
patient admitted and discharged from observation or inpatient status on the same date, the
services should be reported with codes 99234-99236 as appropriate. For services rendered
in a hospital outpatient setting, see procedure codes 99201-99215 Office or Other Outpatient
Services.
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report the first hospital inpatient encounter with the patient
by the admitting practitioner. For initial inpatient encounters by practitioners other than the
admitting practitioner, see initial inpatient consultation codes (99251-99255) or subsequent
hospital care codes (99231-99233) as appropriate.
99221
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient which
requires these three key components: a detailed or comprehensive history, a detailed
or comprehensive examination, and medical decision making that is straightforward
or of low complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of low severity. Practitioners typically
spend 30 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
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For example:
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of treatment program for a
67-year-old male with an uncomplicated pneumonia who requires IV antibiotic
therapy.
Hospital admission for a 12-year-old with a laceration of the upper eyelid involving
the lid margin and superior canaliculus, admitted prior to surgery for IV antibiotic
therapy.
Hospital admission for an 18-month-old child with 10 percent dehydration.
Hospital admission for a 32-year-old female with severe flank pain, hematuria and
presumed diagnosis of ureteral calculus as determined by ED (Emergency
Department) physician.
99222
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive
examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of moderate severity. Practitioners
typically spend 50 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Hospital admission, young adult patient, failed previous therapy and now presents in
acute asthmatic attack.
Hospital admission for a 50-year-old with left lower quadrant abdominal pain and
increased temperature, but without septic picture.
Hospital admission of a 62-year-old smoker, established patient, with bronchitis in
acute respiratory distress.
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of treatment program for a
66-year-old chronic hemodialysis patient with fever and a new pulmonary infiltrate.
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of a treatment program for a
65-year-old female with new onset of right-sided paralysis and aphasia.
Hospital admission for a 3-year-old with high temperature, limp and painful hip
motion of 18 hours duration.
99223
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive
examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of high severity. Practitioners
typically spend 70 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of a treatment program for a
previously unknown 58-year-old male who presents with acute chest pain.
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Hospital admission for a 78-year-old female with left lower lobe pneumonia and a
history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis and gout.
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of induction chemotherapy for a
42-year-old patient with newly diagnosed acute myelogenous leukemia.
Hospital admission, examination, and initiation of treatment program for a
65-year-old immuno-suppressed male with confusion, a fever, and a headache.
Hospital admission following a motor vehicle accident for a 24-year-old male with
fracture dislocation of C5-6; neurologically intact.
Hospital admission for a 9-year-old with vomiting, dehydration, fever, tachypnea and
an admitting diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
All levels of subsequent hospital care include reviewing the medical record and reviewing
the results of diagnostic studies and changes in the patient's status, (i.e., changes in history,
physical condition and response to management) since the last assessment by the
practitioner.
99231
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires at least two of these three key components: a problem focused
interval history, a problem focused examination, and/or medical decision making
that is straightforward or of low complexity.
Usually, the patient is stable, recovering or improving. Practitioners typically spend
15 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Follow-up hospital visit for a 50-year-old male with uncomplicated myocardial
infraction who is clinically stable and without chest pain.
Follow-up hospital visit for now stable 33-year-old male, status post lower
gastrointestinal bleeding.
Follow-up hospital visit for a stable 72-year-old lung cancer patient undergoing a
five day course of infusion chemotherapy.
Follow-up visit on third day of hospitalization for a 60-year-old female recovering
from an uncomplicated pneumonia.
Follow-up hospital visit, two days post admission for a 65-year-old male with a CVA
(cerebral vascular accident) and left hemiparesis, who is clinically stable.
Follow-up hospital visit for a 3-year-old patient in traction for a congenital dislocation
of the hip.
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99232
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires at least two of these three key components: an expanded problem
focused interval history, an expanded problem focused examination, and/or medical
decision making of moderate complexity. Usually, the patient is responding
inadequately to therapy or has developed a minor complication. Practitioners
typically spend 25 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit
For example:
Follow-up hospital visit for a 54-year-old patient, post MI (myocardial infraction),
who is out of the CCU (coronary care unit) but is now having frequent premature
ventricular contractions on telemetry.
Follow-up hospital visit for 81-year-old male with abdominal distention, nausea, and
vomiting.
Follow-up hospital visit for a patient with neutropenia, a fever responding to
antibiotics and continued slow gastrointestinal bleeding on platelet support.
Follow-up hospital care for a 62-year-old female with congestive heart failure, who
remains dyspneic, and febrile.
Follow-up hospital visit for a 50-year-old male admitted two days ago for sub-acute
renal allograft rejection.
Follow-up hospital visit for a 73-year-old female with recently diagnosed lung
cancer, who complains of unsteady gait.
Follow-up hospital visit for a 35-year-old drug addict, not responding to initial
antibiotic therapy for pyelonephritis.
99233
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires at least two of these three key components: a detailed interval
history, a detailed examination, and/or medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the patient is unstable or has developed a significant complication or a
significant new problem. Practitioners typically spend 35 minutes at the bedside and
on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Follow-up hospital visit for a 60-year-old female, 4 days post uncomplicated inferior
myocardial infarction who has developed severe chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoressis
and nausea.
Subsequent hospital visit for a 65-year-old female post-op resection of abdominal
aortic aneurysm, with suspected ischemic bowel.
Follow-up hospital visit for a patient with AML (acute myelogenous leukemia), fever,
elevated white count and uric acid, undergoing induction chemotherapy.
Follow-up hospital visit for a 60-year old female with persistent leukocytosis and a
fever seven days after a sigmoid colon resection for carcinoma
Follow-up hospital visit for a 38-year-old quadriplegic male with acute autonomic
hyperreflexia, who is not responsive to initial care.
Follow-up hospital visit for a chronic renal failure patient on dialysis, who develops
chest pain, shortness of breath and new onset of pericardial friction rub.
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OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT CARE SERVICES (INCLUDING ADMISSION AND
DISCHARGE SERVICES)
The following codes are used to report observation or inpatient hospital care services
provided to patients admitted and discharged on the same date of service. When a patient is
admitted to the hospital from observation status on the same date, the physician should
report only the initial hospital care code. The initial hospital care code reported by the
admitting physician should include the services related to the observation status services
he/she provided on the same date of inpatient admission.
When “observation status” is initiated in the course of an encounter in another site of service
(e.g., hospital emergency department, physician’s office, nursing facility) all evaluation and
management services provided by the supervising physician in conjunction with initiating
“observation status” are considered part of the initial observation care when performed on
the same date. The observation care level of service should include the services related to
initiating “observation status” provided in the other sites of service as well as in the
observation setting when provided by the same practitioner.
For patients admitted to observation or inpatient care and discharged on a different date, see
codes 99218-99220 and 99217, or 99221-99223 and 99238-99239.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided
consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs. Usually
the presenting problems requiring admission are of low severity.
99234
Observation or inpatient hospital care, for the evaluation and management of a
patient including admission and discharge on the same date which requires these
three key components: a detailed or comprehensive history; a detailed or
comprehensive examination; and medical decision making that is straightforward or
of low complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) requiring admission are of low severity.
99235
Observation or inpatient hospital care, for the evaluation and management of a
patient including admission and discharge on the same date which requires these
three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and
medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) requiring admission are of moderate severity.
99236
Observation or inpatient hospital care, for the evaluation and management of a
patient including admission and discharge on the same date which requires these
three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination;
and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) requiring admission are of high severity.
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HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SERVICES
The hospital discharge day management codes are to be used to report the total duration of
time spent by a practitioner for final hospital discharge of a patient. The codes include, as
appropriate, final examination of the patient, discussion of the hospital stay, even if the time
spent by the practitioner on that date is not continuous, instructions for continuing care to all
relevant caregivers, and preparation of discharge records, prescriptions and referral forms.
For a patient admitted and discharged from observation or inpatient status on the same
date, the services should be reported with codes 99234-99236 as appropriate.
99238
99239
Hospital discharge day management; 30 minutes or less
more than 30 minutes
(These codes are to be utilized by the practitioner to report all services provided to a patient
on the date of discharge, if other than the initial date of inpatient status. To report services to
a patient who is admitted as an inpatient, and discharged on the same date, see codes
99234-99236 for observation or inpatient hospital care including the admission and
discharge of the patient on the same date. To report concurrent care services provided by a
practitioner(s) other than the attending practitioner, use subsequent hospital care codes
(99231-99233) on the day of discharge.)
(For Observation Care Discharge, use 99217)
(For discharge services provided to newborns admitted and discharged on the same date,
see 99435)
(For Nursing Facility Care Discharge, see 99315, 99316)
(For observation or inpatient hospital care including the admission and discharge of the
patient on the same date, see 99234-99236)
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
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A consultation is a type of service provided by a physician whose opinion or advice
regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem is requested by another
physician or other appropriate source.
A physician consultant may initiate diagnostic and/or therapeutic services at the same or
subsequent visit.
The request for a consultation from the attending physician or other appropriate source and
the need for consultation must be documented in the patient's medical record. The
consultant's opinion and any services that were ordered or performed must also be
documented in the patient's medical record and communicated by written report to the
requesting physician or other appropriate source.
A "consultation" initiated by a patient and/or family is not reported using the consultation
codes, but may be reported using the codes for visits, as appropriate.
Any specifically identifiable procedure (i.e., identified with a specific procedure code)
performed on or subsequent to the date of the initial consultation should be reported
separately.
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If subsequent to the completion of a consultation, the consultant assumes responsibility for
management of a portion or all of the patient's condition(s), the consultation codes should
not be used. In the hospital setting, the consulting physician should use the appropriate
initial hospital care code for the initial encounter and subsequent hospital care codes (not
follow-up consultation codes). In the office setting, the appropriate established patient code
should be used.
There are two subcategories of consultations: office and initial inpatient consultation (other
than office), See each subcategory for specific reporting instructions.
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT CONSULTATION - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report consultations provided in the physician's office or in
an outpatient or other ambulatory facility, including hospital observation services,
home services, domiciliary, rest home, custodial care, or emergency department (see
consultation definition, above). When reporting procedure codes 99241-99245 with a
place of service office, reimbursement will not exceed 120% of the Maximum State Medical
Fee Schedule amount. Follow-up visits in the consultant's office or other outpatient facility
that are initiated by the physician consultant are reported using office visit codes for
established patients (99211-99215). If an additional request for an opinion or advice
regarding the same or a new problem is received from the attending physician and
documented in the medical record, the office consultation codes may be used again.
Follow-up visits in the consultant's office that are initiated by the physician consultant are
reported using office visit codes for established patients (99211-99215). If an additional
request for an opinion or advice regarding the same or a new problem is received from the
attending physician or other appropriate source and documented in the medical record, the
office consultation codes may be used again.
99241
Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which
requires these three key components: a problem focused history, a problem focused
examination, and straightforward medical decision making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically
spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office consultation with 25-year-old postpartum female with severe symptomatic
hemorrhoids.
Office consultation with 58-year-old male, referred for follow-up creatinine level and
evaluation of obstructive uropathy, relieved two months ago.
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99242
Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which
requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history, an
expanded problem focused examination, and straightforward medical decision
making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 30
minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office consultation for management of systolic hypertension in a 70-year-old male
scheduled for elective prostate resection.
Office consultation with 66-year-old female with wrist and hand pain, and finger
numbness, secondary to suspected carpal tunnel syndrome.
Office consultation with 27-year-old female, with old amputation, for evaluation of
existing above knee prosthesis.
99243
Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which
requires these three key components: a detailed history, a detailed examination, and
medical decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically
spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Initial office consultation for a 65-year-old female with persistent bronchitis.
Initial office consultation for a 65-year-old man with chronic low-back pain radiating
to the leg.
99244
Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which
requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive
examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office consultation with 38-year-old female, with inflammatory bowel disease, who
now presents with right lower quadrant pain and suspected intra-abdominal
abscess.
Initial office consultation for discussion of treatment options for a 40-year-old female
with a two-centimeter adenocarcinoma of the breast.
Initial office consultation with 72-year-old male with esophageal carcinoma,
symptoms of dysphagia and reflux.
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99245
Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which
requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive
examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
For example:
Office consultation for a 23-year-old female with State II A Hodgkin's disease with
positive supraclavicular and mediastinal nodes.
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report physician consultations provided to hospital
inpatients, residents of nursing facility, or patients in a partial hospital setting. Only one initial
consultation should be reported by a consultant per admission.
99251
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these
three key components: a problem focused history, a problem focused examination,
and straightforward medical decision making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically
spend 20 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Initial hospital consultation for a 30-year-old female complaining of vaginal itching,
post orthopaedic surgery.
99252
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these
three key components: an expanded problem focused history, an expanded
problem focused examination, and straightforward medical decision making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 40
minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Hospital consultation for possible drug eruption in 50-year-old male.
Preoperative hospital consultation for evaluation of hypertension in a 60-year-old
male who will undergo a cholecystectomy. Patient had a normal annual check-up in
your office four months ago.
Initial hospital consultation for recommendation of antibiotic prophylaxis for a patient
with a synthetic heart valve who will undergo urologic surgery.
99253
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these
three key components: a detailed history, a detailed examination, and medical
decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically
spend 55 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
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For example:
Initial hospital consultation for a 57-year-old male, post lower endoscopy, for
evaluation of abdominal pain and fever.
Hospital consultation for diagnosis/management of fever following abdominal
surgery.
Initial hospital consultation for rehabilitation of a 73-year-old female one week after
surgical management of a hip fracture.
Initial hospital consultation for a 35-year-old female with a fever and pulmonary
infiltrate following cesarean section.
99254
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these
three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive examination,
and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 80 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Evaluation of 63-year-old in the ICU with diabetes and chronic renal failure who
develops acute respiratory distress syndrome 36 hours after a mitral valve
replacement.
Emergency hospital consultation for possible bowel obstruction in a 72-year-old
patient.
Initial hospital consultation for a 66-year-old female with enlarged supraclavicular
lymph nodes, found on biopsy to be malignant.
Initial hospital consultation for evaluation of a 71-year-old male with hyponatremia
(serum sodium 114) who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.
Initial hospital consultation for a 43-year-old female for evaluation of sudden painful
visual loss, optic neuritis and episodic paresthesia.
Consultation in hospital for 35-year-old female with fever, swollen joints, and rash of
one week duration.
99255
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these
three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive examination, and
medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 110 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
For example:
Initial hospital consultation in the ICU for a 70-year-old male who experienced a
cardiac arrest during surgery and was resuscitated.
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Initial consultation in the ICU for a 51-year-old patient who is on a ventilator and has
a fever two weeks after a renal transplantation.
Initial hospital consultation for a patient with severe pancreatitis complicated by
respiratory insufficiency, acute renal failure and abscess formation.
Initial evaluation and formulation of plan for management of multiple trauma patient
with complex pelvic fracture, 35-year-old male.
Initial hospital consultation for a 70-year-old cirrhotic male admitted with ascites,
jaundice, encephalopathy, and massive hematemesis.
Initial hospital consultation for a 50-year-old male with a history of previous
myocardial infarction, now with acute pulmonary edema and hypotension.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
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The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in the
emergency department. No distinction is made between new and established patients in the
emergency department.
An emergency department is defined as an organized hospital-based facility for the provision
of unscheduled episodic services to patients who present for immediate medical attention.
The facility must be available 24 hours a day.
For critical care services provided in the Emergency Department, see critical care notes and
99291-99292.
For evaluation and management services provided to a patient in an observation area of a
hospital, see 99217-99220.
For observation or inpatient care services (including admission and discharge services), see
99234-99236.
99281
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: a problem focused history, a problem focused
examination, and straightforward medical decision making.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor.
For example:
Emergency department visit for a patient for removal of sutures from a well-healed,
uncomplicated laceration.
Emergency department visit for a patient for tetanus toxoid immunization.
Emergency department visit for a patient with several uncomplicated insect bites.
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99282
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history, an
expanded problem focused examination, and medical decision making of low
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity.
For example:
Emergency department visit for a 20-year-old student who presents with a painful
sunburn with blister formation on the back.
Emergency department visit for a patient with a minor traumatic injury of an
extremity with localized pain, swelling, and bruising.
Emergency department visit for a child presenting with impetigo localized to the
face.
Emergency department visit for an otherwise healthy patient whose chief complaint
is a red, swollen cystic lesion on his/her back.
Emergency department visit for a young adult patient with infected sclera and
purulent discharge from both eyes without pain, visual disturbance or history of
foreign body in either eye.
Emergency department visit for a patient presenting with a rash on both legs after
exposure to poison ivy.
99283
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history, an
expanded problem focused examination, and medical decision making of moderate
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity.
For example:
Emergency department visit for a sexually active female complaining of vaginal
discharge who is afebrile and denies experiencing abdominal or back pain.
Emergency department visit for a patient with an inversion ankle injury, who is
unable to bear weight on the injured foot and ankle.
Emergency department visit for a healthy, young adult patient who sustained a
blunt head injury with local swelling and bruising without subsequent confusion,
loss of consciousness or memory deficit.
Emergency department visit for a well-appearing 8-year-old child who has a fever,
diarrhea and abdominal cramps, is tolerating oral fluids and is not vomiting.
Emergency department visit for a patient who has a complaint of acute pain
associated with a suspected foreign body in the painful eye.
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99284
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components: a detailed history, a detailed examination,
and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity, and require urgent
evaluation by the practitioner but do not pose an immediate significant threat to life
or physiologic function.
For example:
Emergency department visit for a 4-year-old child who fell off a bike sustaining a
head injury with brief loss of consciousness.
Emergency department visit for a patient with flank pain and hematuria.
Emergency department visit for an elderly female who has fallen and is now
complaining of pain in her right hip and is unable to walk.
Emergency department visit for a female presenting with lower abdominal pain and
a vaginal discharge.
99285
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which
requires these three key components within the constraints imposed by the urgency
of the patient's clinical condition and/or mental status: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity and pose an immediate
significant threat to life or physiologic function.
For example:
Emergency department visit for a patient with a complicated overdose requiring
aggressive management to prevent side effects from the ingested material.
Emergency department visit for a patient exhibiting active, upper gastrointestinal
bleeding.
Emergency department visit for a patient with an acute onset of chest pain
compatible with symptoms of cardiac ischemia and/or pulmonary embolus.
Emergency department visit for a patient with a new onset of a cerebral vascular
accident.
Emergency department visit for a patient with a new onset of rapid heart rate
requiring IV drugs.
Emergency department visit for a previously healthy young adult patient who is
injured in an automobile accident and is brought to the emergency department
immobilized and has symptoms compatible with intra-abdominal injuries or multiple
extremity injuries.
Emergency department visit for a patient who presents with a sudden onset of "the
worst headache of her life," and complains of a stiff neck nausea, and inability to
concentrate.
Emergency department visit for acute febrile illness in an adult, associated with
shortness of breath and an altered level of alertness.
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PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE PATIENT TRANSPORT
The following codes 99289 and 99290 are used to report the physical attendance and direct
face-to-face care by a physician during the interfacility transport of a critically ill or critically
injured pediatric patient. For the purpose of reporting codes 99289 and 99290, face-to-face
care begins when the physician assumes primary responsibility for the pediatric patient at
the referring hospital/facility, and ends when the receiving hospital/facility accepts
responsibility for the pediatric patient's care. Only the time the physician spends in direct
face-to-face contact with the patient during the transport should be reported. Pediatric
patient transport services involving less than 30 minutes of face-to-face physician care
should not be reported using codes 99289, 99290. Procedure(s) or service(s) performed by
other members of the transporting team may not be reported by the supervising physician.
The following services are included when performed during the pediatric patient transport by
the physician providing critical care and may not be reported separately: routine monitoring
evaluations (eg, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry), the
interpretation of cardiac output measurements (93561, 93562), chest x-rays (71010, 71015,
71020), pulse oximetry, blood gases and information data stored in computers (eg, ECG's,
blood pressures, hematologic data), gastric intubation pressures, hematologic data), gastric
intubation (43752), temporary transcutaneous pacing (92953), ventilatory management and
vascular access procedures (36000, 36400, 36405, 36406, 36540, 36600). Any services
performed which are not listed above should be reported separately.
Critical care is the direct delivery by a physician(s) of medical care for a critically ill or
critically injured patient. A critcial illness or injury acutely impairs one or more vital organ
systems such as that there is a high probability of imminent or life threatening deterioration
in the patient's condition. Critical care involves high complexity decision making to assess,
manipulate, and support vital system function(s) to treat single or multiple vital organ system
failure and/or to prevent further life threatening deterioration of the patient's condition.
Examples of vital organ system failure include, but are not limited to: central nervous system
failure, circulatory failure, shock, renal, hepatic, metabolic, and/or respiratory failure.
Providing medical care to a crtically ill, injured, or post-operative patient qualifies as a critical
care service only if both the illness or injury and the treatment being provided meet the
above requirements.
The direction of emergency care to transporting staff by a physician located in a hospital or
other facility by two-way communication is not considered direct face-to-face care and
should not be reported with codes 99289, 99290. Physician direction of emergency care
through outside voice communication to transporting staff personnel is not reimbursable as a
separate procedure.
The emergency department service codes (99281-99285), initial hospital care codes (9922199223), hourly critical care codes (99291, 99292), or initial neonatal intensive care code
(99295) are only reported after the patient has been admitted to the emergency department,
the inpatient floor or the critical care unit of the receiving facility.
Code 99289 is used to report the first 30-74 minutes of direct face-to-face time with the
transport pediatric patient and should be reported only once on a given date. Code 99290 is
used to report each additional 30 minutes provided on a given date. Face-to-face services
less than 30 minutes should not be reported with these codes. (Report Required)
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99289
99290
Critical care services delivered by a physician, face-to-face, during an interfacility
transport of critically ill or critically injured pediatric patient, 24 months of age or less;
Report Required first 30-74 minutes of hands on care during transport
each additional 30 minutes (Report Required)
(List separately in addition to code for primary service)
(Use 99290 in conjunction with 99289)
(Critical care of less than 30 minutes total duration should be reported with the
appropriate E/M code)
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Critical care is the direct delivery by a physician(s) of medical care for a critically ill or
critically injured patient. A critical illness or injury acutely impairs one or more vital organ
systems such that there is a high probability of imminent or life threatening deterioration in
the patient’s condition. Critical care involves high complexity decision making to assess,
manipulate, and support vital system function(s) to treat single or multiple vital organ system
failure and/or to prevent further life threatening deterioration of the patient’s condition.
Examples of vitalorgan system failure include, but are not limited to: central nervous system
failure, circulatory failure, shock, renal, hepatic, metabolic, and/or respiratory failure.
Although critical care typically requires interpretation of multiple physiologic parameters
and/or application of advanced technology(s), critical care may be provided in life
threatening situations when these elements are not present. Critical care may be provided
on multiple days, even if no changes are made in the treatment rendered to the patient,
provided that the patient’s condition continues to require the level of physician attention
described above.
Providing medical care to a critically ill, injured, or post-operative patient qualifies as a critical
care service only if both the illness or injury and the treatment being provided meet the
above requirements. Critical care is usually, but not always, given in a critical care area, such
as the coronary care unit, intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, respiratory care
unit, or the emergency care facility.
Inpatient critical care services provided to infants 29 days up through 24 months of age are
reported with pediatric critical care codes 99293 and 99294. The pediatric critical care codes
are reported as long as the infant/young child qualifies for critical care services during the
hospital stay through 24 months of age. Inpatient critical care services provided to neonates
(28 days of age or less) are reported with the neonatal critical care codes 99295 and 99296.
The neonatal critical care codes are reported as long as the neonate qualifies for critical care
services during the hospital stay through the 28th postnatal day. The reporting of the
pediatric and neonatal critical care services is not based on the time or the type of unit (eg,
pediatric or neonatal critical care unit) and it is not dependent upon the type of provider
delivering the care. To report critical care services provided in the outpatient setting (eg,
emergency department or office), for neonates and pediatric patients up through 24 months
of age, see the hourly Critical Care codes 99291, 99292. If the same physician provides
critical care services for a neonatal or pediatric patient in both the outpatient and inpatient
settings on the same day, report only the appropriate Neonatal or Pediatric Critical Care
code (99293-99296) for all critical care services provided on that day. For additional
instructions on reporting these services , see the Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care section
and codes 99293-99296.
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Services for a patient who is not critically ill but happens to be in a critical care unit are
reported using other appropriate E/M codes.
Critical care and other E/M services may be provided to the same patient on the same date
by the same physician.
The following services are included in reporting critical care when performed during the
critical period by the physician(s) providing critical care: the interpretation of cardiac output
measurements (93561, 93562), chest x-rays (71010, 71015, 71020), pulse oximetry (94760,
94761, 94762), blood gases, and information data stored in computers (eg, ECGs, blood
pressures, hematologic data (99090)); gastric intubation (43752, 91105); temporary
transcutaneous pacing (92953), ventilatory management (94656, 94657, 94660, 94662); and
vascular access procedures (36000, 36410, 36415, 36540, 36600). Any services performed
which are not listed above should be reported seperately.
Codes 99291, 99292 should be reported for the physician’s attendance during the transport
of critically ill or critically injured patients over 24 months of aget o or from a facility or
hospital. For physician transport services of critically ill or critically injured pediatric patients
24 months of age or less see 99289, 99290.
The critical care codes 99291 and 99292 are used to report the total duration of time spent
by a physician providing critical care services to a critically ill or critically injured patient, even
if the time spent by the physician on that date is not continuous. For any given period of time
spent providing critical care services, the physician must devote his or her full attention to the
patient and, therefore, cannot provide services to any other patient during the same period of
time.
Time spent with the individual patient should be recorded in the patient’s record. The time
that can be reported as critical care is the time spent engaged in work directly related to the
individual patient’s care, whether that time was spent at the immediate bedside or elsewhere
on the floor or unit. For example, time spent on the unit or at the nursing station on the floor
reviewing test results or imaging studies, discussing the critically ill patient;s care with other
medical staff or documenting critical care services in the medical record would be reported
as critical care, even though it does not occur at the bedside. Also, when the patient is
unable or clinically incompetent to participate in discussions, time spent on the floor or unit
with family members or surrogate decision makers obtaining a medical history, reviewing the
patient’s condition or prognosis, or discussing treatment or limitation(s) of treatment may be
reported as critical care, provided that the conversation bears directly on the management of
the patient.
Time spent in activites that occur outside of the unit or off the floor (eg, telephone calls,
whether taken at home, in the office, or elsewhere in the hospital) may not be reported as
critical care since the physician is not immediately available to the patient. Time spent in
activities that do not directly contribute to the treatment of the patient may not be reported
as critical care, even if they are performed in the critical care unit (eg, participation in
administrative meetings or telephone calls to discuss other patients). Time spent performing
seperately reportable procedures or services should not be included in the time reported as
critical care time.
Code 99291 is used to report the first 30-74 minutes of critical care on a given date. It
should be used only once per date even if the time spent by the physician is not continuous
on that date. Critical care of less than 30 minutes total duration on a given date should be
reported with the appropriate E/M code.
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99291
99292
Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured
patient, requiring the constant attendance of the physician; first hour
each additional 30 minutes
(List separately in addition to code for primary service)
INPATIENT NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
The following codes (99293-99296) are used to report services provided by a neonatologist
or pediatric critical care specialist directing the inpatient care of a critically ill neonate/infant.
The same definitions for critical care services apply for the adult, child, and neonate.
The initial day neonatal critical care code (99295) can be used in addition to code 99440 as
appropriate, when the physician is present for the delivery and newborn resuscitation is
required. Other procedures performed as a necessary part of the resuscitation (eg,
endotracheal intubation) are also reported separately.
Codes 99295, 99296 are used to report services provided by a neonatologist directing the
inpatient care of a critically ill neonate through the first 28 days of life. They represent care
starting with the date of admission (99295) and subsequent day(s) (99296) and may be
reported only once per day, per patient. Once the neonate is no longer considered to be
critically ill, the Continuing Intensive Care Services codes for those with present body weight
of less than 2500 grams (99298, 99299) or the codes for Subsequent Hospital Care (9923199233) for those with present body weight over 2500 grams should be utilized.
Codes 99293, 99294 are used to report services provided by a neonatologist or pediatric
critical care specialist directing the inpatient care of a critically ill infant or young child from
29 days of postnatal age through 24 months of age. They represent care starting with the
date of admission (99293) and subsequent day(s) (99294) and may be reported by a single
pediatric critcial care specialist only once per day, per patient in a given setting. The critically
ill or critically injured child older than two years when admitted to an intensive care unit would
be reported with hourly critical care service codes (99291, 99292). Once an infant is no
longer considered to be critically ill but continues to require intensive care, the Continuing
Intensive Care Services codes (99298, 99299) should be used to report services for infants
with present body weight of less than 2500 grams. When the present body weight of those
infants exceeds 2500 grams, the Subsequent Hospital Care (99231-99233) codes should be
utilized.
Care rendered under 99293-99296 includes management, monitoring, and treatment of the
patient including respiratory, pharmacological control of the circulatory system, enteral and
parenteral nutrition, metabolic and hematologic maintenance, parent/family counseling, case
management services, and personal direct supervision of the health care team in the
performance of cognitive and procedural activities.
The pediatric and neonatal critical care codes include those procedures listed above for the
hourly critical care codes (99291, 99292). In addition, the following procedures are also
included in the bundled (global) pediatric and neonatal critical care services codes (9929399296): umbilical venous (36510) and umbilical arterial (36660) catheters, central (36488,
36490) or peripheral vessel catheterization (36000), other arterial catheters (36140, 36620),
oral or nasogastric tube placement (43752), endotracheal intubation (31500), lumbar
puncture (62270), suprapubic bladder aspiration (51000), bladder catheterization, initiation
and management of mechanical ventilation or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
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surfactant administration, intravascular fluid administration (90760, 90768), transfusion of
blood components (36430, 36440), vascular punctures (36420, 36600), invasive or noninvasive electronic monitoring of vital signs, bedside pulmonary function testing (94375)
and/or monitoring or interpretation of blood gases or oxygen saturation and/or prolonged
extracorporeal circulation for cardiopulmonary insufficiency (ECMO) (33960, 33961). Any
services performed which are not listed above should be reported separately.
For additional instructions, see descriptions listed for 99293-99296.
INPATIENT PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
99293
99294
Initial inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management
of a critically ill infant or young child, 29 days through 24 months of age
Subsequent inpatient pediatric critical care, per day, for the evaluation and
management of a critically ill infant or young child, 29 days through 24 months of
age
INPATIENT NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE
99295
Initial inpatient neonatal critical care, per day, for the evaluation and management of
a critically ill neonate, 28 days of age or less
This code is reserved for the date of admission for neonates who are critically ill.
Critically ill neonates require cardiac and/or respiratory support (including ventilator
or nasal CPAP when indicated), continuous or frequent vital sign monitoring,
laboratory and blood gas interpretations, follow-up neonatologist reevaluations, and
constant observation by the health care team under direct neonatologist
supervision. Immediate preoperative evaluation and stabilization of neonates with life
threatening surgical or cardiac conditions are included under this code. Neonates
with life threatening surgical or cardiac conditions are included under this code.
Care for neonates who require an intensive care setting but who are not critically ill is
reported using the initial hospital care codes (99221-99223).
99296
Subsequent inpatient neonatal critical care, per day, for the evaluation and
management of a critically ill neonate, 28 days of age or less
A critically ill neonate will require cardiac and/or respiratory support (including
ventilator or nasal CPAP when indicated), continuous or frequent vital sign
monitoring, laboratory and blood gas interpretations, follow-up neonatologist
reevaluations throughout a 24 hour period, and constant observation by the health
care team under direct neonatalogist supervision.
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CONTINUING INTENSIVE CARE SERIVCES
Codes 99298, 99299 and 99300 are used to report services subsequent to the day of
admission provided by a neonatologist or pediatric critical care specialist directing the
continuing intensive care of the low birth weight (LBW, 1500-2500 grams present body
weight) infant, very low birth weight (VLBW, less than 1500 grams present body weight)
infant, or normal weight (2501-5000 grams present body weight) newborn who do not meet
the definition of critically ill but continue to require intensive observation, frequent
interventions and other intensive services. Codes 99298-99300 represent subsequent day(s)
of care and may be reported only once per calendar day, per patient and are global codes
with the same services bundled as outlined under codes 99293-99296.
For additional instructions, see descriptions listed for 99298-99300.
99298
Subsequent intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the
recovering very low birth weight infant (present body weight less than 1500 grams)
(Neonatologist or Pediatric Critical Care Specialist only)
Infants with present body weight less than 1500 grams who are not critically ill but
continue to require intensive cardiac and respiratory monitoring, continuous and/or
frequent vital sign monitoring, heat maintenance, enteral and/or parenteral
nutritional adjustments, laboratory and oxygen monitoring and constant observation
by the health care team under the direct neonatologist or pediatric critical care
specialist supervision. Neonatologist or pediatric critical care specialist
reevaluations throughout a 24 hour period.
99299
Subsequent intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the
recovering low birth weight infant (present body weight of 1500-2500 grams)
(Neonatologist or Pediatric Critical Care Specialist only)
Infants with present body wieght of 1500-2500 grams who are not critically ill but
continue to require intensive cardiac and respiratory monitoring, continuous and/or
frequent vital sign monitoring, heat maintenance, enteral and/or parenteral
nutritional adjustments, laboratory and oxygen montioring and constant observation
by the health care team under direct neonatalogist or pediatric critical care specialist
supervision.
99300
Subsequent intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the
recovering infant (present body weight of 2501-5000 grams)
Infants with present body wieght of 2501-5000 grams who are no longer critically ill
but continue to require intensive cardiac and respiratory monitoring, continuous and
/or frequent vital sign monitoring, heat maintenance, enteral and/or parenteral
nutritional adjustments, laboratory and oxygen montioring, and constant observation
by the health care team under direct neonatalogist or pediatric critical care specialist
supervision.
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NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services to patients in
Nursing Facilities (formerly called Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Intermediate Care
Facilities (ICFs) or Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs)).
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY CARE - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
More than one comprehensive assessment may be necessary during an inpatient
confinement.
99304
Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient
which requires these three key components: a detailed or comprehensive history; a
detailed or comprehensive examination; and medical decision making that is
straightforward or of low complexity.
Usually the problem(s) requiring admission are of low severity.
99305
Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a
comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually the problem(s) requiring admission are of moderate severity.
99306
Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a
comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of high severity.
SUBSEQUENT NURSING FACILITY CARE - NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
The following codes are used to report the services provided to residents of nursing facilities
who do not require a comprehensive assessment, and/or who have not had a major,
permanent change of status.
All levels include reviewing the medical record, noting changes in the resident's status since
the last visit, and reviewing and signing orders.
99307
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a
new or established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a problem focused interval history, a problem focused examination,
and/or medical decision making that is straightforward.
Usually, the patient is stable, recovering or improving.
99308
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a
patient, which requires at least two of these three components: an expanded
problem focused interval history, an expanded problem focued examination, and/or
medical decision making of low complexity
Usually, the patient is responding inadequately to therapy or has developed a minor
complication
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99309
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a
new or established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a detailed interval history, a detailed examination, and/or medical
decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the patient has developed a significant complication or a significant new
problem.
99310
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a
new or established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a comprehensive interval history, a comprehensive examination,
and/or medical decision making of high complexity.
The patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem
requiring immediate physician attention.
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE SERVICES
The nursing facility discharge day management codes are to be used to report the total
duration of time spent by a practitioner for the final nursing facility discharge of patient. The
codes include, as appropriate, final examination of the patient, discussion of the nursing
facility stay, even if the time spent by the physician on that date is not continuous.
Instructions are given for continuing care to all relevant caregivers, and preparation of
discharge records, prescriptions and referral forms.
99315
99316
Nursing facility discharge day management; 30 minutes or less
more than 30 minutes
DOMICILIARY, REST HOME (e.g., BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services in a facility
which provides room, board and other personal assistance services, generally on a
long-term basis. The facility's services do not include a medical component. Typical times
have not yet been established for this category of services.
NEW PATIENT
99324
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a problem focused history, a problem
focused examination, and medical decision making that is straightforward.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 20
minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
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99325
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history,
an expanded problem focused examination, and medical decision making of low
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically
spend 30 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
99326
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a detailed history, a detailed
examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 45 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
99327
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity. Physicians typically spend
60 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
99328
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history, a
comprehensive examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually, the patient is unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring
immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 75 minutes with the
patient and/or family or caregiver.
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
99334
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a problem
focused interval history, a problem focused examination, and/or medical decision
making that is straightforward.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor. Physicians typically
spend 15 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
99335
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: an expanded
problem focused interval history, an expanded problem focused examination, and/or
medical decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Physicians
typically spend 25 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
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Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a detailed
interval history, a detailed examination, and/or medical decision making of moderate
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 40 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
99337
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established
patient, which requires at least two of these three key components: a
comprehensive interval history, a comprehensive examination, and medical decision
making of moderate to high complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. The patient
may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring
immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes with the
patient and/or family or caregiver.
HOME SERVICES
The following codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in a
private residence.
NEW PATIENT
99341
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires
these three key components: a problem focused history, a problem focused
examination, and medical decision making that is straightforward.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 20
minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99342
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires
these three key components: an expanded problem focused history, an expanded
problem focused examination, and medical decision making of low complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically
spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99343
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires
these three key components: a detailed history, a detailed examination, and medical
decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians
typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99344
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires
these three key components: a comprehensive history, a comprehensive
examination; and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) are of high severity. Physicians typically spend
60 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
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99345
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires
these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive
examination and medical decision making of high complexity.
Usually the patient is unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring
immediate Physician attention. Physicians typically spend 75 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
99347
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which
requires at least two of these three key components: a problem focused interval
history; a problem focused examination; straightforward medical decision making.
Usually the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor. Physicians typically
spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99348
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which
requires at least two of these three key components: an expanded problem focused
interval history; an expanded problem focused examination; medical decision
making of low complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity.
typically spend 25 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99349
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which
requires at least two of these three key components: a detailed interval history; a
detailed examination; medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Usually the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity.
typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99350
Physicians
Physicians
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which
requires at least two of these three key components: a comprehensive interval
history; a comprehensive examination; medical decision making of moderate to high
complexity.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. The patient
may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring
immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
Codes 99354-99357 are used when a physician provides prolonged service
involving direct (face-to-face) patient contact that is beyond the usual service in
either the inpatient or outpatient setting. This service is reported in addition to other
physician service, including evaluation and management services at any level.
Appropriate codes should be selected for supplies provided or procedures
performed in the care of the patient during this period. (Report Required)
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PROLONGED SERVICES
PROLONGED PHYSICIAN SERVICE WITH DIRECT (FACE-TO-FACE) PATIENT
CONTACT
Codes 99354-99357 are used when a physician provides prolonged service involving direct
(face-to-face) patient contact that is beyond the usual service in either the inpatient or
outpatient setting. This service is reported in addition to other physician service, including
evaluation and management services at any level. Appropriate codes should be selected for
supplies provided or procedures performed in the care of the patient during this period.
(Report Required)
Codes 99354-99357 are used to report the total duration of face-to-face time spent by a
physician on a given date providing prolonged service, even if the time spent by the
physician on that date is not continuous.
Code 99354 or 99356 is used to report the first hour of prolonged service on a given date,
depending on the place of service. Either code also may be used to report a total duration of
prolonged service of 30-60 minutes on a given date. Either code should be used only once
per date, even if the time spent by the physician is not continuous on that date. Prolonged
service of less than 30 minutes total duration on a given date is not separately reported
because the work involved is included in the total work of the evaluation and management
codes.
Code 99355 or 99357 is used to report each additional 30 minutes beyond the first hour,
depending on the place of service. Either code may also be used to report the final 15-30
minutes of prolonged service on a given date. Prolonged service of less than 15 minutes
beyond the first hour or less than 15 minutes beyond the final 30 minutes is not reported
separately.
99354
99355
99356
99357
Prolonged physician service in the office or other outpatient setting requiring
direct (face-to-face) patient contact beyond the usual service (e.g., prolonged
care and treatment of an acute asthmatic patient in an outpatient setting)(Report
Required); first hour
(Use 99354 in conjunction with codes 99201-99215, 99241-99245, 99304-99350)
each additional 30 minutes
(Use 99355 in conjunction with code 99354)
Prolonged physician service in the inpatient setting, requiring direct (face-to-face)
patient contact beyond the usual service (e.g., maternal fetal monitoring for high
risk delivery or other physiological monitoring, prolonged care of an acutely ill
inpatient) (Report Required); first hour
(Use 99356 in conjunction with codes 99221-99233, 99251-99255)
each additional 30 minutes
(Use 99357 in conjunction with code 99356)
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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES
The following codes are used to report well visit services provided to patients ages 0-20
years old, in the pratitioner’s private office setting only.
NEW PATIENT
99381
Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new
patient; infant (age under 1 year)
99382
Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new
patient; early childhood (age 1 through 4 years)
99383
Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new
patient; late childhood (age 5 through 11 years)
99384
Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new
patient; adolescent (age 12 through 17 years)
99385
Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new
patient; (18-20 years)
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ESTABLISHED PATIENT
99391
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures,
established patient; infant (age under 1 year)
99392
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures,
established patient; early childhood (age 1 through 4 years)
99393
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures,
established patient; late childhood (age 5 through 11 years)
99394
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures,
established patient; adolescent (age 12 through 17 years)
99395
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an
individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination,
counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the
ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures,
established patient; (18-20 years)
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NEWBORN CARE
The following codes are used to report the services provided to newborns in several
different settings. For newborn hospital discharge services provided on a date subsequent
to the admission date of the newborn, use 99238. For discharge services provided to
newborns admitted and discharged on the same date, see 99435.
99431
99433
99435
99440
History and examination of the normal newborn infant, initiation of diagnostic and
treatment programs and preparation of hospital records. (This code should also
be used for birthing room deliveries.)
Subsequent hospital care, for the evaluation and management of a normal
newborn, per day.
History and examination of the normal newborn infant, including the preparation of
medical records (this code should only be used for newborns assessed and
discharged from the hospital or birthing room on the same date)
Newborn resuscitation: provision of a positive pressure ventilation and/or chest
compressions in the presence of acute inadequate ventilation and/or cardiac
output.
OFFICE SERVICES – ALL PHYSICIANS
See General Information and Rules for definitions and examples of Evaluation and Management
services.
For Physician Specialty Code(s), see Appendix A.
PRIMARY CARE OFFICE SERVICES - See General Information and Rules #1
The following reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in the practitioner's
private office. For services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting see the appropriate
list of reimbursement amounts by Physician specialty for "Hospital Outpatient
Services".
NEW PATIENT (Problem Visit)
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
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Maximum
Fee
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
(Problem Visit)
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99211
30.00
99212
30.00
99213
30.00
99214
30.00
99215
30.00
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ESTABLISHED PATIENT
(Well Visit, Ages 0-20)
99391
30.00
99392
30.00
99393
30.00
99394
30.00
99395
30.00
NEW PATIENT (Well Visit, Ages 0-20)
99381
99382
99383
99384
99385
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
VISITS BY NON-SPECIALISTS: General Practice
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting. For
services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see above, Office Services – All
Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICE
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
5.00
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
6.50
6.50
6.50
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
6.50
6.50
6.50
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
5.00
5.00
5.00
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OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
6.50
6.50
6.50
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
5.00
5.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
PATIENT
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
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Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
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DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (eg, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
Prolonged Physician Service with direct
(face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Code
99354
99355
99356
99357
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
25.00
12.50
NEWBORN CARE
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Allergy and Immunology (010), Colon and Rectal Surgery
(030), Dermatology (040), Otolaryngology (120), Pediatric Surgery (153), Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation (160), Plastic Surgery (170), General Surgery (210),
Thoracic Surgery (220), or Urology (230)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services–All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
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OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
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NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
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PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Anesthesiology (020)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
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HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Code
99354
99355
99356
99357
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
25.00
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
NEWBORN CARE
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
99440
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
25.00
VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Family Practice (050), General Preventive Medicine (182),
Occupational Medicine (183), Public Health (184), Aerospace Medicine (185)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
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HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
7.50
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
9.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Maximum
Procedure
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
12.50
7.50
12.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Internal Medicine (060), Cardiovascular Disease (062),
Endocrinology and Metabolism (063), Gastroenterology (064), Hematology (065),
Infectious Disease (066), Nephrology (067), Pulmonary Disease (068), Rheumatology
(069) or Medical Oncology (241)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
25.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
7.50
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
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HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes
99241-99245 with a Place of Service
Office, reimbursement will not exceed
120% of the Maximum State Medical
Fee Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
25.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
9.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
15.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
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HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
15.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
25.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
15.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Maximum
Procedure
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Neurological Surgery (070), Child Neurology (193),
Neurology (194)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Pyhsicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
25.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
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HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
7.50
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
25.00
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
15.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
25.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
15.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
25.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
15.00
15.00
15.00
20.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
12.50
99357
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Obstetrics and Gynecology (089), Maternal and Fetal
Medicine (092), Reproductive Endocrinology (093), Gynecologic Oncology (242)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes
99241-99245 with a Place of Service
Office, reimbursement will not exceed
120% of the Maximum State Medical
Fee Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
12.50
12.50
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Ophthalmology (100)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes
99241-99245 with a Place of Service
Office, reimbursement will not exceed
120% of the Maximum State Medical
Fee Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99341
10.00
99342
10.00
99343
12.50
99344
12.50
99345
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99347
10.00
99348
10.00
99349
12.50
99350
12.50
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Maximum
Procedure
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Pediatrics (150), Pediatric Cardiology (151),
Pediatric
Hematology-Oncology
(152),
Pediatric
Nephrology
(154),
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (155), Pediatric Endocrinology (156), Pediatric
Pulmonology (157), Pediatric Critical Care (161), Pediatric Gastroenterology
(163)
For purposes of reimbursement under the New York State Medicaid program,
Pediatricians are considered to be providing specialty services when treating
patients under age 21. Services rendered to patients 21 years of age or older
should be billed using the appropriate General Practitioner or Primary Care
Services procedure codes.
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
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OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and Discharge
Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
PATIENT TRANSPORT
Procedure
Code
99289
99290
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
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PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
NEONATAL-PERINATAL
MEDICINE (155)
AND PEDIATRIC CRITICAL
CARE (161)
SPECIALTIES ONLY
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Procedure
Code
99293
99294
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
Maximum
Fee
206.00
114.00
NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE
CONTINUING INTENSIVE CARE
SERVICES
NEONATAL-PERINATAL
MEDICINE (155) ONLY
NEONATAL-PERINATAL
MEDICINE (155) AND PEDIATRIC
CRITICAL CARE (161)
SPECIALTIES ONLY
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99298
57.00
99299
54.00
50.00
99300
Procedure
Code
99295
99296
Maximum
Fee
233.00
115.00
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
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DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
10.00
10.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
99440
25.00
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
10.00
6.00
10.00
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Child Psychiatry (191), Psychiatry (192), Psychiatry
and Neurology (195)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99241
20.00
99242
20.00
99243
20.00
99244
20.00
99245
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99251
20.00
99252
20.00
99253
20.00
99254
20.00
99255
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Maximum
Procedure
Fee
Code
10.00
99291
10.00
99292
10.00
10.00
10.00
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
9.00
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
NEWBORN CARE
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Nuclear Medicine (080), Radiology (200), Diagnostic
Radiology (201), Diagnostic Radiology with Special Competence in Nuclear
Radiology (202), Therapeutic Radiology (205)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
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CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
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VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Emergency Medicine (250)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum
Fee
6.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
12.50
12.50
12.50
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
17.00
17.00
17.00
17.00
17.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Maximum
Procedure
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
NEWBORN CARE
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
VISITS BY SPECIALISTS: Orthopedic Surgery (110)
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient
setting. For services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see Office
Services-All Physicians.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
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HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE
DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
6.00
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE NEW
OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT
CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
6.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum
Fee
6.00
6.00
CONSULTATIONS (BY SPECIALISTS)
OFFICE OR OTHER OUTPATIENT
CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
When reporting procedure codes 9924199245 with a Place of Service Office,
reimbursement will not exceed 120% of
the Maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule Amount.
Procedure
Code
99241
99242
99243
99244
99245
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
INITIAL INPATIENT CONSULTATIONS
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
Procedure
Code
99251
99252
99253
99254
99255
Maximum
Fee
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SERVICES NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum
Fee
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99291
99292
Maximum
Fee
25.00
12.50
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED
PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING
FACILITY CARE NEW OR
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE
SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum
Fee
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum
Fee
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum
Fee
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
PROLONGED SERVICES
NEWBORN CARE
Prolonged Physician Service with
direct (face-to-face) patient contact
Procedure
Maximum
Code
Fee
99354
25.00
99355
12.50
99356
25.00
99357
12.50
Procedure
Code
99431
99433
99435
Maximum
Fee
6.50
5.00
6.50
PREFERRED PHYSICIAN AND CHILDRENS PROGRAM (PPAC)(158)
T
T
OFFICE SERVICES
The following reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in the practitioner's private
office. For services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting see the list of reimbursement
amounts for "Hospital Outpatient Services".
NEW PATIENT (Problem Visits)
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
(Problem Visits)
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
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NEW PATIENT (Well Visits)
Procedure
Code
99381
99382
99383
99384
99385
ESTABLISHED PATIENT (Well Visits)
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
Procedure
Code
99391
99392
99393
99394
99395
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
39.64
33.63
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting. For
services rendered in the practitioner's private office, see above.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
36.00
30.00
INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum Fee
Co. Group
Co. Group
A
B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT CARE
SERVICES
(Including Admission and
Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SERVICES
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
SUBSEQUENT NURSING FACILITY
CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR
CUSTODIAL CARE SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
Version 2006-1 (4/1/06)
Maximum Fee
Co.
Co.
Group A Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum Fee
Co.
Co.
Group A Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum Fee
Co.
Co.
Group A Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum Fee
Co.
Co.
Group A Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HIV ENHANCED FEES FOR PHYSICIAN PROGRAM (HIV-RFP)(249)
T
T
OFFICE SERVICES
The following reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in the practitioner's private
office. For services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting see the list of reimbursement
amounts for "Hospital Outpatient Services".
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
42.22
37.35
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Reimbursement amounts are for services rendered in a hospital outpatient setting. For services
rendered in the practitioner's private office, see page above.
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HOSPITAL OBSERVATION SERVICES
OBSERVATION CARE DISCHARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99217
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
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INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99218
99219
99220
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES
SUBSEQUENT HOSPITAL CARE
INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99221
99222
99223
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99231
99232
99233
OBSERVATION OR INPATIENT CARE SERVICES
(Including Admission and Discharge Services)
Procedure
Code
99234
99235
99236
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99238
99239
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
NURSING FACILITY SERVICES
INITIAL NURSING FACILITY CARE
NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99304
99305
99306
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
SUBSEQUENT NURSING FACILITY
CARE NEW OR ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99307
99308
99309
99310
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
NURSING FACILITY DISCARGE
SERVICES
Procedure
Code
99315
99316
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Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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DOMICILLARY, REST HOME (EG, BOARDING HOME), OR CUSTODIAL CARE SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99324
99325
99326
99327
99328
ESTABLISHED PATIENT
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
Procedure
Code
99334
99335
99336
99337
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
HOME SERVICES
NEW PATIENT
Procedure
Code
99341
99342
99343
99344
99345
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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Procedure
Code
99347
99348
99349
99350
Maximum Fee
Co. Group A Co. Group B
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
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CODE
FEE
LABORATORY SERVICES PERFORMED IN A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE
Certain laboratory procedures specified below are eligible for direct physician
reimbursement when performed in the office of the physician in the course of treatment
of his own patients.
The physician must be registered with the federal Health Care Finance Administration
(HCFA) to perform laboratory procedures as required by the federal Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88).
Procedures other than those specified must be performed by a laboratory, holding a
valid clinical laboratory permit in the commensurate laboratory, specialty issued by the
New York State Department of Health or, where appropriate, the New York City
Department of Health.
For detection of pregnancy, use code 81025.
Procedure code 85025 complete blood count (CBC), may not be billed with its
component codes 85007, 85013, 85018, 85041 or 85048.
81000
81002
81015
81025
85007
85013
85018
85025
85041
85048
85651
85652
87081
87880
Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose,
hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specificgravity,
urobilinogen, any number of these constituents; non-automated, with
microscopy
Non-automated, without microscopy
Urinalysis; microscopic only
Urine pregnancy test, by visual color comparison methods
Blood count; blood smear, microscopic examination with manual
differential WBC count (includes RBC morphology and platelet
estimation)
spun microhematocrit
hemoglobin (Hgb)
complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet
count) and automated differential WBC count
red blood cell (RBC) automated
leukocyte (WBC), automated
Sedimentation rate, erythrocyte; non-automated
automated
Culture, presumptive, pathogenic organisms, screening only (throat only)
Infectious agent detection by immunoassay with direct optical
observation; streptococcus, group A (throat only)
4.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.43
2.00
2.00
3.17
3.17
3.17
2.00
2.00
5.20
3.75
NOTE: Medicare reimburses for these services at 100 percent. No Medicare
co-insurance payments may be billed for the above listed procedure codes.
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DRUG ADMINISTRATION
IMMUNIZATIONS
If a significantly separately identifiable Evaluation and Management services (eg, office
service, preventative medicine services) is performed, the appropriate E/M code should be
reported in addition to the vaccine and toxoid codes.
Immunizations are usually given in conjunction with a medical service. When an
immunization is the only service performed, a minimal service may be listed in addition to
the injection. Immunization procedures include reimbursement for the supply of materials
and administration.
For dates of service on or after 7/1/03 when immunization materials are supplied by the
Vaccine for Children Program (VFC), bill using the procedure code that represents the
immunization(s) administered and append modifier –SL State Supplied Vaccine to
receive the VFC administration fee. See Medicine Section Modifiers for further information.
NOTE: The maximum fees for immunization injection codes are adjusted periodically by the
State to reflect the current acquisition cost of the antigen. For immunizations not supplied by
the VFC Program insert acquisition cost per dose plus a two dollar ($2.00) administration
fee in amount charged field on claim form. For codes listed BR, also attach itemized invoice
to claim form.
(For allergy testing, allergy vaccines and venom proteins, see Allergy and Clinical
Immunology Section)
To meet the reporting requirements of immunization registries, vaccine distribution
programs, and reporting systems (eg, Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) the exact
vaccine product administered needs to be reported with modifier -SL. Multiple codes for a
particular vaccine are provided in CPT when the schedule (number of doses or timing)
differs for two or more products of the same vaccine type (eg, hepatitus A, Hib) or the
vaccine product is available in more than one chemical formulation, dosage, or route of
administration.
Reimbursement for drugs (including vaccines and immune globulins) furnished by
practitioners to their patients is based on the acquisition cost to the practitioner of the drug
dose administered to the patient. For all drugs furnished in this fashion it is expected that
the practitioner will maintain auditable records of the actual itemized invoice cost of the
drug, including the numbers of doses of the drug represented on the invoice. New York
State Medicaid does not intend to pay more than the acquisition cost of the drug dosage, as
established by invoice, to the practitioner. Regardless of whether an invoice must be
submitted to Medicaid for payment, the practitioner is expected to limit his or her Medicaid
claim amount to the actual invoice cost of the drug dosage administered.
Separate codes are available for combination vaccines (eg, DTP-Hib, DtaP-Hib, HepB-Hib).
It is inappropriate to code each component of a combination vaccine separately. If a specific
vaccine code is not available, the Unlisted procedure code should be reported, until a new
code becomes available.
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IMMUNE GLOBULINS
Immune globulin products listed here include broad-spectrum and anti-infective immune
globulins, antitoxins, and various isoantibodies.
90281
90283
90291
90371
90375
90376
90379
90384
90385
90386
90389
90393
90396
90399
Immune Globulin (Ig), human, for intramuscular use (per 1 ml)
Immune Globulin (IgIV), human, for intravenous use (per 500 mg)
Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin (CMV-IgIV), human, for
BR
intravenous use
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIg), human, for intramuscular use
Rabies Immune Globulin (RIg), human, for intramuscular and/or
subcutaneous use (150 IU/ml)
Rabies Immune Globulin, heat-treated (RIg-HT), human, for
BR
intramuscular and/or subcutaneous use
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immune Globulin (RVS-IgIV), human, for
intravenous use (per 50 mg)
Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhIg), human, full-dose, for intramuscular
use
Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhIg), human, mini-dose, for intramuscular
use
Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhIgIV), human, for intravenous use (per 1500 IU)
Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIg), human, for intramuscular use (up to 250 units)
Vaccinia Immune Globulin, human, for intramuscular use
BR
Varicella-Zoster Immune Globulin, human, for intramuscular use (per 62.5 u/ml)
Unlisted Immune Globulin
BR
VACCINES/TOXOIDS
When billing for vaccine supplied by the Vaccine for Childrens Program, append modifier –
SL to the appropriate procedure code to receive the VFC administration fee.
90585
90586
90632
90633
90636
90645
90646
90647
90648
90655
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG) for tuberculosis, live, for percutaneous
use
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG) for bladder cancer, live, for
intravesical use
Hepatitis A vaccine, adult dosage, for intramuscular use
Hepatitis A vaccine, pediatric/adolescent dosage-2 dose schedule,
for intramuscular use
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccine (Hep-A – Hep-B), adult dose for
intramuscular use
Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (Hib), HbOC conjugate (4 dose
schedule), for intramuscular use
Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (Hib), PRP-D conjugate, for booster
use only, intramuscular use
Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (Hib), PRP-OMP conjugate (3 dose
schedule), for intramuscular use
Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (Hib), PRP-T conjugate (4 dose
schedule), for intramuscular use
Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, for children 6-35
of age, for intramuscular use
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CODE
90657
90658
90660
90665
90669
90675
90676
90690
90691
90692
90700
90701
90702
90703
90704
90705
90706
90707
90708
90710
90712
90713
90714
90715
90716
90717
90718
90720
90721
90723
Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, for children 6-35 months of age,
for intramuscular use
Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, for use in individuals 3 years of
age and above, for intramuscular use
Influenza virus vaccine, live, for intranasal use
Lyme Disease vaccine, adult dosage, for intramuscular use
Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine, polyvalent, for children under five
years, for intramuscular use
Rabies vaccine, for intramuscular use
Rabies vaccine, for intradermal use
Typhoid vaccine, live, oral
Typhoid vaccine, VI capsular polysaccharide (ViCPs), for
intramuscular use
Typhoid vaccine, heat- and phenol-inactivated (H-P), for
subcutaneous or intradermal use
Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis vaccine (DTaP),
for use in individuals younger than 7 years, for intramuscular use
Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and whole cell Pertussis vaccine (DTP),
for intramuscular use
Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoids (DT) adsorbed for use in
individuals younger than seven years, for intramuscular use
Tetanus toxoid adsorbed, for intramuscular use
Mumps virus vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Measles virus vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Rubella virus vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Measles, Mumps and Rubella virus vaccine (MMR), live, for subcutaneous use
Measles and Rubella virus vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella vaccine (MMRV), live, for
subcutaneous use
Poliovirus vaccine, (any type(s)) (OPV), live, for oral use
Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated, (IPV), for subcutaneous or
intramuscular use
Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids (Td) adsorbed, preservative free, for
use in individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use
Tetanus, Diphtheria toxoids and Acellular Pertussis vaccine (Tdap),
for use in individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use
Varicella virus vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Yellow Fever vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids (Td) adsorbed for use in individuals 7
years or older, for intramuscular use
Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and whole cell Pertussis vaccine
and Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (DTP-Hib), for intramuscular
use
Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis vaccine and
Hemophilus Influenza B vaccine (DtaP-Hib), for intramuscular use
Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoids, Acellular Pertussis vaccine, Hepatitis B,
and Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated (DtaP-Hep B-IPV), for
intramuscular use
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CODE
90725
90732
90733
90734
90735
90740
90743
90744
90746
90747
90748
90749
Cholera vaccine for injectable use
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide vaccine, 23-valent, adult
or immunosuppressed patient dosage, for use in individuals 2 years
or older, for subcutaneous or intramuscular use
Meningococcal Polysaccharide vaccine (any group(s)), for subcutaneous use
Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine, serogroups A, C, Y and W-135
(Tetravalent), for intramuscular use
Japanese Encephalitis virus vaccine, for subcutaneous use
Hepatitis B vaccine, dialysis or immunosuppressed patient dosage (3
dose schedule), for intramuscular use
Hepatitis B vaccine, adolescent (2 dose schedule), for intramuscular
use
Hepatitis B vaccine; pediatric/adolescent dosage, (3 dose schedule)
for intramuscular use
Hepatitis B vaccine; adult dose, for intramuscular use
dialysis or immunosuppressed patient, dosage (4 dose
schedule), for intramuscular use
Hepatitis B and Hemophilus Influenza B (Hep B -HIB), for
intramuscular use
Unlisted vaccine/toxoid
HYDRATION, THERAPEUTIC, PROPHYLACTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC
INJECTIONS AND INFUSIONS (EXCLUDES CHEMOTHERAPY)
T
T
Physician work related to hydration, injection, and infusion services predominantly involves
affirmation of treatment plan and direct supervision of staff.
If a significant separately identifiable Evaluation and Management service is performed, the
appropriate E/M service code should be reported using modifier 25 in addition to 9076090779. For same day E/M service a different diagnosis is not required.
If performed to facilitate the infusion or injection, the following services are included and are
not reported separately:
a. Use of local anesthesia
b. IV start
c. Access to indwelling IV, subcutaneous catheter or port
d. Flush at conclusion of infusion
e. Standard tubing, syringes, and supplies
(For declotting a catheter or port, see 36550)
When multiple drugs are administered, report the service(s) and the specific materials or
drugs for each.
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CODE
When administering multiple infusions, injections or combinations, only one “initial’’ service
code should be reported, unless protocol requires that two separate IV sites must be used.
The “initial’’ code that best describes the key or primary reason for the encounter should
always be reported irrespective of the order in which the infusions or injections occur. If an
injection or infusion is of a subsequent or concurrent nature, even if it is the first such service
within that group of services, then a subsequent or concurrent code from the appropriate
section should be reported (eg, the first IV push given subsequent to an initial one-hour
infusion is reported using a subsequent IV push code).
When reporting codes for which infusion time is a factor, use the actual time over which the
infusion is administered.
HYDRATION
Codes 90760-90761 are intended to report a hydration iv infusion to consist of a prepackaged fluid and electrolytes (eg, normal saline, D5-1/2 normal saline+30mEq KCL/liter),
but are not used to report infusion of drugs or other substances. Hydration IV infusions
typically require direct physician supervision for purposes of consent, safety oversight, or
intraservice supervision of staff. Typically such infusions require little special handling to
prepare or dispose of, and staff that administer these do not typically require advanced
practice training. After initial set-up, infusion typically entails little patient risk and thus little
monitoring.
90760
90761
Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, up to one hour
(Do not report 90760 if performed as a concurrent infusion service)
each additional hour, up to eight (8) hours
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
35.00
5.00
(Use 90761 in conjunction with 90760)
(Report 90761 for hydration infusion intervals of greater than 30
minutes beyond 1 hour increments)
(Report 90761 to identify hydration if provided as a secondary or
subsequent service after a different initial service [90760, 90765,
90774, 96409, 96413] is provided).
THERAPEUTIC, PROPHYLACTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC INJECTIONS AND
INFUSIONS (EXCLUDES CHEMOTHERAPY)
A therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnosis IV infusion or injection (90765-90779) (other than
hydration) is for the administration of substances/drugs. The fluid used to administer the
drug(s) is incidental hydration and is not separately reportable. These services typically
require direct physician supervision for any or all purposes of patient assessment, provision of
consent, safety oversight and intra-service supervision of staff. Typically such infusions
require special consideration to prepare, dose or dispose of, require practice training and
competency for staff who administer the infusions, and require periodic patient assessment
with vital sign monitoring during the infusion.
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CODE
Intravenous or intra-arterial push is defined as: a) an injection in which the health care
professional who administers the substance/drug is continuously present to administer the
injection and observe the patient, or b) aninfusion of 15 minutes or less.
(Do not report 90765-90779 with codes for which IV push or infusion is an inherent part of the
procedure (eg, administration of contrast material for a diagnostic imaging study))
(These codes are not to be used for intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular or routine IV
drug injections. These codes may not be used in addition to prolinged service codes)
90765
90766
Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify
substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
each additional hour, up to 8 hours
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
35.00
5.00
90767
additional sequential infusion, up to 1 hour
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
5.00
90768
concurrent infusion
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
5.00
90779
Unlisted therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic intravenous or intraarterial injection or infusion
BR
DRUGS ADMINISTERED OTHER THAN ORAL METHOD
THERAPEUTIC INJECTIONS
The following list of drugs can be injected either subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous.
A listing of chemotherapy drugs can be found in the Chemotherapy Section.
NOTE: The maximum fees for these drugs are adjusted periodically by the State to reflect
the estimated acquisition cost. Insert acquisition cost per dose in amount charged field on
claim form. For codes listed BR, also attach itemized invoice to claim form.
Reimbursement for drugs (including vaccines and immune globulins) furnished by
practitioners to their patients is based on the acquisition cost to the practitioner of the drug
dose administered to the patient. For all drugs furnished in this fashion it is expected that the
practitioner will maintain auditable records of the actual itemized invoice cost of the drug,
including the numbers of doses of the drug represented on the invoice. New York State
Medicaid does not intend to pay more than the acquisition cost of the drug dosage, as
established by invoice, to the practitioner. Regardless of whether an invoice must be
submitted to Medicaid for payment, the practitioner is expected to limit his or her Medicaid
claim amount to the actual invoice cost of the drug dosage administered.
J0135
J0150
J0170
Adalimumab, 20 mg
Injection Adenosine, for therapeutic use, 6 mg
(not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds, instead use unlisted
code)
Adrenalin, Epinephrine, up to 1 ml ampule
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J0180
J0205
J0207
J0210
J0215
J0256
J0270
Agalsidase Beta, 1 mg
Alglucerase, per 10 units
Amifostine, 500 mg
Methyldopate HCL (Aldomet), up to 250 mg
Alefacept (Amevive), 0.5 mg
Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor-Human, 10 mg
Alprostadil, per 1.25 mcg
(administered under direct physician supervision, not for self-administration)
J0275
Alprostadil Urethral Suppository
(administered under direct physician supervision, not for self-administration)
J0280
J0290
J0295
J0300
J0360
J0380
J0390
J0456
J0460
J0470
J0475
J0500
J0515
J0520
J0530
J0540
J0550
J0560
J0570
J0580
J0585
J0587
J0600
J0610
J0620
J0630
J0636
J0640
J0690
J0694
J0696
J0697
J0698
J0702
Aminophyllin, up to 250 mg
Ampicillin Sodium, 500 mg
Ampicillin Sodium/Sulbactam Sodium, per 1.5 gm
Amobarbital, up to 125 mg
Hydralazine HCL, up to 20 mg
Metaraminol Bitartrate, per 10 mg
Chloroquine Hydrochloride, up to 250 mg
Azithromycin, 500 mg
Atropine Sulfate, up to 0.3 mg
Dimercaprol, per 100 mg
Baclofen, 10 mg
Dicyclomine HCl, up to 20 mg
Benztropine Mesylate, per 1 mg
Bethanechol Chloride, Mytonachol or Urecholine, up to 5 mg
Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine, up to 600,000 units
Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine, up to 1,200,000 units
Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine, up to 2,400,000 units
Penicillin G Benzathine, up to 600,000 units
Penicillin G Benzathine, up to 1,200,000 units
Penicillin G Benzathine, up to 2,400,000 units
Botulinum Toxin Type A, per unit
Botulinum toxin type B, per 100 units
Edetate Calcium Disodium (Calcium Disodium Versenate), up to 1000 mg
Calcium Gluconate, per 10 ml
Calcium Glycerophosphate and Calcium Lactate, per 10 ml
Calcitonin-Salmon (Calcimar), up to 400 units
Calcitrol, 0.1 mcg
Leucovorin Calcium, per 50 mg
Cefazolin Sodium, 500 mg
Cefoxitin Sodium, 1 gm
Ceftriaxone Sodium, per 250 mg
Sterile Cefuroxime Sodium, per 750 mg
Cefotaxime Sodium, per gm
Betamethasone Acetate and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, per 3 Mg (1 unit= 3
mg. of Betamethasone Acetate and 3 mg of Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate)
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, per 4 mg
Cephapirin Sodium (Cefadyl), up to 1 gm
J0704
J0710
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CODE
J0713
J0715
J0720
J0725
J0740
J0744
J0745
J0760
J0770
J0780
J0795
J0835
J0881
J0885
J0895
J0900
J0945
J0970
J1000
J1020
J1030
J1040
J1051
J1055
J1056
J1060
J1070
J1080
J1094
J1100
J1110
J1120
J1160
J1165
J1170
J1180
J1190
J1200
J1205
J1212
J1230
J1240
J1260
J1320
J1330
J1364
J1380
J1390
Ceftazidime, per 500 mg
Ceftizoxime Sodium, per 500 mg
Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate (Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate), up to 1 gm
Chorionic Gonadotropin, per 1,000 USP units
Cidofovir, 375 mg
Ciprofloxacin for intravenous infusion, 200 mg
Codeine Phosphate, per 30 mg
Colchicine, per 1 mg
Colistimethate Sodium (Coly-Mycin M), up to 150 mg
Prochlorperazine (Compazine), up to 10 mg
Corticorelin Ovine Triflutate, 1 mcg
Cosyntropin, per 0.25 mg
Darbepoetin alfa, 1 mcg (Non-ESRD use)
Epoetin alfa, (Non-ESRD use), 1000 units
Deferoxamine Mesylate, 500 mg
Testosterone Enanthate and Estradiol Valerate, up to 1 cc
Brompheniramine Maleate, per 10 mg
Estradiol Valerate (Delestrogen), up to 40 mg
Depo-Estradiol Cypionate, up to 5 mg
Methylprednisolone Acetate (Depo-Medrol), 20 mg
Methylprednisolone Acetate (Depo-Medrol), 40 mg
Methylprednisolone Acetate (Depo-Medrol), 80 mg
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera Aq.), 50 mg
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera Ag.), for contraceptive use, 150 mg
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate/Estradiol Cypionate, 5 mg/25mg
Testosterone Cypionate and Estradiol Cypionate (Depo-Testadiol), up to 1 ml
Testosterone Cypionate (Depo-Testosterone Cypionate), up to 100 mg
Testosterone Cypionate (Depo-Testosterone Cypionate), 1 cc, 200 mg
Dexamethasone Acetate, 1 mg
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, 1 mg
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, per 1 mg
Acetazolamide Sodium, up to 500 mg
Digoxin, up to 0.5 mg
Phenytoin Sodium, per 50 mg
Hydromorphone, up to 4 mg
Dyphylline, up to 500 mg
Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride, per 250 mg
Diphenhydramine HCL, up to 50 mg
Chlorothiazide Sodium, per 500 mg
DMSO, Dimethyl Sulfoxide, 50%, 50 ml
Methadone HCL, up to 10 mg
Dimenhydrinate, up to 50 mg
Dolasetron Mesylate, 10 mg
Amitriptyline HCL (Elavil HCL), up to 20 mg
Ergonovine Maleate (Ergotrate Maleate), up to 0.2 mg
Erythromycin Lactobionate, per 500 mg
Estradiol Valerate, up to 10 mg
Estradiol Valerate, up to 20 mg
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J1410
J1435
J1436
J1438
Estrogen Conjugated, per 25 mg
Estrone, per 1 mg
Etidronate Disodium, per 300 mg
Etanercept, 25 mg
(administered under direct physician supervision, not self administered)
J1440
J1441
J1450
J1452
J1455
J1570
J1580
J1590
J1595
J1600
J1610
J1620
J1626
J1630
J1631
J1642
J1644
J1645
J1652
J1655
J1710
J1720
J1730
J1745
J1751
J1752
J1756
J1785
J1790
J1800
J1815
J1817
J1825
Filgrastim (G-CSF) (Neupogen), 300 mcg
Filgrastim (G-CSF) (Neupogen), 480 mcg
Fluconazole, 200 mg
Fomivirsen Sodium, intraocular, 1.65 mg
Foscarnet Sodium, per 1000 mg
Ganciclovir Sodium, 500 mg
Garamycin, Gentamicin, up to 80 mg
Gatifloxacin, 10 mg
Glatiramer Acetate, 20 mg
Gold Sodium Thiomaleate, up to 50 mg
Glucagon Hydrochloride, per 1 mg
Gonadorelin Hydrochloride, per 100 mcg
Granisetron Hydrochloride, 100 mcg
Haloperidol (Haldol), up to 5 mg
Haloperidol Decanoate (Haldol), per 50 mg
Heparin Sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units
Heparin Sodium, per 1000 units
Dalteparin Sodium, per 2500 IU
Fondaparinux Sodium, 0.5 mg
Tinzaparin Sodium, 1000 IU
Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate (Hydrocortone Phosphate), up to 50 mg
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Cortef), up to 100 mg
Diazoxide (Hyperstat), up to 300 mg
Infliximab (Remicade), 10 mg
Iron Dextran 165, 50 mg
Iron Dextran 267, 50 mg
Iron Sucrose, 1 mg
Imiglucerase, per unit (per vial)
Droperidol, up to 5 mg
Propranolol HCL (Inderal), up to 1 mg
Insulin, per 5 units
Insulin (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units
Interferon Beta-1a, 33 mcg
(administered under direct physician supervision, not for self-administration)
J1830
Interferon Beta-1b, 0.25 mg
BR
(administered under direct physician supervision, not for self-administration)
J1840
J1850
J1885
J1890
J1931
J1940
Kanamycin Sulfate (Kantrex), up to 500 mg
Kanamycin Sulfate (Kantrex Pediatric), up to 75 mg
Ketorolac Tromethamine, per 15 mg
Cephalothin Sodium (Keflin), up to 1 gm
Laronidase, 0.1 mg
Furosemide (Lasix), up to 20 mg
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J1950
J1955
J1960
J1980
J1990
J2001
J2010
J2060
J2150
J2175
J2210
J2260
J2270
J2275
J2278
J2320
J2321
J2322
J2353
J2355
J2357
J2360
J2370
J2405
J2410
J2425
J2430
J2440
J2460
J2469
J2503
J2504
J2505
J2510
J2515
J2540
J2545
J2550
J2560
J2590
J2597
J2650
J2670
J2675
J2680
J2690
J2700
J2710
Leuprolide Acetate (for depot suspension), per 3.75 mg
Levocarnitine, per 1 gm
Levorphanol Tartrate (Levo-Dromoran), up to 2 mg
Hyoscyamine Sulfate (Levsin), up to 0.25 mg
Chlordiazepoxide HCL (Librium), up to 100 mg
Lidocaine HCL for intravenous infusion, 10 mg
Lincomycin HCL (Lincocin), up to 300 mg
Lorazepam, 2 mg
Mannitol, 25% in 50 ml
Meperidine Hydrochloride, per 100 mg
Methylergonovine Maleate (Methergine Maleate), up to 0.2 mg
Milrinone Lactate, per 5 mg
Morphine Sulfate, up to 10 mg
Morphine Sulfate (preservative-free sterile solution), per 10 mg
Ziconotide, 1 mcg
Nandrolone Decanoate, up to 50 mg
Nandrolone Decanoate, up to 100 mg
Nandrolone Decanoate, up to 200 mg
Octreotide, depot form for intramuscular injection, 1 mg
Oprelvekin, 5 mg
Omalizumab (Xolair), 5 mg
Orphenadrine Citrate (Norflex), up to 60 mg
Phenylephrine HCL (Neo-Synephrine), up to 1 ml
Odansetron Hydrochloride (Zofran), per 1 mg
Oxymorphone HCL (Numorphan), up to 1 mg
Palifermin, 50 mcg
Pamidronate Disodium, per 30 mg
Papaverine HCL, up to 60 mg
Oxytetracycline HCL, up to 50 mg
Palonosetron HCL, 25 mcg
Pegaptanib sodium, 0.3 mg
Pegademase Bovine, 25 IU
Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta), 6 mg
Penicillin G Procaine, Aqueous, up to 600,000 units
Pentobarbital Sodium, per 50 mg
Penicillin G Potassium (Pfizerpen), up to 600,000 units
Pentamidine Isethionate, inhalation solution, per 300 mg
Promethazine HCL (Phenergan), up to 50 mg
Phenobarbital Sodium, up to 120 mg
Oxytocin (Pitocin), up to 10 units
Desmopressin Acetate, per 1 mcg
Prednisolone Acetate, up to 1 ml
Tolazoline HCL (Priscoline HCL), up to 25 mg
Progesterone (injection), per 50 mg
Fluphenazine Decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate), up to 25 mg
Procainamide HCL (Pronestyl), up to 1 gm
Oxacillin Sodium (Prostaphlin), up to 250 mg
Neostigmine Methylsulfate (Prostigmin), up to 0.5 mg
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J2720
J2730
J2760
J2765
J2780
J2783
J2794
J2800
J2820
J2910
J2912
J2920
J2930
J2940
J2941
J2995
J3000
J3030
J3070
J3105
J3120
J3130
J3140
J3150
J3230
J3240
J3250
J3260
J3265
J3280
J3285
J3301
J3302
J3303
J3305
J3310
J3315
J3320
J3360
J3364
J3370
J3396
J3400
J3410
J3411
J3415
J3420
J3430
Protamine Sulfate, per 10 mg
Pralidoxime Chloride (Protopam Chloride), up to 1 gm
Phentolamine Mesylate (Regitine), up to 5 mg
Metoclopramide HCL (Reglan), up to 10 mg
Ranitidine HCL, 25 mg
Rasburicase, 0.5 mg
Risperidone, long acting, 0.5 mg
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), up to 10 ml
Sargramostim (GM-CSF), 50 mcg
Aurothioglucose (Solganal), up to 50 mg
Sodium Chloride, 0.9%, per 2 ml
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol), up to 40 mg.
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol), up to 125 mg
Somatrem, 1 mg
Somatropin, 1 mg
Streptokinase, per 250,000 IU
Streptomycin, up to 1 gm
Sumatriptan Succinate, 6 mg
Pentazocine (Talwin), 30 mg
Terbutaline Sulfate, up to 1 mg
Testosterone Enanthate, up to 100 mg
Testosterone Enanthate, up to 200 mg
Testosterone Suspension, up to 50 mg
Testosterone Propionate, up to 100 mg
Chlorpromazine HCL (Thorazine), up to 50 mg
Thyrotropin Alpha (Thyrogen), 0.9 mg. provided in 1.1 mg vial
Trimethobenzamide HCL (Tigan), up to 200 mg
Tobramycin Sulfate, (Nebcin) up to 80 mg
Torsemide, 10 mg/ml
Thiethylperazine Maleate (Torecan), up to 10 mg
Treprostinil, 1 mg
Triamcinolone Acetonide, per 10 mg
Triamcinolone Diacetate, per 5 mg
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide, per 5 mg
Trimetrexate Glucoronate, per 25 mg
Perphenazine (Trilafon), up to 5 mg
Triptorelin Pamoate, 3.75 mg
Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride (Trobicin), up to 2 gm
Diazepam (Valium), up to 5 mg
Urokinase, 5,000 IU vial
Vancomycin HCL, 500 mg
Verteporfin (Visudyne), 0.1 mg
Triflupromazine HCL (Vesprin), up to 20 mg
Hydroxyzine HCL (Vistaril), up to 25 mg
Thiamine HCL, 100 mg
Pyridoxine HCL, 100 mg
Vitamin B-12 Cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg
Phytonadione, (Vitamin K), per 1 mg
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J3470
J3475
J3480
J3487
J3520
J3590
Hyaluronidase (Wydase), up to 150 Units
Magnesium Sulfate, per 500 mg
Potassium Chloride, per 2 mEq
Zoledronic acid (Zometa), 1 mg
Edetate Disodium, per 150 mg
Unclassified Biologicals
BR
MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS AND SOLUTIONS
A4216
A4218
J7030
J7040
J7042
J7050
J7060
J7070
J7100
J7110
J7120
J7130
J7300
J7302
J7303
J7304
J7306
J7308
J7317
J7320
J7340
J7341
J7342
J7501
J7504
J7611
J7612
J7613
J7614
J7620
Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose (diluent), 10 ml
Sterile saline or water, metered dose dispenser, 10 ml
Infusion, normal saline solution (or water), 1000 cc
Infusion, normal saline solution (or water), sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)
5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit)
Infusion, normal saline solution (or water), 250 cc
5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit)
Infusion, D5W, 1000 cc
Infusion, Dextran 40, 500 ml
Infusion, Dextran 75, 500 ml
Ringers Lacetate Infusion, up to 1000 cc
Hypertonic saline solution, 50 or 100 mEq, 20 cc vial
Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive
Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Contraceptive System, 52 mg
Contraceptive Supply, hormone containing vaginal ring, each
Contraceptive Supply, hormone containing patch, each
Levonorgestrel (contraceptive) implant system, including implants
and supplies
Aminolevulinic Acid HCl for topical administration, 20%, single unit
dosage form (354 mg)
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyalgan), per 20-25 mg dose for intra-articular
injection
Hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc), 16 mg, for intra-articular injection
BR
Dermal and Epidermal, (substitute) tissue of human origin, with or without
bioengineered or processed elements, with metabolically active
elements, per sq. cm.
Dermal (substitute) tissue of non-human origin, with or without other bioengineered or
processed elements, with metabolically active elements, per square centimeter
Dermal (substitute) tissue of human origin, with or without other bioengineered or
processed elements, with metabolically active elements, per square centimeter
Azathioprine, parenteral (eg Imuran), 100 mg
Lymphocyte Immune Globulin, anti-thymyocyte globulin equine, parenteral, 250 mg
Albuterol, inhalation solution, administered through DME, concentrated form, 1 mg
Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, administered through DME, concentrated form 0.5
mg
Albuterol, inhalation solution, administered through DME, unit dose 1 mg
Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, administered through DME, unit dose 0.5 mg
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and Ipratropium Bromide, up to 0.5 mg, noncompounded inhalation solution, administered through DME
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J7627
J7628
J7631
J7640
J7644
J7648
J7649
J7658
J7668
J7669
J7674
J7682
J8501
L8603
S0190
S0191
S9435
Q3031
90779
Budesonide, powder, compounded for inhalation solution, administered
through DME, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg
Bitolterol Mesylate, inhalation solution, concentrated form, per mg
Cromolyn sodium, inhalation solution, unit dose form, per 10 mg
Formorterol, inhalation solution administered through DME, unit dose
form, 12 mcg
Ipratropium Bromide, inhalation solution, unit dose form, per mg
Isoetharine HCL, inhalation solution, concentrated form, per mg
Isoetharine HCL, inhalation solution, unit dose form, per mg
Isoproterenol HCL, inhalation solution, concentrated form, per mg
Metaproterenol Sulfate, inhalation solution, concentrated form, per 10 mg
Metaproterenol Sulfate, inhalation solution, unit dose form, per 10 mg
Methacholine Chloride administered as inhalation solution through a nebulizer, per 1 mg
Tobramycin, unit dose form, 300 mg, inhalation solution
Aprepitant, oral, 5 mg
Injectable Bulking Agent, Collagen Implant, Urinary Tract, 2.5 ml
BR
syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies
Mitepristone, oral, 200 mg
(when administered for medically necessary non-surgical abortion)
Misoprostol, oral, 200 mcg
(when administered for medically necessary non-surgical abortion)
Medical foods for inborn errors of metabolism
BR
(reimbursement limited to Inborn Metabolic Disease Centers or
Medical Directors of Inborn Metabolic Disease Centers)
Collagen Skin Test
BR
Unlisted therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic intravenous or intraBR
arterial injection or infusion
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CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION
Procedures 96405-96549 are independent of the patient's office visit. Either may occur
independently from the other on any given day, or they may occur sequentially on the same
day. Intravenous chemotherapy injections are administered by a physician, a nurse
practitioner or by a qualified assistant under supervision of the physician or nurse
practitioner. Preparation of chemotherapy agent(s) is included in the service for
administration of the agent.
Regional (isolation) chemotherapy perfusion should be reported using the codes for arterial
infusion (96420-96425). Placement of the intra-arterial catheter should be reported using the
appropriate code from the Cardiovascular Surgery section. Placement of arterial and venous
cannula(s) for extracorporeal circulation via a membrane oxygenator perfusion pump should
be reported using code 38623. Code 36823 includes dose calculation and administration of
the chemotherapy agent by injection into the perfusate. Do not report code(s) 96409-96425
in conjunction with code 36823.
Report separate codes for each parenteral method of administration employed when
chemotherapy is administered by different techniques. Medications (eg, antibiotics, steroidal
agents, antiemetics, narcotics, analgesics, biological agents) administered independently or
sequentially as supportive management of chemotherapy administration, should be
separately reported using 90760-90768, as appropriate.
96405
96406
96409
96413
96415
96416
96420
96422
96423
Chemotherapy administration, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
intralesional, more than 7 lesions
intravenous; push technique, single or initial substance/drug
Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique, up to
one hour, single or initial substance/drug
each additional hour, 1 to 8 hours
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Report 96415 for infusion intervals of greater than 30 minutes
beyond 1-hour increments)
10.00
15.00
15.00
35.00
initiation of prolonged chemotherapy infusion (more than 8 hours),
requiring use of a portable or implantable pump
Chemotherapy administration, intra-aryerial; push technique
infusion technique, up to one hour
infusion technique, each additional hour up to 8 hours
35.00
5.00
35.00
5.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 96423 in conjunction with code 96422)
96425
96440
96445
infusion technique, initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8
hours), requiring the use of a portable or implantable pump
Chemotherapy administration into pleural cavity, requiring and
including thoracentesis
Chemotherapy administration into peritoneal cavity, requiring and
including peritoneocentesis
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96450
Chemotherapy administration, into CNS (eg, intrathecal), requiring and
including spinal puncture
42.00
(For intravesical (bladder) chemotherapy administration, see 51720)
(For intraventricular catheter and reservoir, see 61210, 61215)
(For insertion of subarachnoid catheter and reservoir for infusion of
drug, see 62350, 62351, 62360, 62361, 62362)
96521
96522
Refilling and maintenance of portable pump
Refilling and maintenance of implantable pump or reservoir for drug
delivery systemic (eg, intravenous, intra-arterial)
(Access of pump port is included in filling of implantable pump)
15.00
15.00
96542
Chemotherapy injection, subarachnoid or intraventricular via
subcutaneous reservoir, single or multiple agents
Unlisted chemotherapy procedure
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs
15.00
96549
J9999
BR
BR
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGS
(Maximum fee is for chemotherapy drug only and does not include the administration fees as
listed above)
NOTE: The maximum fees for these drugs are adjusted periodically by the State to reflect
the estimated acquisition cost. Insert actual acquisition cost per dose in amount charged
field on claim form. For codes listed BR, also attach itemized invoice to claim form.
Reimbursement for drugs furnished by practitioners to their patients is based on the
acquisition cost to the practitioner of the drug dose administered to the patient. For all drugs
furnished in this fashion it is expected that the practitioner will maintain auditable records of
the actual itemized invoice cost of the drug, including the numbers of doses of the drug
represented on the invoice. New York State Medicaid does not intend to pay more than the
acquisition cost of the drug dosage, as established by invoice, to the practitioner. Regardless
of whether an invoice must be submitted to Medicaid for payment, the practitioner is
expected to limit his or her Medicaid claim amount to the actual invoice cost of the drug
dosage administered.
J0128
J9000
J9001
J9010
J9015
J9017
J9020
J9025
J9027
J9031
J9035
J9040
Abarelix, 10 mg
Doxorubicin HCL (Adriamycin), 10 mg
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, all lipid formulations, 10 mg
Alemtuzumab, 10 mg
Aldesleukin, per single use vial
Arsenic Trioxide (Trisenox), 1 mg
Asparaginase (Elspar), 10,000 units
Azacitidine, 1 mg
Clofarabine, 1 mg
BCG live (intravesical), per installation
Bevacizumab, 10 mg
Bleomycin Sulfate (Lenoxane), 15 units
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J9041
J9045
J9050
J9055
J9060
J9062
J9065
J9070
J9080
J9090
J9091
J9092
J9093
J9094
J9095
J9096
J9097
J9098
J9100
J9110
J9120
J9130
J9140
J9150
J9151
J9160
J9165
J9170
J9175
J9178
J9181
J9182
J9185
J9190
J9200
J9201
J9202
J9206
J9208
J9209
J9211
J9212
J9213
J9214
J9215
J9216
J9217
J9218
Bortezomib, 0.1 mg
Carboplatin, 50 mg
Carmustine, 100 mg
Cetuximab, 10 mg
Cisplatin (Platinol), powder or solution, per 10 mg
Cisplatin (Platinol), 50 mg
Cladribine, per 1 mg
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), 100 mg
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), 200 mg
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), 500 mg
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), 1 gm
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), 2 gm
Cyclophosphamide, Lyophilized (Cytoxan), 100 mg
Cyclophosphamide, Lyophilized (Cytoxan), 200 mg
Cyclophosphamide, Lyophilized (Cytoxan), 500 mg
Cyclophosphamide, Lyophilized (Cytoxan), 1 gm
Cyclophosphamide, Lyophilized (Cytoxan), 2 gm
Cytarabine Liposome, 10 mg
Cytarabine (Cytosar-U), 100 mg
Cytarabine (Cytosar-U), 500 mg
Dactinomycin (Cosmegen), 0.5 mg
Dacarbazine, 100 mg
Dacarbazine, 200 mg
Daunorubicin HCL, 10 mg
Daunorubicin Citrate, liposomal formulation, 10 mg
Denileukin Diftitox, 300 mcg
Diethylstilbestrol Diphosphate, 250 mg
Docetaxel, 20 mg
Elliotts' B solution, 1 ml
Epirubicin HCL, 2 mg
Etoposide, 10 mg
Etoposide, 100 mg
Fludarabine Phosphate, 50 mg
Fluorouracil, 500 mg
Floxuridine (FUDR), 500 mg
Gemcitabine HCL, 200 mg
Goserelin Acetate Implant per 3.6 mg
Irinotecan, 20 mg
Ifosfomide, 1 gm
Mesna, 200 mg
Idarubicin Hydrochloride, 5 mg
Interferon Alfacon-1, Recombinant, 1 mcg
Interferon, Alfa-2A, Recombinant, 3 million units
Interferon, Alfa-2B, Recombinant, 1 million units
Interferon, Alfa-N3, (Human Leukocyte Derived), 250,000 IU
Interferon, Gamma 1-B, 3 million units
Leuprolide Acetate (for Depot Suspension), 7.5 mg
Leuprolide Acetate, per 1 mg
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J9219
J9225
J9230
J9245
J9250
J9260
J9263
J9264
J9265
J9266
J9268
J9270
J9280
J9290
J9291
J9293
J9300
J9305
J9310
J9320
J9340
J9350
J9355
J9357
J9360
J9370
J9375
J9380
J9390
J9395
J9600
J9999
Q0165
Q0174
Q0177
Q2017
Leuprolide Acetate Implant, 65 mg
Histrelin Implant, 50 mg
Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride (Nitrogen Mustard), 10 mg
Melphalan Hydrochloride, 50 mg
Methotrexate Sodium, 5 mg
Methotrexate Sodium, 50 mg
Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), 0.5 mg
Paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg
Paclitaxel, 30 mg
Pegaspargase, per single dose vial
Pentostatin, per 10 mg
Plicamycin, 2.5 mg
Mitomycin, 5 mg
Mitomycin, 20 mg
Mitomycin, 40 mg
Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride, per 5 mg
Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin, 5 mg
Pemetrexed, 10 mg
Rituximab, 100 mg
Streptozocin, 1 gm
Thiotepa, 15 mg
Topotecan, 4 mg
Trastuzumab, 10 mg
Valrubicin, intravesical, 200 mg
Vinblastine Sulfate, 1 mg
Vincristine Sulfate, 1 mg
Vincristine Sulfate, 2 mg
Vincristine Sulfate, 5 mg
Vinorelbine Tartrate, per 10 mg
Fulvestrant (Faslodex), 25 mg
Porfimer Sodium, 75 mg
Not Otherwise Classified, Antineoplastic Drugs
Prochlorperazine Maleate, 10 mg, oral
Thiethylperazine Maleate, 10 mg, oral
Hydroxyzine Pamoate, 25 mg, oral
Teniposide, 50 mg
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PSYCHIATRY
Codes 90801-90899 are for face-to-face services provided by a Psychiatrist.
Hospital care by the attending physician in treating a psychiatric inpatient or partial
hospitalization may be initial or subsequent in nature (see 99221-99233) and may include
exchanges with nursing and ancillary personnel. Hospital care services involve a variety of
responsibilities unique to the medical management of inpatients, such as physician hospital
orders, interpretation of laboratory or other medical diagnostic studies and observations,
review of activity therapy reports, supervision of nursing and ancillary personnel, and the
programming of all hospital resources for diagnosis and treatment. Some patients receive
hospital evaluation and management services only and others receive evaluation and
management services and other procedures. If other procedures such as electroconvulsive
therapy are rendered by the physician in addition to hospital evaluation and management
services, these should be listed separately (ie, hospital care service plus electroconvulsive
therapy).
Other evaluation and management services, such as office medical services or other patient
encounters, may be described as listed in the section on Evaluation and Management, if
appropriate. The Evaluation and Management services should not be reported separately,
when reporting codes 90805, 90807, 90809, 90811, 90813, 90815, 90817, 90819, 90822,
90824, 90827, 90829.
When reporting procedure codes 90801, 90802, 90846, 90847, 90849, 90853, 90857, 90862
with a Place of Service Office, reimbursement will not exceed 120% of the Maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule Amount. The amount billed should reflect total amount due. (When
billing for procedure codes 90804 through 90857, 96101, the total time billed to New York
State Medicaid should reflect the face-to-face contact time with the patient. Reimbursement
for all work performed before and after the face-to-face encounter (eg, analysis of tests,
reviewing records, etc.) is included in the maximum reimbursable amount for the face-to-face
encounter.) More information on the definition of time, specifically the definition of face-to-face
contact time can be found under General Information and Rules in the Medicine Section.
PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC OR EVALUATIVE INTERVIEW PROCEDURES
Psychiatric diagnostic interview examination includes a history, mental status, and a
disposition, may include communication with family or other sources, ordering and medical
interpretation of laboratory or other medical diagnostic studies. In certain circumstances
other informants will be seen in lieu of the patient.
Interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination is typically furnished to children. It
involves the use of physical aids and non-verbal communication to overcome barriers to
therapeutic interaction between the clinician and a patient who has not yet developed, or has
lost, either the expressive language communication skills to explain his/her symptoms and
response to treatment, or the receptive communication skills to understand the clinician if
he/she were to use ordinary adult language for communication.
90801
Psychiatric diagnostic interview examination
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90802
FEE
Interactive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination using play
equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other
mechanisms of communication
45.00
PSYCHIATRIC THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Psychotherapy is the treatment for mental illness and behavioral disturbances in which the
clinician establishes a professional contract with the patient and, through definitive
therapeutic communication, attempts to alleviate the emotional disturbances, reverse or
change maladaptive patterns of behavior, and encourage personality growth and
development. The codes for reporting psychotherapy are divided into two broad categories:
Interactive Psychotherapy; and Insight Oriented, Behavior Modifying and/or Supportive
Psychotherapy.
Interactive psychotherapy is typically furnished to children. It involves the use of physical aids
and non-verbal communication to overcome barriers to therapeutic interaction between the
clinician and a patient who has not yet developed, or has lost, either the expressive language
communication skills to explain his/her symptoms and response to treatment, or the receptive
communication skills to understand the clinician if he/she were to use ordinary adult
language for communication.
Insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive psychotherapy refers to the
development of insight or affective understanding, the use of behavior modification
techniques, the use of supportive interactions, the use of cognitive discussion of reality, or
any combination of the above to provide therapeutic change.
Some patients receive psychotherapy only and other receive psychotherapy and medical
evaluation and management services. These evaluation and management services involve a
variety of responsibilities unique to the medical management of psychiatric patients, such as
medical diagnostic evaluation (eg, evaluation of comorbid medical conditions, drug
interactions, and physical examinations), drug management when indicated, physician
orders, interpretation of laboratory or other medical diagnostic studies and observations.
In reporting psychotherapy, the appropriate code is chosen on the basis of the type of
psychotherapy (interactive using non-verbal techniques versus insight oriented, behavior
modifying and/or supportive using verbal techniques), the place of service (office versus
inpatient), the face-to-face time spent with the patient during psychotherapy, and whether
evaluation and management services are furnished on the same date of service as
psychotherapy.
To report medical evaluation and management services furnished on a day when
psychotherapy is not provided, select the appropriate code from the Evaluation and
Management Services Guidelines.
OFFICE INSIGHT ORIENTED, BEHAVIOR MODIFYING AND/OR SUPPORTIVE
PSYCHOTHERAPY
90804
90805
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or
supportive, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 20 to 30
minutes (greater than 20 minutes but less than 37 minutes) face-toface with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
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90806
90807
90808
90809
FEE
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying
and/or supportive, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 45
to 50 minutes (37 minutes to 1 hour)face-to-face with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or
supportive, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 75 to 80
minutes (greater than 1 hour) face-to-face with the patient (Report
Required);
with medical evaluation and management services
(Report Required)
54.00
54.00
81.00
81.00
INTERACTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
90810
90811
90812
90813
90814
90815
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical
devices, language interpretor or other mechanisms of non-verbal
communication, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 20
to 30 minutes (greater than 20 minutes but less than 37 minutes)
face-to-face with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical
devices, language interpretor, or other mechanisms of non-verbal
communication, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 45
to 50 minutes (37 minutes to 1 hour) face-to-face with patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical
devices, language interpretor, or other mechanisms of non-verbal
communication, in an office (practitioner’s office), approximately 75
to 80 minutes (greater than 1 hour) face-to-face with the
patient;(Report Required)
with medical evaluation and management services
(Report Required)
27.00
27.00
54.00
54.00
81.00
81.00
INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL, PARTIAL HOSPITAL OR RESIDENTIAL
CARE FACILITY; INSIGHT ORIENTED, BEHAVIOR MODIFYING AND/OR SUPPORTIVE
PSYCHOTHERAPY
90816
90817
90818
90819
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or
supportive, in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial hospital or
residential care setting, approximately 20 to 30 minutes (greater than
20 minutes but less than 37 minutes) face-to-face with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or
supportive, in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial hospital or
residential care setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes (37 minutes to
1 hour) face-to-face with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
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90821
90822
FEE
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or
supportive, in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial hospital or
residential care setting, approximately 75 to 80 minutes (greater than
1 hour) face-to-face with the patient (Report Required);
with medical evaluation and management services
(Report Required)
67.50
67.50
INTERACTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
90823
90824
90826
90827
90828
90829
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical
devices, language interpretor, or other mechanisms of non-verbal
communication in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial hospital
or residential care setting, approximately 20 to 30 minutes (greater
than 20 minutes but less than 37 minutes) face-to-face with the
patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment,
physical devices, language interpretor, or other mechanisms of nonverbal communication in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial
hospital or residential care setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes (37
minutes to 1 hour) face-to-face with the patient;
with medical evaluation and management services
Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment,
physical devices, language interpretor, or other mechanisms of nonverbal communication in an inpatient or outpatient hospital, partial
hospital or residential care setting, approximately 75 to 80 minutes
(greater than 1 hour) face-to-face with the patient (Report Required);
with medical evaluation and management services
(Report Required)
22.50
22.50
45.00
45.00
67.50
67.50
OTHER PSYCHOTHERAPY
90846
90847
Family psychotherapy (without patient present)
Family psychotherapy (conjoint psychotherapy)(with patient present)
(1 1/2 hours, per person; maximum 8 persons per group)
13.50
13.50
90849
Multiple-family group psychotherapy (1 1/2 hours, per person;
maximum 8 persons per group)
Group psychotherapy (other than of a multiple-family group) (1 1/2
hours, per person; maximum 8 persons per group)
Interactive group psychotherapy (1 1/2 hours, per person; maximum 8
persons per group)
13.50
90853
90857
13.50
13.50
OTHER PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES OR PROCEDURES
90862
Pharmacologic management, including prescription, use, and review
of medication with no more than minimal medical psychotherapy
(Do not report code 90862 in addition to Evaluation and Management
codes 99201-99440 or Psychiatry codes 90801-90899)
22.50
90870
90899
Electroconvulsive therapy (includes necessary monitoring)
Unlisted psychiatric service or procedure
45.00
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PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER VISITS
For dates of service on or after July 1, 2002, report services provided by a Certified Social
Worker (CSW) under the direct supervision of an employing psychiatrist, using the following
procedure codes and maximum reimbursable amounts: 90804 ($13.50), 90806 ($27.00),
90846 ($7.20), 90847 ($7.20), 90849 ($7.20), 90853 ($7.20), 90857 ($7.20). See modifier –
AJ. (For services provided prior to July 1, 2002, continue to use procedure codes W0092W0095.)
DIALYSIS PROCEDURES
Professional dialysis fees for physician in personal attendance. See SURGERY Section for
corresponding surgical procedures.
Codes 90918-90921 are reported ONCE per month to distinguish age-specific services
related to the patient’s end-stage renal disease (ESRD) performed in an outpatient setting.
ESRD related physician services include establishment of a dialyzing cycle, outpatient
evaluation and management of the dialysis visits, telephone calls, and patient management
during the dialysis, provided during a full month. These codes are not used if hospitalization
occurred during the month.
Codes 90918-90921 do not include the dialysis treatment (90935, 90937, 90945, 90947) or
any non-ESRD related services or other patient care services rendered outside of the
dialysis setting during that month.
Evaluation and management services unrelated to ESRD services that cannot be performed
during the dialysis session may be reported separately.
Codes 90922-90925 are reported when outpatient ESRD related services are not performed
consecutively during an entire full month. Codes 90922-90925 are used to report ESRD
related services on a per day basis, one claim line is used prorating the number of days X
the fee listed, the total number of days should be entered in the “Days or Units” field. The
codes can be used preceding and/or following the period of hospitalization.
EXAMPLE: A four year old receiving continuous peritoneal dialysis has sixteen days of daily
outpatient care, preceding or following a period of hospitalization.
Report 90923 for each date outpatient care was performed.
For ESRD related services and dialysis procedure(s) performed during period of
hospitalization: Report appropriate Hospital Evaluation and Management Services code(s)
for the hospitalized period if service(s) is unrelated to ESRD services. Report 90945 or
90947 for each inpatient dialysis procedure.
END STAGE RENAL DISEASE SERVICES
90918
90919
End stage renal disease (ESRD) related services per full month; for
patients under 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of
nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of
parents
for patients between 2 and 11 years of age to include monitoring for
the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development,
and counseling of parents
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90920
90921
90922
90923
90924
90925
FEE
End stage renal disease (ESRD) related services per full month;for
patients between 12 and 19 years of age to include monitoring for the
adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and
counseling of parents
for patients 20 years of age and over
End stage renal disease (ESRD) related services (less than full month),
per day; for patients under 2 years of age
for patients between 2 and 11 years of age
for patients between 12 and 19 years of age
for patients 20 years of age and over
52.00
52.00
1.73
1.73
1.73
1.73
HEMODIALYSIS
Codes 90935, 90937 are reported to describe the hemodialysis procedure with all evaluation
and management services related to the patient’s renal disease on the day of the
hemodialysis procedure. These codes are used for inpatient ESRD and non-ESRD
procedures or for outpatient non-ESRD dialysis services. Code 90935 is reported if only one
evaluation of the patient is required related to that hemodialysis procedure. Code 90935 is
reported if only one evaluation of the patient is required related to that hemodialysis
procedure. Code 90937 is reported when patient re-evaluation(s) is required during a
hemodialysis procedure. Utilize the modifier -25 with Evaluation and Management codes for
separately identifiable services unrelated to the dialysis procedure or renal failure which
cannot be rendered during the dialysis session.
(For cannula declotting, see 36831, 36833, 36860, 36861)
(For declotting of implanted vasvular access device or catheter by thrombolytic agenct, use
36550)
(For collection of blood specimen from a partially or completely implantable venous access
device, use 36540)
90935
90937
Hemodialysis procedure with single physician evaluation
Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation(s) with or without
substantial revision of dialysis prescription
7.50
7.50
MISCELLANEOUS DIALYSIS PROCEDURE
(For insertion of intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, see 49420, 49421)
90945
90947
90999
Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis(eg, peritoneal dialysis,
hemofiltration or other continuous renal replacement therapies), with
single physician evaluation
Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis(eg, peritoneal dialysis,
hemofiltration or other continuous renal replacement therapies),
requiring repeated physician evaluations, with or without substantial
revision of dialysis prescription
Unlisted dialysis procedure, inpatient or out-patient
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
(For gastrointestinal radiologic procedures, see 74210-74363)
(For esophagoscopy procedures, see 43200-43228; upper GI endoscopy 43234-43259;
endoscopy, small bowel and stomal 44360-44393; proctosigmoidoscopy 45300-45321;
sigmoidoscopy 45330-45339; colonoscopy 45355-45385; anoscopy 46600-46615)
(For gastric biopsy by capsule, tube, peroral, see 43600)
(For small intestine biopsy by capsule, tube, peroral, see 44100)
(For peritoneoscopy and guided transhepatic cholangiogrpahy, use 47560; with biopsy, use
47561)
(For splenoportography, see 38200, 75810)
91000
91010
91011
91012
91020
91022
91030
91037
91038
91040
91052
91055
91060
91065
91100
91105
91110
91120
91122
91299
Esophageal intubation and collection of washing for cytology, including
preparation of specimens preparation of specimens
Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or
gastroesophageal junction) study;
with mecholyl or similar stimulant
with acid perfusion studies
Gastric motility (manometric) studies
Duodenal motility (manometric) study
Esophagus, acid perfusion (Bernstein) test for esophagitis
Esophageal function test, gastroesophageal reflux test with nasal
catheter intraluminal impedance electrode(s) placement, recording,
analysis and interpretation
prolonged (greater than 1 hour, up to 24 hours)
esophageal balloon distension provocation study
Gastric analysis test with injection of stimulant of gastric secretion
(eg, histamine, insulin, pentagastrin, calcium and secretin)
Gastric intubation, washings, and preparing slides for cytology
(separate procedure)
Gastric saline load test
Breath hydrogen test (eg, for detection of lactase deficiency), frutcose
intolerance; bacterial overgrowth, or oro-cecal gastrointestinal transit
Intestinal bleeding tube, passage, positioning and monitoring
Gastric intubation, and aspiration or lavage for treatment
(eg, for ingested poisons)
Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy),
esophagus through ileum, with physician interpretation and report
Rectal sensation, tone, and compliance test (ie, response to graded
balloon distention)
Anorectal manometry
Unlisted diagnostic gastroenterology procedure
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50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
60.00
35.00
35.00
BR
BR
60.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
10.00
800.00
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OPHTHALMOLOGY
OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES
(For surgical procedures, see 65091 et seq)
REPORTING
See MEDICINE General Information and Rules and special ophthalmology notations below.
To report Evaluation and Management services, wherever performed, use descriptors from
the Evaluation and Management Services for Specialists in Ophthalmology listing (99201 et
seq).
To report intermediate, comprehensive and
ophthalmological descriptors (92002 et seq).
special
services,
use
the
specific
To report hospital and emergency department medical services, use the descriptors from the
Evaluation and Management Services for Specialists in Ophthalmology listing (99221 et seq)
unless specific ophthalmological descriptors (92002 et seq) are more appropriate.
DEFINITIONS:
INTERMEDIATE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SERVICES: A level of service pertaining to the
evaluation of a new or existing condition complicated with a new diagnostic or management
problem not necessarily relating to the primary diagnosis, including history, general medical
observation, external ocular and adnexal examination and other diagnostic procedures as
indicated; may include the use of mydriasis. Intermediate services in a new patient do not
usually include determination of the refractive state but do so in an established patient
(92012) who is under continuing active treatment (eg, review of history, external
examination, ophthalmoscopy, biomicroscopy for an acute complicated condition (eg, iritis)
not requiring comprehensive ophthalmological services or review of interval history, external
examination, ophthalmoscopy, biomicroscopy and tonometry in established patient with
known cataract not requiring comprehensive ophthalmological services))
COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SERVICES: A level of service in which a general
evaluation of the complete visual system is made. The comprehensive services constitute a
single service entity but need not be performed at one session. The service includes history,
general medical observation, external and ophthalmoscopic examination, gross visual fields
and basic sensorimotor examination. It often includes, as indicated; biomicroscopy,
examination with cycloplegia or mydriasis, tonometry, and includes determination of the
refractive state, unless the condition of the media precludes this or it is otherwise
contraindicated, as in presence of trauma or severe inflammation. It always includes initiation
of diagnostic and treatment programs as indicated.
(eg, the comprehensive services required for diagnosis and treatment of a patient with
symptoms indicating possible disease of the visual system, such as glaucoma, cataract or
retinal disease, or to rule out disease of the visual system, new or established patient)
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“Initiation of diagnostic and treatment program” includes the prescription of medication,
lenses and other therapy and arranging for special ophthalmological diagnostic or treatment
services, consultations, laboratory procedures and radiological services as may be indicated.
Prescription of lenses may be deferred to a subsequent visit, but in any circumstance is not
reported separately. (“Prescription of lenses” does not include anatomical facial
measurements for or writing of laboratory specifications for spectacles; for spectacle
services, see 92340 et seq).
DETERMINATION OF THE REFRACTIVE STATE: is the quantitative procedure that yields the
refractive data necessary to determine the best visual acuity with lenses and to prescribe
lenses. It is not a separate medical procedure, or service entity, but is an integral part of the
general ophthalmological services, carried out with reference to other diagnostic procedures.
The evaluation of the need for and the prescription of lenses is never based on the refractive
state alone. Determination of the refractive state is not reported separately.
SPECIAL OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SERVICES: Services in which a special evaluation of part of
the visual system is made, which goes beyond the services usually included under general
ophthalmological services, or in which special treatment is given (eg, fluorescein angioscopy
or quantitative visual field examination) should be specifically reported as special
ophthalmological services.
Medical diagnostic evaluation by the physician is an integral part of all Ophthalmological
services. Technical procedures (which may or may not be performed by the physician
personally) are often part of the service, but should not be mistaken to constitute the service
itself.
Intermediate and comprehensive ophthalmological services constitute integrated services in
which medical diagnostic evaluation cannot be separated from the examining techniques
used. Itemization of service components, such as slit lamp examination, keratometry,
ophthalmoscopy, retinoscopy, determination of refractive state, tonometry, motor evaluation,
etc. is not applicable.
The prescriber must maintain
documentation in the recipient’s clinical file of the recipient’s systemic ailments and ocular
pathology which relate to the medical need for one or more polycarbonate lens(es).
PRESCRIBING
OF
POLYCARBONATE
LENS(ES):
GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SERVICES
The designation of new or established patient does not preclude the use of a specific level of
service. For Evaluation and Management services see 99201 et seq.
Solely for the purposes of distinguishing between new and established patients, professional
services are those face-to-face services rendered by a physician and reported by a specific
CPT code(s).
NEW PATIENT: A new patient is one who has not received any professional services from
the physician within the past three years.
92002
92004
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with
initiation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, new patient
comprehensive, new patient (includes refraction)
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ESTABLISHED PATIENT: An established patient is one who has received professional
services from the physician within the past three years and whose medical and
administrative records are available to the physician.
92012
92014
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with
initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program;
intermediate, established patient (includes refraction)
comprehensive, established patient (includes refraction)
30.00
30.00
SPECIAL OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SERVICES
ANES
92018
92019
92020
92060
92065
92081
92082
92083
Ophthalmological examination and evaluation, under general
3.0+T
anesthesia, with or without manipulation of globe for passive
range of motion or other manipulation to facilitate diagnostic
examination; complete
limited
3.0+T
Gonioscopy (separate procedure)
3.0+T
Sensorimotor examination with multiple measurements of
ocular deviation (eg, restrictive or paretic muscle with
diplopia) with interpretation and report (separate procedure)
Orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and
evaluation
Visual field examination, unilateral or bilateral, with interpretation and
report; limited examination (eg, tangent screen, Autoplot, arc
perimeter, or single stimulus level automated test, such as Octopus 3 or 7
equivalent)
intermediate examination (eg, at least 2 isopters on Goldmann
perimeter, or semiquantitative, automated suprathreshold screening
program, Humphrey suprathreshold automatic diagnostic test,
Octopus program 33)
extended examination, (eg, Goldmann visual fields with a least 3
isopters plotted and static determination within the central 30 degrees,
or quantitative, automated threshold perimetry, Octopus program G-1,
32 or 42, Humphrey visual field analyzer full threshold programs 30-2,
24-2, or 30/60-2)
24.00
24.00
8.00
15.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
(Gross visual field testing (eg, confrontation testing) is a part of general
ophthalmological services and is not reported separately.)
92100
92120
92130
92135
Serial tonometry (separate procedure) with multiple measurements of
intraocular pressure over an extended time period with interpretation and
report, same day (eg, diurnal curve or medical treatment of acute
elevation of intraocular pressure)
Tonography with interpretation and report, recording indentation
tonometer method or perilimbal suction method
Tonography with water provocation
Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (eg, scanning
laser) with interpretation and report, unilateral
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92136
92140
FEE
Ophthalmic biometry by partial coherence interferometry with intraocular
lens power calculation
Provocative tests for glaucoma, with interpretation and report, without
tonography
22.00
8.00
OPHTHALMOSCOPY
Routine ophthalmoscopy is part of general and special ophthalmologic services whenever
indicated. It is a non-itemized service and is not reported separately.
(For ophthalmoscopy under general anesthesia, see 92018)
92225
92226
92230
92235
92240
92250
92260
Ophthalmoscopy, extended, with retinal drawing (eg, for retinal
detachment, melanoma), (one or both eyes), with interpretation
and report; initial
subsequent
Fluorescein angioscopy with interpretation and report (one or both
eyes)
Fluorescein angiography (includes multiframe imaging) with
interpretation and report
Indocyanine-green angiography (includes multiframe imaging) with
interpretation and report
Fundus photography with interpretation and report
Ophthalmodynamometry
15.00
15.00
BR
50.00
50.00
16.00
25.00
OTHER SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Color vision testing with pseudoisochromatic plates is not reported separately. It is included
in the appropriate general or ophthalmologic service.
(For electronystagmography for vestibular function studies, see 92541 et seq)
(For ophthalmic echography, see 76511-76529)
92265
92270
92275
92286
92287
Needle oculoelectromyography, one or more extraocular muscles,
one or both eyes, with interpretation and report
Electro-oculography with interpretation and report
Electroretinography with interpretation and report
Special anterior segment photography with interpretation and
report; with specular endothelial microscopy and cell count
with fluorescein angiography
35.00
25.00
35.00
8.00
BR
CONTACT LENS SERVICES
The prescription and fitting of contact lens includes specification of optical and physical
characteristics (such as power, size, curvature, flexibility, gas-permeability) and includes
instruction and training of the wearer and incidental revision of the lens during the training
period. It is not a part of the general ophthalmological services. Contact lenses may be
supplied for the treatment of ocular pathology. A written recommendation or prescription by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist is always required for contact lenses. The
ophthalmologist or optometrist may also fit and dispense contact lenses.
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The prescriber must maintain the following documentation in the recipient’s clinical file:
• A description of the ocular pathology or medical necessity which provides justification
for the recipient’s need for contact lenses;
• The best corrected vision both with and without eyeglasses;
• The best corrected vision both with and without contact lenses;
• The refractive error; and
• The date of the last complete eye exam.
92310
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics of and fitting of
contact lens, (includes materials) with medical supervision of
adaptation (for ocular pathology) ; corneal lens, both eyes, except for
aphakia
(Reimbursement for one eye is limited to $150.00)
250.00
92311
92312
92313
92326
corneal lens for aphakia, one eye
corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes
corneoscleral lens, one eye
Replacement of corneal contact lens
150.00
250.00
125.00
65.00
(For surgical use of contact lens, see 68340)
OCULAR PROSTHETICS, ARTIFICIAL EYE
V2623
V2624
V2625
V2626
V2627
Prosthetic eye, plastic, custom (includes fitting and supply of ocular
prosthesis and clinical supervision of adaptation)
Polishing/resurfacing of ocular prosthesis
Enlargement of ocular prosthesis
Reduction of ocular prosthesis
Scleral cover shell (when prescribed as an artificial support to a
shrunken and sightless eye or as barrier in treatment of severe dry
eye) (includes supply of shell, fitting and clinical supervision of
adaptation)
2,000.00
37.00
200.00
150.00
2,000.00
SPECTACLE SERVICES (INCLUDING PROSTHESIS FOR APHAKIA)
Prescription of spectacles, when required, is an integral part of general ophthalmological
services and is not reported separately. It includes specification of lens type (monofocal,
bifocal, other), lens power, axis prism, absorptive factor, impact resistance, and other
factors.
Fitting of spectacles is a separate service; when provided by the physician, it is reported as
indicated by 92340-92358. Fitting includes measurement of anatomical facial
characteristics, the writing of laboratory specifications, and the final adjustment of the
spectacles to the visual axes and anatomical topography. Presence of physician is not
required.
Supply of materials is a separate service component; it is not part of the service of fitting
spectacles.
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92340
92341
92342
92352
92353
92354
92355
92358
Fitting of spectacles, except for aphakia; monofocal
bifocal
multifocal, other than bifocal
Fitting of spectacle prosthesis for aphakia; monofocal
multifocal
Fitting of spectacle mounted low vision aid; single element system
telescopic or other compound lens system
Prosthesis service for aphakia, temporary (disposable or loan,
including materials)
FEE
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
14.50
SUPPLY OF MATERIALS
Supply of contact lenses and prosthetics is included in codes 92310-V2627.
99070
Supply of spectacles, except prosthesis for aphakia and low vision
aids,
Supply of low vision aids (a low vision aid is any lens or device
used to aid or improve visual function in a person whose vision
cannot be normalized by conventional spectacle correction,
includes reading additions up to 4 D.),
Supply of permanent prosthesis for aphakia; spectacles.
BR
(For temporary spectacle correction for aphakia, see 92358)
OTHER PROCEDURES
92499
UNLISTED ophthalmological service or procedure
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SPECIAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC SERVICES
Diagnostic or treatment procedures usually included in a comprehensive otorhinolaryngologic
evaluation or office visit, are reported as an integrated medical service, using appropriate
descriptors from the 99201 series. Itemization of component procedures, eg, otoscopy,
rhinoscopy, tuning fork test, does not apply.
Special otorhinolaryngologic services are those diagnostic and treatment services not
usually included in a comprehensive otorhinolaryngologic evaluation or office visit. These
services are reported separately, using descriptors from the 92500 series.
All services include medical diagnostic evaluation. Technical procedures (which may or may
not be performed by the physician personally) are often part of the service, but should not be
mistaken to constitute the service itself.
92502 Otolaryngologic examination under general anesthesia
92511 Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)
3.0+T
25.00
40.00
VESTIBULAR FUNCTION TESTS, WITH OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION BY
PHYSICIAN, WITHOUT ELECTRICAL RECORDING
92533 Caloric vestibular test, each irrigation (binaural, bithermal
stimulation constitutes four tests)
15.00
VESTIBULAR FUNCTION TESTS, WITH RECORDING (EG, ENG, PENG), AND MEDICAL
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
92541 Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation
nystagmus, with recording
92542 Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with
recording
92543 Caloric vestibular test, each irrigation (binaural, bithermal
stimulation constitutes four tests), with recording
92544 Optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional, foveal or peripheral
stimulation, with recording
92545 Oscillating tracking test, with recording
92546 Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
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35.00
35.00
35.00
10.00
10.00
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AUDIOLOGIC FUNCTION TESTS WITH MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
The audiometric tests listed below imply the use of calibrated electronic equipment. Other
hearing tests (such as whispered voice, tuning fork) are considered part of the general
otorhinolaryngologic services and are not reported separately. All descriptors refer to testing
of both ears.
92551
92552
92553
92555
92556
92557
92563
92564
92565
92567
92568
92569
92571
92585
92586
92587
92588
92597
Screening test, pure tone, air only
Pure tone audiometry(threshold); air only
air and bone
Speech audiometry threshold
with speech recognition
Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech
recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
Tone decay test
Short increment sensitivity index (SISI)
Stenger test, pure tone
Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Acoustic reflex testing; threshold
Acoustic reflex testing; decay
Filtered speech test
Auditory evoked potentials for evoked response audiometry
and/or testing of the central nervous system; comprehensive
limited
Evoked otoacoustic emissions; limited (single stimulus level, either
transient or distortion products)
comprehensive or diagnostic evaluation (comparsion of transient
and/or distortion product otoacoustic emissions at multiple levels
and frequencies)
Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to
supplement oral speech
5.00
5.00
10.00
5.00
15.00
25.00
5.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
25.00
90.00
25.00
50.00
69.00
24.00
(To report augmentative and alternative communication device
services, see 92605, 92607, 92608)
EVALUATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Codes 92601 and 92603 describe post-operative analysis and fitting of previously placed
external devices, connection to the cochlear implant, and programming of the stimulator.
Codes 92602 and 92604 describe subsequent sessions for measurements and adjustment
of the external transmitter and re-programming of the internal stimulator.
(For placement of cochlear implant, use 69930)
92601
92602
Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, patient under 7 years of age;
with programming
subsequent reprogramming
(Do not report 92602 in addition to 92601)
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27.00
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92603
92604
92605
92606
92607
92608
92609
FEE
Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; with
programming
subsequent reprogramming
(Do not report 92604 in addition to 92603)
26.00
18.00
Evaluation for prescription of non-speech-generating augmentative and
alternative communication device
Therapeutic service(s) for the use of non-speech generating device,
including programming and modification
Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and
alternative communication device,face-to-face with the patient; first hour
each additional 30 minutes
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 92608 in conjunction with 92607)
Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including
programming and modification
24.00
BR
32.00
6.00
17.00
(For therapeutic service(s) for the use of a non-speech generating
device, use 92606)
92610
Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
12.00
(For motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function, use 92611)
(For flexible endoscopic examination, use 92612-92617)
92611
Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video
recording
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 74230)
13.00
(For evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function, use 92610)
92612
Flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video
recording
51.00
(If flexible fiberoptic or endoscopic evaluation of swallowing is performed
without cine or video recording, use 92700)
92613
physician interpretation and report only
20.00
(To report an evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function, use 92610)
(To report motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function, use 92611)
92614
92615
92616
92617
92700
Flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation, laryngeal sensory testing by
cine or video recording
physician interpretation and report only
Flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and laryngeal
sensory testing by cine or video recording
physician interpretation and report only
Unlisted otorhinolaryngological service of procedure
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16.00
53.00
21.00
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CARDIOVASCULAR
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
(For placement of catheters for use in circulatory assist devices such as intra-aortic balloon
pumping, see 33970)
(For stent placement following completion of angioplasty or atherectomy, see 92980,
92981)
ANES
92950
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eg, in cardiac arrest)
(each 15 minute unit of time)
(see also critical care, 99291, 99292)
6.0+T
6.50
92953
92960
Temporary transcutaneous pacing
Cardioversion, elective, electrical conversion of
3.0+T
arrhythmia; external (each 15 minute unit of time)
internal (separate procedure)
3.0+T
(Do not report 92961 in addition to codes 93662; 93618-93624,
93631, 93640-93642, 93650-93652, 93741-93744)
5.00
6.50
92961
72.00
92970
92971
92973
Cardioassist-method of circulatory assist; internal
external
Percutaneous transluminal coronarythrombectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 92973 in conjunction with codes 92980, 92982)
58.00
30.00
52.00
92974
Transcatheter placement of radiation delivery device for
subsequent coronary intravascular brachytherapy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 92974 in conjunction with codes 92980, 92982, 93508)
59.00
(For intravascular radioelement application, see 77781 – 77784)
92975
92977
92978
92979
Thrombolysis, coronary; by intracoronary infusion,
including selective coronary angiography
by intravenous infusion
Intravascular ultrasound (coronary vessel or graft) during
diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention
including imaging supervision, interpretation and report;
initial vessel
each additional vessel
(Use 92979 in conjunction with code 92978)
122.00
91.00
81.00
50.00
(List 92978, 92979 separately in addition to primary code)
(Intravascular ultrasound services include all transducer
manipulations and repositioning within the specific vessel being
examined, both before and after therapeutic intervention (eg, stent
placement))
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92980
92981
92982
92984
FEE
Transcatheter placement of an intracoronary stent(s),
percutaneous, with or without other therapeutic intervention,
any method; single vessel
each additional vessel
(Use 92981 in conjunction with code 92980)
349.00
Percutaneous transluminal coronary balloon angioplasty;
single vessel
each additional vessel
(Use 92984 in conjunction with code(s) 92980, 92982, 92995)
250.00
109.00
125.00
(To report transcatheter placement of radiation delivery device for
coronary intravascular brachytherapy, use 92974)
(For intravascular radioelement application, see 77781-77784)
F/U DAYS
92986
92987
92990
92992
92993
92995
92996
Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty; aortic valve
mitral valve
pulmonary valve
Atrial septectomy or septostomy; transvenous method,
balloon, (eg, Rashkind type) (includes cardiac catheterization)
blade method (Park septostomy) (includes cardiac
catheterization)
Percutaneous transluminal coronary atherectomy, by
mechanical or other method, with or without balloon
angioplasty; single vessel
each additional vessel
(Use 92996 in conjunction with code(s) 92980, 92982, 92995)
90
90
90
90
372.00
386.00
400.00
270.00
90
270.00
218.00
59.00
(To report additional vessels treated by angioplasty only during the same
session, use 92984)
92997
92998
Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary artery balloon
angioplasty; single vessel
each additional vessel
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
215.00
99.00
CARDIOGRAPHY
(For echocardiology, see 93303-93350)
93000
93010
93014
Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with
interpretation and report
interpretation and report only
Telephonic transmission of post-symptom electrocardiogram rhythm
strip(s), per 30 day period of time; (complete procedure) includes
physician review with interpretation and report.
(For professional component use modifier ‘26.)
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93015
93016
93018
93024
93025
93040
93224
93227
93230
93233
93235
93237
93268
93272
FEE
Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or
bicycle exercise; continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, and/or
pharmacological stress, with physician supervision, with interpretation
and report
physician supervision only without interpretation and report
interpretation and report only
Ergonovine provocation test
Microvolt T-wave alternans for assessment of ventricular arrhythmias
Rhythm ECG, one to three leads; with interpretation and report
Electrocardiographic monitoring for 24 hours by continuous original
ECG waveform recording and storage, with visual superimposition
scanning; includes recording, scanning analysis with report, physician
review and interpretation
physician review and interpretation
Electrocardiographic monitoring for 24 hours by continuous original
ECG waveform recording and storage, without superimposition
scanning utilizing a device capable of producing a full miniaturized
printout; includes recording, microprocessor-based analysis with report,
physician review and interpretation
physician review and interpretation
Electrocardiographic monitoring for 24 hours by continuous
computerized monitoring and non-continuous recording, and real-time
data analysis utilizing a device capable of producing intermittent
full-sized waveform tracings, possibly patient activated; includes
monitoring and real time data analysis with report, physician review and
interpretation
physician review and interpretation
Patient demand single or multiple event, recording with presymptom
memory loop, 24 hour attended monitoring per 30-day period of time;
(complete procedure) includes transmission, physician review and
interpretation
physician review and interpretation only
60.00
16.50
13.50
BR
78.00
5.00
60.00
42.00
60.00
42.00
60.00
42.00
60.00
42.00
(For implanted patient activated cardiac event recording, see 33282,
93727)
93278
Signal-averaged electrocardiography (SAECG), with or without ECG
(For interpretation and report only, see modifier -26)
60.00
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
For procedure codes 93303-93350, See Radiology Section General Instructions and General
Information and Rules. When more than one radiology procedure is performed during the
same patient encounter, reimbursement shall be limited to the greater fee plus 60% of the
lesser fees. (Echocardiography includes obtaining ultrasonic signals from the heart and great
arteries, with two-dimensional image and/or Doppler ultrasonic signal documentation,
interpretation and report. When interpretation is performed separately, use modifier -26.)
(For fetal echocardiography, see 76825-76828)
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93303
93304
93307
93308
93312
93313
93314
93315
93316
93317
93318
93320
93321
FEE
Transthoracic echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies;
complete
follow-up or limited study
Echocardiography, transthoracic, reaL time with image documentation
(2D) with or without M-mode recording; complete
follow-up or limited study
Echocardiography, transesophageal, real time with image
documentation (2D) (with or without M-Mode recording); including
probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report
placement of transesophagael probe only
image acquisition, interpretation and report only
Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies;
including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report
placement of transesophageal probe only
image acquisition, interpretation and report only
Echocardiography, transesophageal (TEE) for montoring purposes,
including probe placement, real time 2-dimensional image acquisition
and interpretation leading to ongoing (continuous) assessment of
(dynamically changing) cardiac pumping function and to therapeutic
measures on an immediate time basis
Doppler echocardiography, pulsed wave and/or continuous wave with
spectra1 display; complete
follow-up or limited study
90.00
60.00
90.00
60.00
105.00
25.00
84.00
105.00
25.00
84.00
100.00
87.00
60.00
(Use 93320, 93321 separately in addition to codes for
echocardiographic imaging 93303, 93304, 93307, 93308, 93312,
93314, 93315, 93316, 93317, 93350)
93350
Echocardiography, transthoracic, real time with image documentation
(2D), with or without M-mode recording, during rest and cardiovascular
stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically
induced stress, with interpretation and report
(The appropriate stress testing code from the 93015-93018 series
should he reported in addition to 93350 to capture the exercise stress
portion of the study)
120.00
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION
Cardiac catheterization procedures include introduction, positioning and repositioning when
necessary, of catheter(s), recording of intracardiac and intravascular pressure, obtaining
blood samples for measurement of blood gases or dilution curves and cardiac output
measurements (Fick or other method, with or without rest and exercise and/or other studies)
with or without electrode catheter placement, final evaluation and report. When selective
injection procedures are performed without a preceding cardiac catheterization, these
services should be reported using codes in the Vascular Injection Procedures section,
36011-36015 and 36215-36218.
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When coronary artery, arterial coronary conduit or venous bypass graft angiography is
performed without concomitant left heart cardiac catheterization, use 93508. Injection
procedures 93539, 93540, 93544, and 93545 represent separate identifiable services and
may be coded in conjunction with one another in addition to code 93508, as appropriate. To
report imaging supervision, interpretation and report in conjunction with code 93508, use
code 93556.
F/U DAYS
93501
93503
93505
93508
Right heart catheterization
(For bundle of His recording, see 93600)
Insertion and placement of flow directed catheter (eg,
Swan-Ganz) for monitoring purposes
Endomyocardial biopsy
Catheter placement in coronary artery(s), arterial coronary
conduit(s); and/or venous coronary bypass graft(s) for
coronary angiography without concomitant left heart
catheterization
(93508 is to be used only when left heart catheterization 93510,
93511, 93524, 93526 is not performed)
7
140.00
7
140.00
7
7
160.00
207.00
(To report transcatheter placement of radiation delivery device for
coronary intravascular brachytherapy, use 92974)
(For intravascular radioelement application, see 77781-77784)
93510
93511
93514
93524
93526
93527
93528
93529
93530
93531
93532
Left heart catheterization, retrograde, from the brachial
artery, axillary artery or femoral artery; percutaneous
by cutdown
Left heart catheterization by left ventricular puncture
Combined transseptal and retrograde left heart
catheterization
Combined right heart catheterization and retrograde left
heart catheterization
Combined right heart catheterization and transseptal left
heart catheterization through intact septum (with or without
retrograde left heart catheterization)
Combined right heart catheterization with left ventricular
puncture (with or without retrograde left heart
catheterization)
Combined right heart catheterization and left heart
catheterization through existing septal opening (with or
without retrograde left heart catheterization)
Right heart catheterization, for congenital cardiac anomalies
Combined right heart catheterization and retrograde left
heart catheterization, for congenital cardiac anomalies
Combined right heart catheterization and transseptal left
heart catherization through intact septum with or without
retrograde left heart catheterization, for congenital cardiac
anomalies
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80.00
7
7
7
80.00
80.00
160.00
7
180.00
7
180.00
7
140.00
7
140.00
7
7
140.00
180.00
7
180.00
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F/U DAYS
93533
Combined right heart catheterization and transseptal left
heart catherization through existing septal opening, with or
without retrograde left heart catheterization, for congenital
cardiac anomalies
7
180.00
When injection procedures are performed in conjunction with cardiac catheterization, these
services do not include introduction of catheters but do include repositioning of catheters
when necessary and use of automatic power injectors. Injection procedures 93539-93545
represent separate identifiable services and may be coded in conjunction with one another
when appropriate. The technical details of angiography, supervision of filming and
processing, interpretation and report are not included. To report imaging supervision,
interpretation and report, use code 93555 and/or 93556.
ANES
93539 Injection procedure during cardiac catheterization; for
selective opacification of arterial conduits (eg, internal
mammary), whether native or used for bypass
93540
for selective opacification of aortocoronary venous
bypass grafts, one or more coronary arteries
93541
for pulmonary angiography
93542
for selective right ventricular or right atrial
angiography
93543
for selective left ventricular or left atrial angiography
93544
for aortography
93545
for selective coronary angiography
(injection of radiopaque material may be by hand)
93555 Imaging supervision, interpretation and report for injection
procedure(s) during cardiac catheterization; ventricular
and/or atrial angiography
93556
pulmonary angiography, aortography, and/or selective
coronary angiography including venous bypass grafts
and arterial conduits (whether native or used in
bypass)
93561
93562
3.0+T
28.00
3.0+T
28.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
100.00
20.00
81.00
124.00
(Codes 93561 & 93562 are not to be used with cardiac
catheterization codes)
Indicator dilution studies such as dye or thermal dilution,
including arterial and/or venous catheterization; with cardiac
output measurement (separate procedure)
subsequent measurement of cardiac output
(For radioisotope method of cardiac output, see 78472, 78473 or 78481)
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CODE
93571
93572
FEE
Intravascular doppler velocity and/or pressure derived coronary
flow reserve measurement (coronary vessel or graft) during
coronary angiography including pharacologically induced
stress; initial vessel
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
each additional vessel
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
80.00
50.00
(Intravascular distal coronary blood flow velocity measurements include all
Doopler transducer manipulations and repositioning within the specific
vessel being examined, during coronary angioplasty or therapeutic
intervention (eg, angioplasty))
REPAIR OF SEPTAL DEFECT
F/U DAYS
93580
Percutaneous transcatheter closure of congenital interatrial
7
285.00
communication (ie, fontan fenestration, atrial septal defect)
with implant
(Percutaneous transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect includes a right
heart catheterization procedure. Code 93580 includes injection of contrast
for atrial and ventricular angiograms. Codes 93501, 93529-93533, 93539,
93543, 93555 should not be reported separately in addition to code 93580)
93581
Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a congenital
7
381.00
ventricular septal defect with implant
(Percutaneous transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect includes a
right heart catheterization procedure. Code 93581 includes injection of
contrast for atrial and ventricular angiograms. Codes 93501, 93529-93533,
93539, 93543, 93555 should not be reported separately in addition to code
93581)
(For echocardiographic services performed in addition to 93580, 93581,
see 93303-93317, 93662 as appropriate)
INTRACARDIACELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES/STUDIES
Intracardiac electrophysiologic studies (EPS) are an invasive diagnostic medical procedure
which include the insertion and repositioning of electrode catheters, recording of
electrograms before and during pacing or programmed stimulation of multiple locations in the
heart, analysis of recorded information, and report of the procedure.
Electrophysiologic studies are most often performed with two or more electrode catheters. In
many circumstances, patients with arrhythmias are evaluated and treated at the same
encounter. In this situation, a diagnostic electrophysiologic study is performed, induced
tachycardia(s) are mapped, and on the basis of the diagnostic and mapping information, the
tissue is ablated. Electrophysiologic study(ies), mapping, and ablation represent distinctly
different procedures, requiring individual reporting whether performed on the same or
subsequent dates.
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DEFINITIONS:
ARRHYTHMIA INDUCTION: In most electrophysiologic studies, an attempt is made to induce
arrhythmia(s) from single or multiple sites within the heart. Arrhythmia induction is achieved
by performing pacing at different rates, programmed stimulation (introduction of critically
timed electrical impulses), and other techniques. Because arrhythmia induction occurs via
the same catheter(s) inserted for the electrophysiologic study(ies), catheter insertion and
temporary pacemaker codes are not additionally reported. Codes 93600-93603, 9361093612 and 93618 are used to describe unusual situations where there may be recording,
pacing or an attempt at arrhythmia induction from only one site in the heart. Code 93619
describes only evaluation of the sinus node, atrioventricular node and His-Purkinje
conduction system, without arrhythmia induction. Codes 93620-93624 and 93640-93642 all
include recording, pacing and attempted arrhythmia induction from one or more site(s) in the
heart.
MAPPING: Mapping is a distinct procedure performed in addition to a diagnostic
electrophysiologic procedure and should be separately reported using code 93609. When a
tachycardia is induced, the site of tachycardia origination or its electrical path through the
heart is often defined by mapping. Mapping creates a multidimensional depiction of a
tachycardia by recording multiple electrograms obtained sequentially or simultaneously from
multiple catheter sites in the heart. Depending upon the technique, certain types of mapping
catheters may be repositioned from point-to-point within the heart, allowing sequential
recording from the various sites to construct maps. Other types of mapping catheters allow
mapping without a point-to-point technique by the allowing simultaneous recording from
many electrodes on the same catheter and computer-assisted three dimensional
reconstruction of the tachycardia activation sequence.
ABLATION: Once the part of the heart involved in the tachycardia is localized, the
tachycardia may be treated by ablation (the delivery of a radiofrequency energy to the area
to selectively destroy cardiac tissue). Ablation procedures (93651-93652) may be performed:
independently on a date subsequent to a diagnostic electrophysiologic study and mapping;
or, at the time a diagnostic electrophysiologic study, tachycardia(s) induction and mapping is
performed. When an electrophysiologic study, mapping, and ablation are performed on the
same date, each procedure should be separately reported. In reporting catheter ablation,
code 93651 and/or 93652 should be reported once to describe ablation of cardiac
arrhythmias, regardless of the number of arrhythmias ablated.
93600
93602
93603
93609
Bundle of His recording
Intra-atrial recording
Right ventricular recording
Intraventricular and/or intra-atrial mapping of tachycardia site(s) with
catheter manipulation to record from multiple sites to identify origin of
tachycardia
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 93609 in conjunction with codes 93620, 93651, 93652)
93610
93612
Intra-atrial pacing
Intraventricular pacing
(Do not report 93612 in conjunction with codes 93620-93622)
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56.00
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FEE
93615
Esophageal recording of atrial electrogram with or without ventricular
electrogram(s);
93616
with pacing
93618 Induction of arrhythmia by electrical pacing
93619 Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with right atrial pacing
and recording, right ventricular pacing and recording, HIS bundle
recording, including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode
catheters; without induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia
(Do not report 93619 in conjunction with 93600, 93602, 93610, 93612,
93618, or 93620-93622)
93620
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and
repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted
induction of arrhythmia; with right atrial pacing and recording, right
ventricular pacing and recording, HIS bundle recording
(Do not report 93620 in conjunction with codes 93600, 93602, 93610
93612, 93618 or 93619)
18.00
35.00
156.00
291.00
383.00
93621
with left atrial pacing and recordings from coronary sinus or left
atrium
(Use 93621 in conjunction with code 93620)
460.00
93622
with left ventricular pacing and recordings
(Use 93622 in conjunction with codes 93620)
460.00
93623
Programmed stimulation and pacing after intravenous drug infusion
(Use this code with 93620, 93621, 93622)
93624
Electrophysiologic follow-up study with pacing and recording to test
effectiveness of therapy, including induction or attempted induction of
arrhythmia
Intra-operative epicardial and endocardial pacing and mapping to
localize the site of tachycardia or zone of slow conduction for surgical
correction
Electrophysiologic evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator leads including defibrillation threshold at
evaluation (induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing and pacing for
arrhythmia termination) at time of initial implantation or replacement;
with testing of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverterdefibrillator pulse generator
93631
93640
93641
50.00
109.00
224.00
200.00
227.00
(For subsequent or periodic electronic analysis and/or reprogramming
of single or dual chamber pacing cadioverter-defibrillators, see 93642,
93741-93744)
93642
Electrophysiologic evaluation of cardioverter-defibrillator (includes
defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of
sensing and pacing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or
reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters)
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93650
93651
93652
93660
93662
FEE
Intracardiac catheter ablation of atrioventricular node function,
atrioventricular conduction for creation of complete heart block, with or
without temporary pacemaker placement
Intracardiac catheter ablation of arrhythmogenic focus; for treatment of
supraventricular tachycardia by ablation of fast or slow atrioventricular
pathways, accessory atrioventricular connections or other atrial foci,
singly or in combination
for treatment of ventricular tachycardia
Evaluation of cardiovascular function with tilt table evaluation, with
continuous ECG monitoring and intermittent blood pressure monitoring,
with or without pharmacologial intervention
(For physician component, See modifier ‘26)
303.00
385.00
401.00
100.00
Intracardiac echocardiography during therapeutic/diagnostic
intervention, including imaging supervision and interpretation
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 93662 in conjunction with 93621, 93622, 93651, or 93652, as
appropriate)
(Do not report 92961 in addition to code 93662)
88.00
OTHER VASCULAR STUDIES
(For radiographic injection procedures, see 36000-36299; for chemotherapy injection
procedures, see 96405-96549; for arterial cannulization and recording of direct arterial
pressure, see 36620; for vascular cannulization for hemodialysis, see 36800-36821)
93701
93720
93722
93724
93727
93731
93732
93733
Bioimpedance, thoracic; electrical
Plethysmography, total body; with interpretation and report
interpretation and report only
Electronic analysis of antitachycardia pacemaker system (includes
electrocardiographic recording, programming of device, induction and
termination of tachycardia via implanted pacemaker, and interpretation
of recordings)
Electronic analysis of implantable loop recorder (ILR) system (includes
retrieval of recorded and stored ECG data, physician review and
interpretation of retrieved ECG data and reprogramming)
Electronic analysis of dual-chamber pacemaker system (includes
evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where
applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of
recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and
device response); without reprogramming
with reprogramming
Electronic analysis of dual chamber internal pacemaker system (may
include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form,
and/or testing of sensory function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis
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25.00
10.00
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20.00
20.00
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CODE
93734
93735
93736
93740
93741
93742
93743
93744
93770
FEE
Electronic analysis of single-chamber pacemaker system (includes
evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where
applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of
recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and
device response); without reprogramming
with reprogramming
Electronic analysis of single chamber internal pacemaker system (may
include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form,
and/or testing of sensory function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis
Temperature gradient studies
Electronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes
interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of
programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable,
using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at
rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device
response); single chamber, or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system,
without reprogramming
single chamber, or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, with
reprogramming
dual chamber, without reprogramming
dual chamber, with reprogramming
Determination of venous pressure
20.00
20.00
15.00
BR
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
5.00
(For central venous cannulization and pressure measurements, see
36555-36556, 36568-36569, 36580, 36584, 36500)
93784
93790
93799
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, utilizing a system such as
magnetic tape and/or computer disk, for 24 hours or longer; including
recording, scanning analysis, interpretation and report
physician review with interpretation and report
Unlisted cardiovascular service or procedure
60.00
42.00
BR
NON-INVASIVE VASCULAR DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES
For procedure codes 93875-93990, see Radiology Section General Instructions and General
Information and Rules.
Vascular studies include patient care required to perform the studies, supervision of the
studies and interpretation of study results with copies for patient records of hard copy output
with analysis of all data, including bidirectional vascular flow or imaging when provided. The
use of a simple hand-held or other Doppler device that does not produce hard copy output, or
that produces a record that does not permit analysis of bidirectional vascular flow, is
considered to be part of the physical examination of the vascular system and is not separately
reported.
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Duplex scan (eg, 93880, 93882): Describes an ultrasonic scanning procedure for
characterizing the pattern and direction of blood flow in arteries or veins with the production of
real time images integrating B-mode two-dimensional vascular structure with spectral and/or
color flow Doppler mapping or imaging.
Non-invasive physiologic studies are performed using equipment separate and distinct from
the duplex scanner. Codes 93875, 93922, 93923 and 93924, 93965 describe the evaluation
of non-imaging physiologic recordings of pressures, Doppler analysis of bi-directional blood
flow, plethysmography, and/or oxygen tension measurements appropriate for the anatomic
area studied.
CEREBROVASCULAR ARTERIAL STUDIES
93875
93880
93882
93886
93888
93890
93892
93893
Non-invasive physiologic studies of extracraniaL arteries, complete
bilateral study, (eg, periorbital flow direction with arterial compression,
ocular pneumoplethysmography, Doppler ultrasound spectral analysis)
Duplex scan of extracranial arteries; complete bilateral study
unilateral or limited study
Transcranial Doppler study of the intracranial arteries; complete study
limited study
Transcranial doppler study of the intracranial arteries; vasoreactivity
study
emboli detection without intravenous microbubble injection
emboli detection with intravenous microbubble injection
40.00
108.00
93.00
108.00
93.00
68.00
73.00
71.00
EXTREMITY ARTERIAL STUDIES (INCLUDING DIGITS)
93922
93923
93924
93925
93926
93930
93931
Noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries,
single level, bilateral (eg, ankle/brachial indices, Doppler waveform
analysis, volume plethysmography, transcutaneous oxygen tension
measurement)
Noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries,
multiple levels or with provocative functional maneuvers, complete
bilateral study (eg, segmental blood pressure measurements,
segmental Doppler waveform analysis, segmental volume
plethysmography, segmental transcutaneous oxygen tension
measurements, measurements with posturalprovocative tests,
measurements with reactive hyperemia)
Noninvasive physiologic studies of lower extremity arteries, at rest and
following treadmill stress testing, complete bilateral study
Duplex scan of lower extremity arteries or arterial bypass grafts;
complete bilateral study
unilateral or limited study
Duplex scan of upper extremity arteries or arterial bypass grafts;
complete bilateral study
unilateral or limited study
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72.00
72.00
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CODE
FEE
EXTREMITY VENOUS STUDIES (INCLUDING DIGITS)
93965
93970
93971
Non-invasive physiologic studies of extremity veins, complete bilateral
study (eg, Doppler waveform analysis with responses to compression
and other maneuvers, phleborheography, impedance plethysmography)
Duplex scan of extremity veins including responses to compression and
other maneuvers; complete bilateral study
unilateral or limited study
108.00
108.00
93.00
VISCERAL AND PENILE VASCULAR STUDIES
93975
93976
93978
93979
93980
93981
Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic,
scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; complete study
limited study
Duplex scan of aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac vasculature, or bypass
grafts; complete study
unilateral or limited study
Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of penile vessels;
complete study
unilateral or limited study
67.50
58.00
67.50
58.00
58.00
42.00
EXTREMITY ARTERIAL-VENOUS STUDIES
93990
Duplex scan of hemodialysis access (including arterial inflow, body of
access and venous outflow)
42.00
PULMONARY
Codes 94010-94799 include laboratory procedure(s), interpretation and physician's services
(except surgical and anesthesia services as listed in the SURGERY section), unless
otherwise stated. If a separate idenitifiable Evaluation and Management service is performed,
the appropriate E/M service code should be reported in addition to 94010-94799.
(For bronchoscopy, see 31622-31656)
(For placement of flow directed catheter, see 93503; for central venous catheter placement,
see 36555-36556, 36568-36569, 36580, 36584)
(For arterial puncture or catheterization, see 36600, 36620)
(For thoracentesis, see 32000)
(For phlebotomy, therapeutic, see 99195)
(For lung biopsy, needle, see 32405)
(For endotrachael intubation, see 31500)
94010
Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity,
expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary
ventilation
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94014
94016
94060
FEE
Patient-initiated spirometric recording per 30-day period of time;
includes reinforced education, transmission of spirometric tracing, data
capture, analysis of transmitted data, periodic recalibration and
physician review and interpretation
physician review and interpretation only
Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry as in 94010, pre- and postbronchodilator administration
15.00
7.50
25.00
(For prolonged exercise test for bronchospasm with pre and postspirometry use 94620)
94070
94150
94200
94240
94250
94260
94350
94360
94370
94375
94620
94621
94640
94642
94664
94680
94681
94690
94720
94725
94750
Bronchospasm provovation evaluation, multiple spirometric
determinations as in 94010, with administered agents (eg antigen(s),
cold air, methacholine)
Vital capacity, total (separate procedure)
Maximum breathing capacity, maximal voluntary ventilation
Functional residual capacity or residual volume: helium method,
nitrogen open circuit method, or other method
Expired gas collection, quantitative, single procedure (separate
procedure)
Thoracic gas volume
Determination of maldistribution of inspired gas: multiple breath nitrogen
washout curve including alveolar nitrogen or helium equilibration time
Determination of resistance to airflow, oscillatory or plethysmographic
methods
Determination of airway closing volume, single breath tests
Respiratory flow volume loop
Pulmonary stress testing; simple (eg, prolonged exercise test for
bronchospasm with pre- and post-spirometry)
complex (including measurements of CO2 production, O2 uptake,
and electrocardiographic recordings)
Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway
obstruction or for sputum induction for diagnostic purposes (eg, with an
aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent
positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device)
Aerosol inhalation of pentamidine for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
treatment for prophylaxis
Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol
generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device (94664 can
be reported one time only per day of service)
Oxygen uptake, expired gas analysis; rest and exercise, direct, simple
including C02 output, percentage oxygen extracted
rest, indirect (separate procedure)
Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (single breath, steady state)
Membrane diffusion capacity
Pulmonary compliance study (plethysmography, volume and pressure
measurements)
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3.00
10.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
27.50
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
18.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
25.00
25.00
7.50
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CODE
FEE
94770
94772
Carbon dioxide, expired gas determination by infrared analyzer
Circadian respiratory pattern recording (pediatric pneumogram), 12 to
24 hour continuous recording, infant (includes interpretation and report)
(Separate procedure codes for electromyograms, EEG, ECG, and
recordings of respiration are excluded when 94772 is reported)
94799
Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure
5.00
42.00
BR
ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
DEFINITIONS:
ALLERGY SENSITIVITY TESTS: the performance and evaluation of selective cutaneous and
mucous membrane tests in correlation with the history, physical examination, and other
observations of the patient. The number of tests performed should be judicious and
dependent upon the history, physical findings, and clinical judgment. All patients should not
necessarily receive the same tests nor the same number of sensitivity tests. Maximum fees
include observation and interpretation of the tests by a physician. In routine office practice,
any of the following items may be billed in addition to the appropriate visit codes.
IMMUNOTHERAPY (Desensitization, Hyposensitization): the parenteral administration of
allergenic extracts as antigens at periodic intervals, usually on an increasing dosage scale to
a dosage which is maintained as maintenance therapy. Indications for immunotherapy are
determined by appropriate diagnostic procedures coordinated with clinical judgment and
knowledge of the natural history of allergic diseases.
For professional services for allergen immunotherapy not including provision of allergenic
extracts, see appropriate Evaluation and Management code.
ALLERGY TESTING
95004
Percutaneous tests (scratch, puncture, prick) with allergenic extracts,
immediate type reaction, specify number of tests
0.50
(Note: Must bill with paper claim. Report total number of tests in Field
24E on the claims form. Calculate total amount due as follows: 0.50 for
each test up to 60 tests and 0.25 for each test over 60 tests).
95010
95015
95024
95028
95044
95060
Percutaneous tests (scratch, puncture, prick) sequential and incremental,
with drugs, biologicals or venoms, immediate type reaction, specify
number of tests
Intracutaneous (intradermal) tests, sequential and incremental, with
drugs, biologicals, or venoms, immediate type reaction, specify number
of tests
Intracutaneous (intradermal) tests with allergenic extracts, immediate
type reaction, specify number of tests
Intracutaneous (intradermal) tests with allergenic extracts, delayed type
reaction, including reading, specify number of tests
Patch or application test(s) (up to 10 tests) (Specify number of tests)
Ophthalmic mucous membrane tests
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0.75
0.75
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CODE
95065
FEE
Direct nasal mucous membrane test
2.00
SENSITIVITY TESTING
(Maximum fees include reading of test)
86485
86490
86510
86580
86586
Skin test; candida
coccidioidomycosis
histoplasmosis
tuberculosis, intradermal
Unlisted antigen, each
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY
Codes 95120-95180 include the professional services necessary for allergen
immunotherapy. Office Evaluation and Management codes may be used in addition to
allergen immunotherapy if, and only if, other identifiable services are provided at that time.
95120
95125
95130
95131
95132
95133
95134
95165
95180
Professional services for allergen immunotherapy in prescribing
physician's office or institution, including provision of allergenic extract;
single injection
two or more injections (specify number of injections)
single stinging insect venom
two stinging insect venoms
three stinging insect venoms
four stinging insect venoms
five stinging insect venoms
Professional services for the supervision of preparation and provision of
antigens for allergen immunotherapy; (to be administered by or under
the supervision of another physician) single or multiple antigens,
multiple dose vial(s), (specify number of VIALS)
Rapid desensitization procedure, each hour (eg, insulin, penicillin,
equine serum)
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
5.00
3.00
NEUROLOGY AND NEUROMUSCULAR PROCEDURES
Neurologic services are typically consultative, and any of the levels of consultation
(99241-99255) may be appropriate. In addition, services and skills outlined under Evaluation
and Management levels of service appropriate to neurologic illnesses should be coded
similarly.
All services listed below (95805-95829) include recording, interpretation by a physician and
report. For interpretation only, use modifier -26.
(For ambulatory 24 hour EEG monitoring, see 95950)
(For EEG during nonintracranial surgery, use 95955)
(For WADA activation test, use 95958)
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SLEEP TESTING
Orders for sleep testing are limited to physician specialists in pulmonology,
otolaryngology and neurology. Documentation to support the medical necessity of sleep
testing must be maintained in the ordering physician's clinical file. Sleep studies and
polysomnography refer to the continuous and simultaneous monitoring and recording of
various physiological and pathophysiological parameters of sleep for six or more hours with
physician review, interpretation and report. The studies are performed to diagnose a variety
of sleep disorders and to evaluate a patient's response to therapies such as nasal
continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP). Polysomnography is distinguished from sleep
studies by the inclusion of sleep staging which is defined to include a 1-4 lead
electroencephalogram (EEG), electro-oculogram (EOG), and a submental electromyogram
(EMG). Additional parameters of sleep include: 1) ECG; 2) airflow; 3) ventilation and
respiratory effort; 4) gas exchange by oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, or end tidal gas
analysis; 5) extremity muscle activity, motor activity-movement; 6) extended EEG monitoring;
7) penile tumescence; 8) gastroesophageal reflux; 9) continuous blood pressure monitoring;
10) snoring; 11) body positions; etc.
For a study to be reported as polysomnography, sleep must be recorded and staged.
95805
95807
95808
95810
95811
Multiple sleep latency or maintenance of wakefulness testing,recording,
analysis and interpretation of physiological measurements of sleep
during multiple trials to assess sleepiness
Sleep study, simultaneous recording of ventilation, respiratory effort,
ECG or heart rate and oxygen saturation, attended by a technologist
Polysomnography; sleep staging with 1-3 additional parameters of
sleep, attended by a technologist
sleep staging with 4 or more additional parameters of sleep,
attended by a technologist
sleep staging with 4 or more additional parameters of sleep, with
initiation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy or bilevel
ventilation, attended by a technologist
175.00
97.00
109.00
109.00
109.00
ROUTINE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG)
EEG codes 95812-95822 include hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation when
appropriate. Routine EEG codes 95816-95822 includes 20 to 40 minutes of recording.
Extended EEG codes 95812-95813 include reporting times longer than 40 minutes.
95812
95813
95816
95819
95822
95824
Electroencephalogram (EEG) extended monitoring; 41-60 minutes
greater than one hour
Electroencephalogram (EEG); including recording awake and drowsy
including recording awake and asleep
recording in coma or sleep only
cerebral death evaluation only
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
14.00
(For recording of circadian respiratory patterns of infants, see 94772)
95829
Electrocorticogram at surgery (separate procedure)
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95830
FEE
Insertion by physician of sphenoidal electrodes for electroencephalographic (EEG) recording (includes tracing, interpretation and report)
40.00
MUSCLE AND RANGE OF MOTION TESTING
95831
95832
95833
95834
95851
95852
95857
Muscle testing, manual (separate procedure) with report; extremity
(excluding hand) or trunk
hand (with or without comparison with normal side)
total evaluation of body, excluding hands
total evaluation of body, including hands
Range of motion measurements and report (separate procedure); each
extremity (excluding hand) or each trunk section (spine)
hand, with or without comparison with normal side
Tensilon test for myasthenia gravis;
7.50
7.50
20.00
20.00
2.50
2.50
10.00
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND NERVE CONDUCTION TESTS
95860
95861
95863
95864
95865
95866
95867
95868
95869
95870
Needle electromyography; one extremity with or without related
paraspinal areas
two extremities with or without related paraspinal areas
three extremities with or without related paraspinal areas
four extremities with or without related paraspinal areas
larynx
hemidiaphagm
cranial nerve supplied muscle(s), unilateral
bilateral
thoracic paraspinal muscles (excluding T1 or T12)
limited study of muscles in one extremity or non-limb (axial)
muscles (unilateral or bilateral), other than thoracic
paraspinal,cranial nerve supplied muscles, or sphincters
35.00
70.00
105.00
140.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
60.00
30.00
30.00
(To report a complete study of the extremities, see 95860-95864)
(For needle electromyography of cranial supplied muscles, see 95867,
95868)
95872
Needle electromyography, using single fiber electrode, with quantitative
measurement of jitter, blocking and/or fiber density, any/all sites of each
muscle studied
30.00
(For anal or urethral sphincter, detrusor, urethra, perineum or
abdominal musculature, see 51785, 51792)
(For eye muscles, see 92265)
95875
Ischemic limb exercise test with serial specimen(s) acquisition for
muscle(s) metabolite(s)
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CODE
FEE
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES
95900
95903
95904
Nerve conduction, amplitude and latency/velocity study, each nerve;
motor, without F-wave study
motor, with F-wave study
sensory
15.00
15.00
15.00
(Report 95900, 95903 and/or 95904 only once when multiple sites on
the same nerve are stimulated or recorded)
INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
95920
Intraoperative neurophysiology testing, per hour
(Use code 95920 in conjunction with the study performed, 92585, 95822,
95860, 95861, 95867, 95868, 95900, 95904, 95925, 95926, 95927,
95928, 95929, 95930, 95933, 95934, 95936, 95937)
(Code 95920 describes ongoing electrophysiologic testing and
monitoring performed during surgical procedures. Code 95920 is
reported per hour of service, and includes only the ongoing
electrophysiologic monitoring time distinct from performance of specific
type(s) of baseline electrophysiologic study(ies) (95860, 95861, 95867,
95868, 95900, 95904, 95933, 95934, 95936, 95937) or interpretation of
specific type(s) of baseline electrophysiologic study(ies) (92585, 95822,
95925, 95926, 95927, 95928, 95929, 95930). The time spent performing
or interpreting the baseline electrophysiologic study(ies) should not be
counted as intraoperative monitoring, but represents separately
reportable procedures. Code 95920 should be used once per hour even
if multiple electrophysiologic study(ies) are performed. The baseline
electrophysiologic study(ies) should be used once per operative
session.)
45.00
(For electrocorticography, use 95829)
(For intraoperative EEG during nonintracranial surgery, use 95955)
(For intraoperative functional cortical or subcortical mapping, see 95961-95962)
(For intraoperative neurostimulator programming and analysis, see 95970-95975)
AUTONOMIC FUNCTION TESTS
95921
95922
95923
Testing of autonomic nervous system function; cardiovagal innervation
(parasympathetic function), including two or more of the following: heart
rate response to deep breathing with recorded R-R interval, Valsalva
ratio, and 30:15 ratio
vasomotor adrenergic innervation (sympathetic adrenergic
function), including beat-to-beat blood pressure and R-R interval
changes during Valsalva maneuver and at least five minutes of
passive tilt
sudomotor, including one or more of the following: quantitative
sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART), silastic sweat imprint,
thermoregulatory sweat test, and changes in sympathetic skin
potential
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15.00
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EVOKED POTENTIALS AND REFLEX TESTS
95925
95926
95927
95928
95929
95930
95933
95934
95936
95937
Short-latency somatosensory evoked potential study, stimulation of
any/all peripheral nerves or skin sites, recording from the central
nervous system; in upper limbs
in lower limbs
in the trunk or head
Central motor evoked potential study (transcranial motor stimulation);
upper limbs
lower limbs
Visual evoked potential (VEP) testing central nervous system,
checkerboard or flash
Orbicularis oculi (blink) reflex, by electrodiagnostic testing
H-reflex, amplitude and latency study; record gastrocnemius/soleus
muscle
record muscle other than gastrocnemius/soleus muscle
Neuromuscular junction testing (repetitive stimulation, paired stimuli),
each nerve, any one method
30.00
30.00
30.00
50.00
52.00
90.00
35.00
15.00
15.00
35.00
SPECIAL EEG TESTS
95950
95951
95953
95954
95955
95956
95958
95961
95962
Monitoring for identification and lateralization of cerebral seizure focus,
electroencephalographic (eg, 8 channel EEG) recording and
interpretation, each 24 hours
Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus by cable or radio, 16
or more channel telemetry, combined electroencephalographic (EEG)
and video recording and interpretation,(eg, for presurgical localization),
each 24 hours
Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus by computerized
portable 16 or more channel EEG; electroencephalographic(EEG)
recording and interpretation, each 24 hours
Pharmacological or physical activation requiring physician attendance
during EEG recording of activation phase (eg, thiopental activation test)
Electroencephalogram (EEG) during nonintracranial surgery (eg, carotid
surgery)
Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus by cable or radio, 16
or more channel telemetry; electroencephalographic (EEG) recording
and interpretation, each 24 hour
Wada activation test for hemispheric function, including
electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring
Functional cortical and subcortical mapping by stimulation, electrodes
and/or recording of electrodes on brain surface, or of depth electrodes,
to provoke seizures or identify vital brain structures; initial hour of
physician attendance
each additional hour of physician attendance
(Use 95962 in conjunction with code 95961)
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62.50
42.00
42.00
20.00
42.00
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CODE
FEE
NEUROSTIMULATORS, ANALYSIS-PROGRAMMING
A simple neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter (95970, 95971) is one capable of
affecting 3 or fewer of the following: pulse amplitude, pulse duration, pulse frequency, 8 or
more electrode contacts, cycling, stimulation train duration, train spacing, number of
programs, number of channels, alternating electrode polarities, does time (stimulation
parameters changing in time periods of minutes including dose lockout times), more than 1
clinical feature (eg, rigidity, dyskinesia, tremor). A complex neurostimulator pulse
generator/transmitter (95970, 95972, 95973, 95974, 95975) is one capable of affecting more
than 3 of the above.
Code 95970 describes subsequent electronic analysis of a previously-implanted simple or
complex brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator pulse generator system, without
reprogramming. Code 95971 describes intraoperative or subsequent electronic analysis of
an implanted simple brain, spinal cord, or peripheral (ie, peripheral nerve, autonomic nerve,
neuromuscular) neurostimulator pulse generator system, with programming. Codes 95972
and 95973 describe intraoperative (at initial insertion/revision) or subsequent electronic
analysis of an implanted complex brain, spinal cord or peripheral (except cranial nerve)
neurostimulator pulse generator system, with programming. Codes 95974 and 95975
describe intraoperative (at initial insertion/revision) or subsequent electronic analysis of an
implanted complex cranial nerve neurostimulator pulse generator system, with programming.
(For insertion of neurostimulator pulse generator, see 61885, 63685, 63688, 64590)
(For revision of removal of neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, see 61888, 63688,
64595)
(For implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, see 61850-61875, 63650-63655, 6455364585)
(For revision or removal of neurostimulator electrodes, see 61880, 63660, 64585)
95970
95971
95972
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator pulse generator
system (eg, rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave
form, battery status, electrode selectability, output modulation,
cycling, impedance and patient compliance measurements); simple
or complex brain, spinal cord, or peripheral(ie, cranial nerve,
peripheral nerve, autonomic nerve, neuromuscular) neurostimulator
pulse generator/transmitter, without reprogramming
simple spinal cord, or peripheral (ie, peripheral nerve, autonomic
nerve, neuromuscular) neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter,
with intraopoerative or subsequent programming
complex spinal cord, or peripheral (except cranial) neurostimulator
pulse generator/transmitter, with intraopoerative or subsequent
programming, first hour
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95973
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator pulse generator
system (eg, rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave
form, battery status, electrode selectability, output modulation, cycling,
impedance and patient compliance measurements);complex spinal
cord, or peripheral (except cranial nerve) neurostimulator pulse
generator/transmitter, with intraopoerative or subsequent programming,
each additional 30 minutes after first hour
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 95973 in conjunction with code 95972)
15.00
95974
complex cranial nerve neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter,
with intraopoerative or subsequent programming, with or without
nerve interface testing, first hour
complex cranial nerve neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter,
with intraopoerative or subsequent programming, each additional 30
minutes after first hour
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 95975 in conjunction with code 95974)
48.00
95975
95990
Refilling and maintenance of implantable pump or reservoir for drug
delivery, spinal (intrathecal, epidural) or brain (intraventricular)
27.00
15.00
(For refilling, maintenance and reprogramming use 62368 only)
95991
Spinal (intrathecal, epidural) or brain (intraventricular); administered
by physician
15.00
(For analysis and/or reprogramming of implantable infusion pump,
see 62367-62368)
(For refill and maintenance of implanted infusion pump or reservoir
for systemic drug therapy (eg, chemotherapy or insulin, use 96522)
95999
Unlisted neurological or neuromuscular diagnostic procedure
BR
MOTION ANALYSIS
Codes describe services performed as part of a major therapeutic or diagnosis decision
making process. Motion analysis is performed in a dedicated motion analysis laboratory (ie,
a facility capable of performing videotaping from the front, back and both sides,
computerized 3-D kinematics, 3-D kinetics and dynamic electromyogrtaphy).
96002
96003
Dynamic surface electromyography, during walking or other
functional activities, 1-12 muscles
Dynamic fine wire electromyography, during walking or other
functional activities, 1 muscle
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FEE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS/TESTS (EG, NEUROCOGNITIVE, MENTAL STATUS, SPEECH TESTING)
The following codes are used to report the services provided during testing of the cognititive
function of the central nervous system. The testing of cognitive processes, visual motor
responses, and abstractive abilities is accomplished by the combination of several types of
testing procedures. It is expected that the administration of these tests will generate material
that will be formulated into a report. (When billing for procedure codes 96101 through 96118,
the total time billed to New York State Medicaid should reflect the face-to-face contact time
with the patient. Reimbursement for all work performed before and after the face-to-face
encounter (eg, analysis of tests, reviewing records, etc.) is included in the maximum
reimbursable amount for the face-to-face encounter.) More information on time can be found
under Medicine Section, Rule #3.
96101
96105
96111
96116
96118
Psychological testing (includes psychodiagnostic assessment of
emotionality, intellectual abilities, personality and psychopathology, eg,
mmpi, rorshach, wais), per hour of the psychologist's or physician's
time, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test
results and preparing the report
Assessment of aphasia (includes assessment of expressive and
receptive speech and language function, language comprehension,
speech production ability, reading, spelling, writing, eg, by Boston
Diagnostic Aphasia Examination) with interpretation and report, per hour
Developmental testing; extended (includes assessment of motor,
language, social, adaptive and/or cognitive functioning by standardized
developmental instruments) with interpretation and report
Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning
and judgment, eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory,
planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities), per hour of
the psychologist's or physician's time, both face-to-face time with the
patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report
Neuropsychological testing (eg, halstead-reitan neuropsychological
battery, wechsler memory scales and wisconsin card sorting test), per
hour of the psychologist's or physician's time, both face-to-face time with
the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report
45.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
96567
Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy
premalignant and/or malignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa
(eg, lip) by activation of photosensitive drug(s), each phototherapy
exposure session
(96570, 96571 are to be used in addition to bronchoscopy, endoscopy
codes)
(To report ocular photodynamic therapy, use 67221)
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96570
96571
FEE
Photodynamic therapy by endoscopic application of lightto ablate
abnormal tissue via activation of photosensitive drug(s), first 30 minutes
(List separately in addition to code for endoscopy or bronchoscopy
procedures of lung and esophagus)
each additional 15 minutes
(List separately in addition to code for endoscopy or bronchoscopy
procedures of lung and esophagus)
17.00
8.50
(Use 96570, 96571 in conjunction with codes 31641, 43228 as
appropriate)
SPECIAL DERMATOLOGICAL PROCEDURES
Dermatologic services are typically consultative, and any of the levels of consultation
(99241-99255) may be appropriate. In addition, services and skills outlined under Evaluation
and Management levels of service appropriate to dermatologic illnesses should be coded
similarly.
(For intralesional injections, see 11900, 11901)
96920
96921
96922
96999
Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease (psoriasis); total area
less than 250 sq cm
250 sq cm to 500 sq cm
over 500 sq cm
Unlisted special dermatological service or procedure
44.00
45.00
63.00
BR
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT
Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a form of manual treatment applied by a physician to
eliminate or alleviate somatic dysfunction and related disorders. This treatment may be
accomplished by a variety of techniques.
Body regions referred to are: head region; cervical region; thoracic region; lumbar region;
sacral region; pelvic region; lower extremities; upper extremities; rib cage region; abdomen
and viscera region.
98925
98926
98927
98928
98929
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) (by Osteopath); one to two
body regions involved
three to four body regions involved
five to six body regions involved
seven to eight body regions involved
nine to ten body regions involved
1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
SPECIAL SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
99070 Supplies and materials, provided by the physician over and above those
usually included with the office visit or other services rendered
(List drugs, trays, supplies, or materials provided)
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99082 Unusual travel (mileage, per mile, one way, beyond 10 mile radius of
point of origin (office or home))
.50
OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES
99116 Anesthesia complicated by utilization of total body hypothermia
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
200.00
For D.O.S. prior to 7/1/01, see modifier -AF for anesthesia complicated by total body
hypothermia and/or pump oxygenator. See Anesthesia Section General Information and
Rules.
MODERATE (C0NSCIOUS) SEDATION
Moderate (conscious) sedation is a drug induced depression of consciousness during which
patients respond purposefully to verbal commands either alone or accompanied by light tactile
stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway and spontaneous
ventilation is adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
Moderate sedation does not include minimal sedation (anxiolysis), deep sedation or
monitored anesthesia care.
When providing moderate sedation the following services are included and NOT reported
separately:
• Assessment of the patient (not included in intraservice time);
• Establishment of IV access and fluids to maintain patency when performed;
• Administration of agent(s);
• Maintenance of sedation;
• Monitoring of oxygen saturation, heart rate and blood pressure; and
• Recovery (not included in intraservice time)
Intraservice time starts with the administration of the sedation agent(s), requires continous
face-to-face attendance and ends at the conclusion of personal contact by the physician
providing the sedation.
Do not report 99143-99145 in conjunction with codes that include moderate (conscious)
sedation.
Do not report 99148-99150 in conjunction with codes that include moderate (conscious)
sedation when performed in a nonfacility setting.
When a second physician other than the healthcare professional performing the diagnostic or
therapeutic services provides moderate sedation in the facility setting (eg, hospital,
outpatient/ambulatory surgery center, skilled nursing facility) for the procedures that include
moderate conscious sedation, the second physician reports 99148-99150. However, for the
circumstance in which these services are performed by the second physician in the nonfacility
setting (eg, physician office, freestanding imaging center) codes 99148-99150 are NOT
reported.
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99143 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician performing
the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports, requiring
the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the
monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological
status; under 5 years of age, first 30 minutes intra-service time
(15 minutes = 1 unit)
age 5 or older, first 30 minutes intra-service time
99144
each additional 15 minutes intra-service time
99145
(List separately in addition to primary service)
(Use 99145 in conjunction with 99143, 99144)
10.00
99148 Moderate sedation services provided by a physician other than the
health care professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service
that the sedation supports; under 5 years of age, first 30 minutes intraservice time. (15 minutes = 1 unit)
age 5 years or older, first 30 minutes intra-service time
99149
each additional 15 minutes intra-service time
99150
(List separately in addition tocode for primary service)
(Use 99150 in conjunction with 99148, 99149)
10.00
99170 Anogenital examination with colposcopic magnification in childhood for
suspected trauma
99185 Hypothermia; regional
99186
total body
99190 Assembly and operation of pump with oxygenator or heat exchanger
(with or without ECG and/or pressure monitoring); each hour
99191
3/4 hour
99192
1/2 hour
99195 Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)
99199 Unlisted special service, procedure
27.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
50.00
55.00
41.25
27.50
10.00
BR
ANESTHESIA SECTION
For moderate conscious sedation, see codes 99143 - 99150.
This is the only specialty that will continue to be concerned with units for claim submission
purposes. The maximum conversion factor is $10.00.
Enter Total Anesthesia Value (total units) for each procedure in the units column of the MMIS
Claim Form.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES
1. The total values for anesthesia services include pre- and post-operative visits, the
administration of the anesthetic and the administration of fluids and/or blood incident to
the anesthesia or surgery.
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3. When hypothermia and/or a pump oxygenator are employed in conjunction with an
anesthetic, see procedure code(s) 99116, 99190, 99191, 99192. Do not report the
Anesthesia Basic Value in addition to time when billing code(s) 99116, 99190, 99191,
99192 separately.
To bill for the anesthesia time, report the appropriate surgery procedure code with
modifier -AA. The total time billed should represent the anesthesia time only. Do not
include the Anesthesia Basic Value in the calculation of the total anesthesia value.
4. If the general or regional anesthetic is administered by the attending surgeon, the fee will
be fifty percent of the ordinarily calculated anesthesia value (see below). Such
procedures shall be identified by adding the modifier -47 to the MMIS surgical procedure
code. This does not apply to local anesthesia (see Rule #8).
5. In procedures where no value is listed, the basic portion of the calculated value will be
the same as listed for comparable procedures. For claiming purposes, the closest
comparable surgical procedure code will be used for such procedures.
6. Necessary drugs and materials provided by the anesthesiologist may be charged for
separately.
7. Where unusual detention with the patient is essential for the safety and welfare of such
patient, the necessary time will be valued on the same basis as indicated below for
anesthesia time.
8.
No fee will be allowed for local infiltration or digital block anesthesia administered by
the operating surgeon.
9.
Anesthesia services not connected with surgery will be found in other sections of this
fee schedule.
10.
ALL anesthesia services must be identified by adding the modifier -23, -47, or -AA, to
the same MMIS code number as the related surgical procedure.
11.
Anesthesia Report (or Operative Record) must document total time spent with the
patient and include starting time, completion time and an explanation of any unusual
occurrence which prolonged anesthesia time.
12. The following MMIS MODIFIERS are commonly used in anesthesia:
-23
Unusual Anesthesia: Occasionally, a procedure, which usually requires
either no anesthesia or local anesthesia, because of unusual circumstances
must be done under general anesthesia. This circumstance may be
reported by adding the modifier -23 to the procedure code of the basic
service. (Reimbursement will not exceed $30 plus time for the procedure.)
-47
Anesthesia By Surgeon: Regional or general anesthesia provided by the
surgeon may be reported by adding the modifier -47 to the basic service.
(This does not include local anesthesia.) (Reimbursement will not exceed
50% of the basic value plus time for the procedure.)
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-AA
Anesthesia Services Preformed Personally By Anesthesiologist: All
anesthesia services not reported with modifiers –23 or -47 will be identified
by adding the modifier -AA to the procedure number of the surgical
procedure. (Reimbursement will not exceed the basic value plus time for the
procedure.)
For Anesthesia Complicated By Total Body Hypothermia and/or PUMP Oxygenator,
see procedure code(s) 99116, 99190, 99191, 99192. Do not report these codes with an
anesthesia modifier. See also Anesthesia Section, Rule #3.
CALCULATION OF TOTAL ANESTHESIA VALUES
Calculation of total anesthesia value is determined by adding the listed basic value and time
units. To bill for the anesthesia time report the appropriate surgery procedure code with
modifier –AA. When billing for anesthesia complicated by total body hypothermia and/or
pump oxygenator, see procedure code(s) 99116, 99190, 99191, 99192. Do not report the
anesthesia basic value in addition to time when billing code(s) 99116, 99190, 99191, 99192
separately. The total time billed on the service specific code should represent the anesthesia
time only.
A basic value is listed for most procedures. This includes the value of all anesthesia services
except the value of the actual time spent administering the anesthesia or in unusual
detention with the patient (see also Anesthesia Rule #7).
The time units are computed by allowing one unit for each 15 minutes of anesthesia time.
After the total anesthesia time is calculated, the resulting number of units should be rounded
to the next whole number. Anesthesia time starts with the beginning of the administration of
the anesthetic agents and ends when the anesthesiologist is no longer in personal
attendance (when the patient may be safely placed under customary post-operative
supervision).
For example, in a procedure with a basic value of five units requiring two hours and forty-five
minutes of an anesthesiologist's time, the time units total 11 and are added to the basic
value of five, producing a value of 16 units for this anesthesia service.
Basic Value + Time Units = TOTAL ANESTHESIA VALUE
CALCULATION OF ANESTHESIA VALUES FOR MULTIPLE/BILATERAL SURGICAL
PROCEDURES
When multiple or bilateral surgical procedures, which add time and complexity to patient
care, are performed at the same operative session, the total anesthesia value should be
calculated by taking 100% of the basic unit value assigned to the major surgical procedure
plus the total time worked (1 hour 15 minutes, 2 hours 45 minutes, etc).
The surgical procedure assigned the highest reimbursable fee may be considered the major
procedure performed. Use the MMIS procedure code for the major procedure performed and
the appropriate modifier (-23, -47, or -AA) when billing according to this instruction. (NOTE:
Attach copy of Anesthesia Report to Operative Record which must verify total time spent
with the patient.)
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SURGERY SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES
1. FEES: Fees or values for office, home and hospital visits, consultations and other
medical services are listed in the sections entitled MEDICINE and ANESTHESIA.
2. FOLLOW-UP (F/U) DAYS: Listed dollar values for all surgical procedures include the
surgery and the follow-up care for the period indicated in days in the column headed
"Follow-Up Days". Necessary follow-up care beyond this listed period is to be added on
a fee-for-service basis. (See modifier -24)
3. BY REPORT: When the value of a procedure is indicated as "By Report" (BR),
an Operative Report must be submitted with the MMIS claim form for a payment
determination to be made. The Operative Report must include the following
information:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Diagnosis (post-operative)
Size, location and number of lesion(s) or procedure(s)
where appropriate
Major surgical procedure and supplementary procedure(s)
Whenever possible, list the nearest similar procedure by
number according to these studies
Estimated follow-up period
Operative time
Failure to submit an Operative Report when billing for a "By Report" procedure will
cause your claim to be denied by MMIS.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Complications or other circumstances requiring additional
and unusual services concurrent with the procedure(s) or during the listed period of
normal follow-up care, may warrant additional charges on a fee-for-service basis. (See
modifiers -24, -25, -79)
5. When an additional surgical procedure(s) is carried out within the listed period of
follow-up care for a previous surgery, the follow-up periods will continue concurrently to
their normal terminations. (See modifiers -78, -79)
6. SEPARATE PROCEDURE: Certain of the listed procedures are commonly carried out
as an integral part of a total service, and as such do not warrant a separate charge.
When such a procedure is carried out as a separate entity, not immediately related to
other services, the indicated value for "Separate Procedure" is applicable.
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7.
8.
MULTIPLE SURGICAL PROCEDURES:
a.
When multiple or bilateral surgical procedures, which add significant time or
complexity to patient care, are performed at the same operative session, the
total dollar value shall be the value of the major procedure plus 50% of the
value of the lesser procedure(s) unless otherwise specified. (For reporting
bilateral surgical procedures, see modifier -50).
b.
When an incidental procedure (eg, incidental appendectomy, lysis of
adhesions, excision of previous scar, puncture of ovarian cyst) is performed
through the same incision, the fee will be that of the major procedure only.
PROCEDURES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED:
Will be given values comparable to those of the listed procedures of closest
similarity. When no similar procedure can be identified, the MMIS procedure
codes to be utilized may be found at the end of each section.
9.
SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS:
When warranted by the necessity of supplemental skills, values for services
rendered by two or more physicians will be allowed.
10. SKILLS OF TWO SURGEONS:
a.
When the skills of two surgeons are required in the management of a
specific surgical procedure, by prior agreement, the total dollar value may
be apportioned in relation to the responsibility and work done, provided the
patient is made aware of the fee distribution according to medical ethics.
The value may be increased by 25 percent under these circumstances.
See MMIS modifier -62.
b.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES FOR
ASSIST AT SURGERY: When a physician requests a nurse practitioner or
a physician's assistant to participate in the management of a specific
surgical procedure in lieu of another physician, by prior agreement, the
total value may be apportioned in relation to the responsibility and work
done, provided the patient is made aware of the fee distribution according
to medical ethics. The value may be increased by 20 percent under these
circumstances. The claim for these services will be submitted by the
physician using the appropriate modifier.
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MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY A PHYSICIAN:
Supplies and materials provided by the physician, eg, sterile trays/drugs, over
and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered
may be listed separately. List drugs, trays, supplies and materials provided.
Identify as 99070.
Reimbursement for drugs (including vaccines and immunglobulin) furnished by
practitioners to their patients is based on the acquisition cost to the practitioner
of the drug dose administered to the patient. For all drugs furnished in this
fashion it is expected that the pracitioner will maintain auditable records of the
actual itmeized invoice cost of the drug, including the numbers of doses of the
drug represented on the invoice. New York State Medicaid does not intend to
pay more than the acquisition cost of the drug dosage, as established by
invoice, to the practitioner. Regardless of whether an invoice must be sumbitted
to Medicaid for payment, the pracitioner is expected to limit his or her Medicaid
claim amount to the actual invoice cost of the drug dosage administered.
12. PRIOR APPROVAL:
Payment for those listed procedures where the MMIS code number is underlined
is dependent upon obtaining the approval of the Department of Health prior to
performance of the procedure. If such prior approval is not obtained, no
reimbursement will be made.
13. INFORMED CONSENT FOR STERILIZATION:
When procedures are performed for the primary purpose of rendering an
individual incapable of reproducing, and in all cases when procedures identified
by MMIS codes 55250, 55450, 58565, 58600, 58605, 58611, 58615, 58670 and
58671 are performed, the following rules will apply:
a.
The patient must be 21 years of age or older at the time to consent to
sterilization.
b.
The patient must have been informed of the risks and benefits of
sterilization and have signed the mandated consent form, (DSS-3134)
not less than 30 days nor more than 180 days prior to the performance of
the procedure. In cases of premature delivery and emergency abdominal
surgery, consent must have been given at least 72 hours prior to
sterilization.
c.
No bill will be processed for payment without a properly completed
consent form. (Refer to Billing Section for completion instructions).
NOTE: For procedures performed within the jurisdiction of NYC the guidelines
established under NYC Local Law #37 of 1977 continue to be in force.
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14. RECEIPT OF HYSTERECTOMY INFORMATION:
Hysterectomies must not be performed for the purpose of sterilization. When
hysterectomy procedures are performed and in all cases when procedures
identified by MMIS codes 51925, 58150, 58152, 58180, 58200, 58210, 58240,
58260, 56262, 58263, 58267, 58270, 58275, 58280, 58285, 58290, 58291,
58292, 58293, 58294, 58550, 58552, 58553, 58554, 58951, 58953, 58954,
58956, 59135, or 59525 are billed, a properly completed "Hysterectomy Receipt
of Information Form" must be attached to the bill for payment. No bill will be
processed without a properly completed "Hysterectomy Receipt of Information
Form", (DSS-3113).
15.
MMIS MODIFIERS: SURGERY SECTION:
-47
Anesthesia By Surgeon: Regional or general anesthesia provided by the surgeon
may be reported by adding the modifier -47 to the basic service. (This does not
include local anesthesia.) (Reimbursement will not exceed 50% of the basic value
plus time for the procedure.)
-50
Bilateral Procedure (Surgical): Unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral
surgical procedures requiring a separate incision that are performed at the same
operative session, should be identified by the appropriate five digit code
describing the first procedure. To indicate a bilateral surgical procedure was done
add modifier -50 to the procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 150%
of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim line is to be
billed representing the bilateral procedure. Amount billed should reflect total
amount due.)
-54
Surgical Care Only: When one physician performs a surgical procedure and
another provides preoperative and/or postoperative management or postoperative
management is to be provided in an outpatient department, surgical services may
be identified by adding the modifier -54 to the usual procedure number.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 80% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.)
-62
Two Surgeons: When two surgeons (usually of different skills) work together as
primary surgeons performing distinct part(s) of a single reportable procedure, add
the modifier –62 to the single definitive procedure code. [One surgeon should file
one claim line representing the procedure performed by the two surgeons.
Reimbursement will not exceed 125% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.] If additional procedure(s) (including add-on procedure(s)) are
performed during the same surgical session, separate code(s) may be reported
without the modifier –62 added as appropriate. NOTE: If a co-surgeon acts as an
assistant in the performance of additional procedure(s) during the same surgical
session, those services may be reported using separate procedure code(s) with
the modifier –80 added, as appropriate.
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-63
Procedure Performed on Infants Less Than 4 kg: Procedures performed on
neonates and infants up to a present body weight of 4 kg may involve significantly
increased complexity and physician work commonly associated with these
patients. This circumstance may be reported by adding modifier –63 to the
procedure number. Note: Unless otherwise designated, this modifier may only be
appended to procedures/services listed in the 20000-69999 code series. Modifier
–63 should not be appended to any CPT codes listed in the Evaluation and
Management Services, Anesthesia, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, or
Medicine sections. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-66
Surgical Team: Under some circumstances, highly complex procedures (requiring
the concomitant services of several physicians, often of different specialties, plus
other highly skilled, specially trained personnel, various types of complex
equipment) are carried out under the "surgical team" concept. Such
circumstances may be identified by each participating physician with the addition
of the modifier -66 to the basic procedure number used for reporting services.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 20% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.)
-78
Return to the Operating Room for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative
Period: The physician may need to indicate that another procedure was
performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure. When this
subsequent procedure is related to the first, and requires the use of the operating
room, it may be reported by adding the modifier -78 to the related procedure.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.)
-79
Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Practitioner During the
Postoperative Period: The practitioner may need to indicate that the performance
of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the
original procedure. This circumstance may be reported by adding the modifier
-79. (Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount.)
-80
Assistant Surgeon: Surgical assistant services may be identified by adding the
modifier -80 to the usual procedure number(s). (Reimbursement will not exceed
20% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-82
Assistant Surgeon: (when qualified resident surgeon not available): The
unavailability of a qualified resident surgeon is a prerequisite for use of modifier
-82 appended to the usual procedure code number(s). (Reimbursement will not
exceed 20% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
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Multiple Modifiers: Under certain circumstances two or more modifiers may be
necessary to completely delineate a service. In such situations modifier -99
should be added to the basic procedure, and other applicable modifiers may be
listed as part of the description of the service.
-AS
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Services for Assist at Surgery: When
the physician requests that a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner assist at
surgery in lieu of another physician, Modifier -AS should be added to the
appropriate code describing the procedure. One claim is to be filed.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 120% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount).
-LT
Left Side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body): Add
modifier –LT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the Maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim
line should be billed.) (Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same
operative session.)
-RT
Right Side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body):
Add modifier –RT to the usual procedure code number. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the Maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount. One claim
line should be billed.) (Use modifier –50 when both sides done at same
operative session.)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SURGERY SERVICES
GENERAL
10021
10022
Fine needle aspiration; without imaging guidance
with imaging guidance
60.00
72.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For percutaneous needle biopsy, other than fine needle aspiration, see 20206, for muscle,
32400, for pleura, see 32405, for lung or mediastinum, 42400, for salivary gland, 47000, 47001
for liver, 48102 for pancreas, 49180 for abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, 60100 for thyroid,
62269 for spinal cord)
INTERGUMENTARY SYSTEM
SKIN, SUBCUTANEOUS AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES
INCISION AND DRAINAGE
10040
10060
10061
10080
10081
10120
10121
10140
10160
10180
Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or
removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts,
pustules)
Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle,
suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or
subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or
paronychia); simple or single
complicated or multiple
Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; simple
complicated
(For excision of pilonidal cyst, see 11770-11772)
6.00
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
24.00
8.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
16.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.00
3.0+T
Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative
16.00
wound infection
(For secondary closure of surgical wound, see 12020, 12021,
13160)
3.0+T
Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous
tissues; simple
complicated
Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid
collection
Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla or
cyst
(If imaging guidance is performed, see
76360,76393, 76942)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION - DEBRIDEMENT
11000
Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected
skin; up to 10% of body surface
each additional 10% of the body surface
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
11001
11004
11005
11006
11008
11010
11011
11012
11040
11041
11042
11043
11044
Debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle
and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection;
external genitalia and perineum
abdominal wall, with or without fascial closure
external genitalia, perineum and abdominal
wall, with or without fascial closure
Removal of prosthetic material or mesh, abdominal
wall for necrotizing soft tissue infection
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Debridement including removal of foreign material
associated with open fracture(s) and/or
dislocation(s); skin and subcutaneous tissues
skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, and
muscle
skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia,
muscle, and bone
Debridement; skin, partial thickness
skin, full thickness
skin, and subcutaneous tissue
skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle
skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and bone
8.00
3.0+T
4.00
112.00
3.0+T
156.00
156.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
62.00
3.0+T
94.00
30
3.0+T
112.00
30
3.0+T
156.00
30
3.0+T
6.00
6.00
6.00
112.00
156.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
PARING OR CUTTING
11055
11056
11057
Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg,
corn or callus); single lesion
two to four lesions
more than four lesions
16.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
15
3.0+T
12.00
15
BIOPSY
11100
11101
Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous
membrane (including simple closure), unless
otherwise listed; single lesion
each separate/additional lesion
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(For biopsy of conjunctiva, see 68100; eyelid, see 67810)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REMOVAL OF SKIN TAGS
Removal by scissoring, or any sharp method, ligature strangulation electrosurgical
destruction or combination of treatment modalities including chemical or electrocauterization
of wound, with or without local anesthesia.
11200
Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags,
any area; up to and including 15 lesions
11201
each additional ten lesions
SHAVING OF EPIDERMAL OR DERMAL LESIONS
18.00
30
3.0+T
33.00
30
3.0+T
Shaving is the sharp removal by transverse incision or horizontal slicing to remove epidermal
and dermal lesions without a full-thickness dermal excision. This includes local anesthesia,
chemical or electrocauterization of the wound. The wound does not require suture closure.
11300
11301
11302
11303
11305
11306
11307
11308
11310
11311
11312
11313
Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion,
trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm. or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion,
scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter
0.5 cm or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion,
face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane;
lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter over 2.0 cm
16.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
16.00
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
16.00
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION – BENIGN LESIONS
Excision (including simple closure) of benign lesions of skin (eg, neoplasm, cicatricial,
fibrous, inflammatory, congenital, cystic lesions), includes local anesthesia. See appropriate
size and area below. For shave removal, see 11300 et seq., and for electrosurgical and
other methods, see 17000 et seq.
Excision is defined as full-thickness (through the dermis) removal of a lesion, including
margins, and includes simple (non-layered) closure when performed. Report separately each
benign lesion excised. Code selection is determined by measuring the greatest clinical
diameter of the apparent lesion plus that margin required for complete excision (lesion
diameter plus the most narrow margins required equals the excised diameter). The margins
refer to the most narrow margin required to adequately excise the lesion, based on the
physician's judgement. The measurement of lesion plus margin is made prior to excision.
The excised diameter is the same whether the surgical defect is repaired in a linear fashion,
or reconstructed (eg, with a skin graft).
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
The closure of defects created by incision, excision, or trauma may require intermediate or
complex closure. Repair by intermediate or complex closure should be reported separately.
For excision of benign lesions requiring more than simple closure, ie, requiring intermediate
or complex closure, report 11400-11466 in addition to appropriate intermediate (1203112057) or complex closure (13100-13153) codes. For reconstructive closure, see 1140014300, 15000-15261, 15570-15770. For definition of intermediate or complex closure, see
Integumentary System, Repair (Closure).
11400
11401
11402
11403
11404
11406
11420
11421
11422
11423
11424
11426
11440
11441
11442
11443
11444
11446
Excision, benign lesion including margins, except
skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or
legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin
tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands,
feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Excision, other benign lesion including margins,
(unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose,
lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or
less
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
16.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
16.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
16.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
24.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For eyelids involving more than skin, see also 67800 et seq)
11450
11451
11462
11463
Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for
hidradenitis, axillary; with simple or intermediate
repair
with complex repair
Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for
hidradenitis, inguinal; with simple or intermediate
repair
with complex repair
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3.0+T
12.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
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11470
11471
DESCRIPTION
Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for
hidradenitis, perianal, perineal or umbilical; with
simple or intermediate repair
with complex repair
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
EXCISION - MALIGNANT LESIONS
Excision (including simple closure) of malignant lesions of skin (eg, basal cell carcinoma,
squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma) includes local anesthesia. (See appropriate size and
body area below). For destruction of malignant lesions of skin, see destruction codes 1726017286.
Excision is defined as full-thickness (through the dermis) removal of a lesion including
margins, and includes simple (non-layered) closure when performed. Report separately each
malignant lesion excised. Code selection is determined by measuring the greatest clinical
diameter of the apparent lesion plus that margin required for complete excision (lesion
diameter plus the most narrow margins required equals the excised diameter). The margins
refer to the most narrow margin required to adequately excise the lesion, based on the
physician's judgment. The measurement of lesion plus margin is made prior to excision. The
excised diameter is the same whether the surgical defect is repaired in a linear fashion, or
reconstructed (eg, with a skin graft). The closure of defects created by incision, excision, or
trauma may require intermediate or complex closure. Repair by intermediate or complex
closure should be reported separately. For excision of malignant lesions requiring more than
simple closure, i.e., requiring intermediate or complex closure, report 11600-11646 in addition
to appropriate intermediate (12031-12057) or complex closure (13100-13153) codes. For
reconstructive closure, see 14000-14300, 15000-15261, 15570-15770. See definition of
intermediate or complex closure.
When frozen section pathology shows the margins of excision were not adequate, an
additional excision may be necessary for complete tumor removal. Use only one code to
report the additional excision and re-excision(s) based on the final widest excised diameter
required for complete tumor removal at the same operative session. To report a re-excision
procedure performed to widen margins at a subsequent operative session, see codes 1160011646, asappropriate.
11600 Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk,
arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
11601
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
11602
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
11603
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
11604
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
11606
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
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90
3.0+T
32.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
11620 Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp,
neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm
or less
11621
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
11622
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
11623
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
11624
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
11626
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
11640 Excision, malignant lesion includingmargins, face,
ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.5 cm or
less
11641
excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
11642
excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
11643
excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
11644
excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
11646
excised diameter over 4.0 cm
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
40.00
90
3.0+T
60.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
110.00
60.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
100.00
110.00
120.00
130.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For eyelids involving more than skin, see also 67800 et seq)
NAILS
(For drainage of paronychia or onychia, see 10060, 10061)
11720
11721
11730
11732
11740
11750
11752
Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); one to five
six or more
Avulsion of nail plate, partial orcomplete, simple;
single
each additional nail plate
Evacuation of subungual hematoma
Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete,
(eg, ingrown or deformed nail) for permanent
removal;
with amputation of tuft of distal phalanx
8.00
12.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
2.00
4.00
40.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
45
3.0+T
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For skin graft, if used, see 15050)
11755
11760
11762
11765
Biopsy of nail unit
(eg, plate, bed, matrix, hyponychium, proximal and
lateral nail folds) (seperate procedure)
Repair of nail bed
Reconstruction of nail bed with graft
Wedge excision of skin of nail fold (eg, for ingrown
toenail)
12.00
30.00
36.00
20.00
(For incision of pilonidal cyst, see 10080-81)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
PILONIDAL CYST
11770
11771
11772
Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
extensive
complicated
120.00
120.00
120.00
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION
11900
11901
Injection, intralesional; up to and including seven
lesions
more than seven lesions
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
(11900, 11901 are not to be used for preoperative local
anesthetic injection)
(For veins, see 36470, 36471, for intralesional chemotherapy
administration, see 96405, 96406)
11920
11921
11922
11950
11951
11952
11954
11960
Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble
opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin,
including micropigmentation; 6.0 sq cm or less
6.1 to 20.0 sq cm
each additional 20.0 sq cm
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Subcutaneous injection of filling material (eg,
collagen); 1 cc or less
1.1 to 5 cc
5.1 to 10 cc
over 10 cc
Insertion of tissue expander(s) for other than
breast, including subsequent expansion
40.00
3.0+T
50.00
BR
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
14.00
15.00
50.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For breast reconstruction with tissue expander(s), see 19357)
11970
11971
11975
11976
11977
J7306
11980
11981
11982
Replacement of tissue expander with permanent
prosthesis
Removal of tissue expander(s) without insertion of
prosthesis
Insertion, implantable contraceptive capsules
Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules
Removal with reinsertion, implantable contraceptive
capsules
Levonorgestrel (contraceptive) implant system,
including implants and supplies
Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation
(implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone
pellets beneath the skin)
Insertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
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3.0+T
50.00
3.0+T
81.00
57.00
109.50
81.00
81.00
57.00
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11983
DESCRIPTION
Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug
delivery implant
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
109.50
REPAIR (CLOSURE)
Use the codes in this section to designate wound closure utilizing sutures, staples, or tissue
adhesives (eg, 2-cyanoacrylate), either singly or in combination with each other, or in
combination with adhesive strips. Wound closure utilizing adhesive strips as the sole repair
material should be coded using the appropriate E/M code.
DEFINITIONS:
The repair of wounds may be classified as Simple, Intermediate or Complex.
SIMPLE REPAIR: is used when the wound is superficial; ie, involving primarily epidermis or
dermis, or subcutaneous tissues without significant involvement of deeper structures, and
requires simple one layer closure. This includes local anesthesia and chemical or
electrocauterization of wounds not closed. For closure with adhesive strips, list appropriate
Evaluation and Management service only.
INTERMEDIATE REPAIR: includes the repair of wounds that, in addition to the above, require
layer closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial
(non-muscle) fascia, in addition to the skin (epidermal and dermal) closure. Single-layer
closure of heavily contaminated wounds that have required extensive cleaning or removal of
particulate matter also constitutes intermediate repair.
COMPLEX REPAIR: includes the repairs of wounds requiring more than layered closure, viz,
scar revision, debridement, (eg, traumatic lacerations or avulsions), extensive undermining,
stents or retention sutures. Necessary preparation includes creation of a defect for repairs
(eg, excision of a scar requiring a complex repair) or the debridement of complicated
lacerations or avulsions. Complex repair does not include excision of benign (11400-11446)
or malignant (11600-11646) lesions.
Instructions for listing services at time of wound repair:
1. The repaired wound(s) should be measured and recorded in centimeters, whether curved,
angular or stellate.
2. When multiple wounds are repaired, add together the lengths of those in the same
classification (see above) and from all anatomic sites that are grouped together into the same
code descriptor. For example, add together the lengths of imtermediate repairs to the trunk
and extremities. Do not add lengths of repairs from different groupings of anatomic sites (eg,
face and extremities). Also, do not add together lengths of different classifications (eg,
intermediate and complex repairs).
3. Decontamination and/or debridement: Debridement is considered a separate procedure
only when gross contamination requires prolonged cleansing, when appreciable amounts of
devitalized or contaminated tissue are removed, or when debridement is carried out
separately without immediate primary closure. (For extensive debridement of soft tissue
and/or bone, see 11040-11044)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
4. Involvement of nerves, blood vessels and tendons: Report under appropriate system
(Nervous, Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal) for repair of these structures. The repair of these
associated wounds is included in the primary procedure.
Simple ligation of vessels in an open wound is considered as part of any wound closure.
Simple exploration of nerves, blood vessels or tendons exposed in an open wound is also
considered part of the essential treatment of the wound and is not a separate procedure
unless appreciable dissection is required. If the wound requires enlargment, extension of
dissection (to determine penetration), debridement, removal of foreign body(s), ligation or
coagulation of minor subcutaneous and/or muscular blood vessel(s), of the subcutaneous
tissue, muscle, fascia, and/or muscle, not requiring thoracotomy or laparotomy, use codes
20100-20103, as appropriate.
REPAIR-SIMPLE (Sum of length of repairs for each group of anatomic
sites)
12001
12002
12004
12005
12006
12007
12011
12013
12014
12015
12016
12017
12018
12020
Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck,
axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities
(including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
7.6 cm to.12.5 cm
12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
20.1 cm to 30.0 cm
over 30.0 cm
Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears,
eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5
cm or less
2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
5.1 cm to 7.5 cm
7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
20.1 cm to 30.0 cm
over 30.0 cm
Treatment of superficial wound
dehiscence; simple closure
8.00
3.0+T
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
25.00
5.50
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
12.00
20.00
32.00
48.00
66.00
80.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For extensive or complicated secondary wound closure, see 13160)
REPAIR-INTERMEDIATE (Sum of length of repairs.)
12031
12032
12034
12035
12036
12037
Layer closure of wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk
and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5
cm or less
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
7.6 cm to.12.5 cm
12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
20.1 cm to 30.0 cm
over 30.0 cm
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30
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77.00
90.00
100.00
110.00
120.00
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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12041
12042
12044
12045
12046
12047
12051
12052
12053
12054
12055
12056
12057
DESCRIPTION
Layer closure of wounds of neck, hands, feet
and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
7.6 cm to.12.5 cm
12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
20.1 cm to 30.0 cm
over 30.0 cm
Layer closure of wounds of face, ears, eyelids,
nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or
less
2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
5.1 cm to 7.5 cm
7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
20.1 cm to 30.0 cm
over 30.0 cm
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
32.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
130.00
140.00
150.00
160.00
68.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
170.00
180.00
190.00
200.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR-COMPLEX (Sum of length of repairs for each group of anatomic sites)
(Reconstructive procedures, complicated wound closure)
(Fr full thickness repair of lip or eyelid, see respective anatomical subsections.)
(For repairs of 1.0 cm or less, see Simple or Intermediate Repair, except as listed in 13150)
13100
13101
13102
Repair, complex, trunk; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
each additional 5 cm or less
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
28.00
60.00
21.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
13120 Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to
2.5 cm
13121
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13122
each additional 5 cm or less
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
40.00
30
3.0+T
88.00
24.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
56.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
37.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
13131 Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth,
neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to
2.5 cm
13132
2.6 cm to 7.5cm
13133
each additional 5 cm or less
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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13150 Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.0
cm or less
(see also 40650-40654, 67961-67975)
13151
1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
13152
2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13153
each additional 5 cm or less
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
13160 Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence,
extensive or complicated
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
40.00
30
3.0+T
68.00
160.00
40.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
30
3.0+T
(For packing or simple secondary wound closure, see 12020)
ADJACENT TISSUE TRANSFER OR REARRANGEMENT
Excision (including lesion) and/or repair by adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement (eg,
Z-plasty, W-plasty, V-Y plasty, rotation flap, advancement flap, double pedicle flap). When
applied in repairing lacerations, the procedures listed must be developed by the surgeon to
accomplish the repair. They do not apply when direct closure or rearrangement of traumatic
wounds incidentally result in these configurations.
(Skin graft necessary to close secondary defect is considered an additional procedure.)
(For full thickness repair of lip or eyelid, see respective anatomical subsections.)
14000 Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk;
defect 10 sq cm or less
14001
defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
14020 Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp,
arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm. Or less
14021
defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
14040 Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead,
cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands
and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
14041
defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
14060 Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids,
nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
14061
defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
14300 Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, more than
30 sq cm, unusual or complicated, any area
14350 Filleted finger or toe flap, including preparation of
recipient site
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30
3.0+T
194.00
163.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
217.00
181.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
193.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
260.00
248.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
184.00
30
3.0+T
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ANES
SKIN REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SKIN SUBSTITUTES
Identify by size and location of the defect (recipient area) and the type of graft or skin
substitute; includes simple debridement of granulation tissue or recent avulsion.
When a primary procedure such as orbitectomy, radical mastectomy or deep tumor removal
requires skin graft for definitive closure, see appropriate anatomical subsection for primary
procedure and this section for skin graft or skin substitute.
Use 15000, 15001 for initial wound recipient site preparation.
Use 15100-15261 for autogenous skin grafts. For autogenous tissue-cultured epidermal
grafts, use 15150-15157. For harvesting of autologous keratinocytes and dermal tissue for
tissue-cultured skin grafts, use 15040. Procedures are coded by recipient site. Use 1517015176 for acellular dermal replacement.
The repair of donor site graft or local flaps is considered an additional separate procedure.
Codes 15000 and 15001 describe burn and wound preparation or incisional or excisional
release of scar contracture resulting in an open wound requiring a skin graft. Codes 1510015431 describe the application of skin replacements and skin substitutes. The following
definition should be applied to those codes that reference “100 sq cm or one percent of body
area of infants and children” when determining the involvement of body size: The
measurement of 100 sq cm is applicable to adults and children age 10 and over,
percentages of body surface area apply to infants and children under the age of 10.
These codes are not intended to be reported for simple graft application alone or application
stabilized with dressings (eg, simple gauze wrap) without surgical fixaton of the skin
substitute/graft. The skin substitute/graft is anchored using the surgeon’s choice of fixation.
When services are performed in the office, the supply of the skin substitute/graft should be
reported separately. Routine dressing supplies are not reported separately.
(For microvascular flaps, see 15756-15758)
15000
Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site
by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or
scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or
incisional release of scar contracture; first 100
sq cm or one percent of body area of infants
and children
54.00
3.0+T
(For appropriate skin grafts or replacements, see 15050-15261, 15330-15336. List the graft or
replacement separately by its procedure number when the graft, immediate or delayed, is
applied)
15001
each additional 100 sq cm or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and children
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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F/U DAYS
ANES
AUTOGRAFT/TISSUE CULTURED AUTOGRAFT
15040
15050
15100
15101
15110
15111
15115
15116
15120
15121
Harvest of skin for tissue cultured skin autograft,
43.00
100 sq cm or less
Pinch graft, single or multiple, to cover small ulcer,
20.00
tip of digit, or other minimal open area (except on
face), up to defect size 2 cm diameter
Split-thickness autograft, trunk, arms, legs; first 100
145.00
sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of
infants and children (except 15050)
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
39.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
3.0+T
45
3.0+T
45
3.0+T
45
Epidermal autograft, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq
136.00
cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants
and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
23.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
3.0+T
Epidermal autograft, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth,
128.00
neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent
of body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
30.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
3.0+T
Split-thickness autograft, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth,
173.00
neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or
multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one
percent of body area of infants and children (except
15050)
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
66.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
45
3.0+T
45
(For eyelids, see also 67961 et seq)
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15130
15131
15135
15136
15150
15151
15152
15155
15156
15157
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Dermal autograft, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm
113.00
or less, or one percent of body area of infants and
children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
19.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
3.0+T
Dermal autograft, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck,
137.00
ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple
digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body
area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
18.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
3.0+T
Tissue cultured epidermal autograft, trunk, arms,
113.00
legs; first 25 sq cm or less
additional 1 sq cm to 75 sq cm
25.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
30.00
Tissue cultured epidermal autograft, face, scalp,
113.00
eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands,
feet, and/or multiple digits; first 25 sq cm or less
additional 1 sq cm to 75 sq cm
32.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
35.00
ACELLULAR DERMAL REPLACEMENT
15170
15171
Acellular dermal replacement, trunk, arms, legs; first
100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of
infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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17.00
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15175
15176
15200
15201
15220
15221
15240
15241
DESCRIPTION
Acellular dermal replacement, face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet,
and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one
percent of body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of
donor site, trunk; 20 sq cm or less
each additional 20 sq cm
Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of
donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
each additional 20 sq cm
Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of
donor site, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck,
axillae, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; 20 sq cm or
less
each additional 20 sq cm
FEE
F/U DAYS
84.00
ANES
90
3.0+T
132.00
45
3.0+T
42.00
120.00
45
45
3.0+T
40.00
166.00
45
45
3.0+T
55.00
45
194.00
45
66.00
45
26.00
(For finger tip graft, see 15050)
(For repair of syndactyly, fingers, see 26560-26562)
15260
15261
Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of
donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm
or less
each additional 20 sq cm
3.0+T
(For eyelids, see also 67961 et seq)
ALLOGRAFT/TISSUE CULTURED ALLOGENEIC SKIN SUBSTITUTE
15300
15301
Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, trunk,
arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of
body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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90
3.0+T
24.00
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15320
15321
15330
15331
15335
15336
15340
15341
15360
15361
15365
15366
DESCRIPTION
Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, face,
scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia,
hands, feet, and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or
less, or one percent of body area of infants and
children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Acellular dermal allograft, trunk, arms, legs; first 100
sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants
and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Acellular dermal allograft, face, scalp, eyelids,
mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet,
and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one
percent of body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
57.00
ANES
90
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
35.00
49.00
23.00
55.00
34.00
Tissue cultured allogeneic skin substitute; first 25 sq
cm or less
each additional 25 sq cm
Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute; trunk,
arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of
body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
52.00
10
3.0+T
17.00
56.00
90
3.0+T
Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute, face,
scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia,
hands, feet, and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or
less, or one percent of body area of infants and
children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
59.00
90
3.0+T
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34.00
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
XENOGRAFT
15400
15401
15420
15421
15430
15431
Xenograft, skin (dermal), for temporary wound
closure; trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or
one percent of body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Xenograft skin (dermal), for temporary wound
closure, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears,
orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits;
first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area
of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
66.00
45
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
24.00
77.00
24.00
Acellular xenograft implant; first 100 sq cm or less,
104.00
or one percent of body area of infants and children
each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional
24.00
one percent of body area of infants and
children, or part thereof
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FLAPS (SKIN AND/OR DEEP TISSUES)
Regions listed refer to recipient area (not donor site) when flap is being attached in transfer
or to final site.
Regions listed refer to donor site when tube is formed for later transfer or when delay of flap
is prior to transfer.
Procedures 15570-15738 do not include extensive immobilization, (eg, large plaster casts
and other immobilizing devices are considered additional separate procedures).
Repair of donor site requiring skin graft or local flaps is considered an additional separate
procedure.
15570
15572
15574
15576
Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without
transfer; trunk
scalp, arms, or legs
forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae,
genitalia, hands or feet
eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral
141.00
90
3.0+T
136.00
134.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
86.00
90
3.0+T
(For major debridement or excisional preparation of recipient
area at the time of attachment of pedicle flap, see
15570-15576)
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15600
15610
15620
15630
15650
DESCRIPTION
Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and
inset); at trunk
at scalp, arms, or legs
at forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, axillae,
genitalia, hands, or feet
at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
Transfer, intermediate, of any pedicle flap (eg,
abdomen to wrist, Walking tube), any location
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60.00
45
3.0+T
88.00
120.00
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
148.00
160.00
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For eyelids, nose, ears or lips, see also specific anatomic section)
(For revision, defatting or rearranging of transferred pedicle flap or skin
graft, see 13100-14300)
15732
15734
15736
15738
Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap;
head and neck (eg, temporalis, massetermuscle,
sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
trunk
upper extremity
lower extremity
340.00
45
3.0+T
350.00
320.00
340.00
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
OTHER FLAPS AND GRAFTS
Repair of donor site requiring skin graft or local flaps should be reported as an additional
procedure.
15740
15750
15756
Flap; island pedicle
neurovascular pedicle
Free muscle or myocutaneous flap with
microvascular anastomosis
(Do not report code 69990 in addition to code
15756)
280.00
280.00
700.00
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
15757
15758
15760
Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis
Free fascial flap with microvascular anastomosis
Graft; composite (full thickness of external ear or
nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
derma-fat-fascia
Punch graft for hair transplant; 1 to 15 punch grafts
more than 15 punch grafts
700.00
700.00
100.00
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
BR
BR
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
90
3.0+T
55.00
55.00
BR
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
15770
15775
15776
(For strip transplant, use 15220)
OTHER PROCEDURES
15780
15781
15782
15783
Dermabrasion; total face (eg, for acne scarring, fine
wrinkling, rhytids, general keratosis)
segmental, face
regional, other than face
superficial, any site, (eg, tattoo removal)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
15786
15787
Abrasion; single lesion (eg, keratosis, scar)
each additional four lesions or less
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
8.00
8.00
3.0+T
15788
15789
15792
15793
15819
15820
15821
15822
15823
15824
15825
Chemical peel, facial; epidermal
dermal
Chemical peel, nonfacial; epidermal
dermal
Cervicoplasty
Blepharoplasty, lower eyelid;
with extensive herniated fat pad
Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
with excessive skin weighting down lid
Rhytidectomy; forehead
neck with platysmal tightening (platysmal flap,
P-flap)
glabellar frown lines
cheek, chin, and neck
superficial musculoaponeurotic system
(SMAS) flap
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue
(including lipectomy); abdomen (abdominoplasty)
thigh
leg
hip
buttock
arm
forearm or hand
submental fat pad
other area
Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free fascia graft
(including obtaining fascia)
free muscle graft (including obtaining graft)
free muscle flap by microsurgical technique
regional muscle transfer
49.00
60.00
32.00
40.00
193.00
127.00
146.00
123.00
163.00
200.00
240.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
600.00
BR
30
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
15826
15828
15829
15831
15832
15833
15834
15835
15836
15837
15838
15839
15840
15841
15842
15845
30
256.00
3.0+T
224.00
189.00
202.00
209.00
171.00
162.00
146.00
129.00
400.00
100
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
447.00
447.00
480.00
100
100
120
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For intravenous fluorescein examination of blood flow in graft or flap, see 15860)
(For nerve transfers, decompression, or repair, see 64831-64876, 64905, 64907, 69720,
69725, 69740, 69745, 69955)
15850
15851
15852
Removal of sutures under anesthesia (other than
local), same surgeon (See Rule 4)
Removal of sutures under anesthesia (other than
local), other surgeon
Dressing change (for other than burns) under
anesthesia (other than local) (See Rule 4)
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13.00
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15.00
3.0+T
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15860
15876
15877
15878
15879
DESCRIPTION
Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to
test vascular flow in flap or graft
Suction assisted lipectomy; head and neck
trunk
upper extremity
lower extremity
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
39.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
BR
PRESSURE ULCERS (DECUBITIS ULCERS)
(To identify muscle or myocutaneous flap closure, use code number for specific flap)
15920
15922
15931
15933
15934
15935
15936
15937
15940
15941
15944
15945
15946
15950
15951
15952
15953
15956
15958
15999
Excision, coccygeal pressure ulcer, with
coccygectomy; with primary suture
with flap closure
Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, with primary suture;
with ostectomy
Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, withskin flap closure
with ostectomy
Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for
muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure;
with ostectomy
Excision, ischial pressure ulcer, with primary suture;
with ostectomy
Excision, ischial pressure ulcer, with skin flap
closure;
with ostectomy
Excision, ischial pressure ulcer, with ostectomy, in
preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin
graft closure
Excision, trochanteric pressure ulcer, with primary
suture;
with ostectomy
Excision, trochanteric pressure ulcer, with skin flap
closure;
with ostectomy
Excision, trochanteric pressure ulcer, in preparation
for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft
closure;
with ostectomy
Unlisted procedure, excision pressure ulcer
119.00
3.0+T
178.00
126.00
196.00
221.00
289.00
257.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
316.00
136.00
202.00
231.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
267.00
431.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
113.00
3.0+T
204.00
203.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
243.00
375.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
385.00
BR
(For free skin graft to close ulcer or donor site, see 15000 et
seq)
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ANES
BURNS, LOCAL TREATMENT
Procedures 16000-16036 refer to local treatment of burned surface only.
List percentage of body surface involved and depth of burn.
For necessary related medical services (eg, hospital visits, detention) in management of
burned patients, see appropriate services in Evaluation and Management Services and
Medicine Section.
(For skin graft, see 15100-15650)
16000
16020
16025
16030
16035
16036
Initial treatment, first degree burn, when no more
than local treatment is required
Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness
burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total
body surface area)
medium (eg, whole face or whole extremity or
5% to 10% total body surface area)
large (eg, more than one extremity, or greater
than 10% total body surface area)
Escharotomy; initial incision
each additional incision
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 16036 in conjunction with code 16035)
6.00
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
16.00
73.00
25.00
3.0+T
(For debridement, curettement of burn wound, see 16010-16030)
DESTRUCTION
Destruction means the ablation of benign, pre-malignant or malignant tissues by any
method, with or without curettement, including local anesthesia, and not usually requiring
closure. Any method includes electrocautery, electrodesiccation, cryosurgery, laser and
chemical treatment. Lesions include condylomata, papillomata, molluscum contagiosum,
herpetic lesions, warts (ie, common, plantar, flat), milia, or other benign, pre-malignant (eg,
actinic keratoses), or malignant lesions.
(For sharp removal of skin tags and fibrocutaneous lesions, see codes 11200, 11201)
(For destruction of lesion(s) in specific anatomic sites; see 40820, 46900-46917, 46924,
54050-54057, 54065, 56501, 56515, 57061, 57065, 67850, 68135)
(For paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratonic lesions (eg, corns or calluses), see 11055 –
11057)
(For cryotherapy of acne, use 17340)
(For initiation or follow-up care of topical chemotherpay (eg, 5-FU or similar agents), see
appropriate office visits)
(For shaving of epidermal or dermal lesions, see 11300-11313)
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DESTRUCTION, BENIGN OR PREMALIGNANT LESIONS
17000
17003
17004
17106
17107
17108
17110
17111
Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery,
cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement),
all benign or premalignant lesions (e.g., actinic
keratoses) other than skin tags or cutaneous
vascular proliferative lesions; first lesion
second through 14 lesions, each
15 or more lesions
(Do not report in addition to 17000 – 17003)
Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative
lesions (eg, laser technique); less than 10 sq cm
10.0 - 50.0 sq cm
over 50.0 sq cm
Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery,
cryosurgery, surgicaL curettement), flat warts,
molluscum contagiosum, or milia; up to 14 lesions
15 or more lesions
18.00
10
3.0+T
4.00
80.00
10
75.00
90
3.0+T
150.00
200.00
8.00
90
90
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
11.00
10
3.0+T
(For common or plantar warts, see 17000, 17003, 17004)
(Retreatment same as office evaluation and management services)
(For excision of fibrocutaneous tags, see 11200, 11201)
17250
Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (proud
flesh, sinus or fistula)
(17250 is not to be used with excision/removal codes
for the same lesions)
8.00
3.0+T
DESTRUCTION, MALIGNANT LESIONS, ANY METHOD
17260
17261
17262
17263
17264
17266
17270
17271
17272
17273
17274
17276
Destruction, malignant lesion, (eg, laser surgery,
electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical
curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5
cm or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
lesion diameter over 4.0 cm
Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery,
electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical
curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia;
lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
lesion diameter over 4.0 cm
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90
3.0+T
32.00
40.00
50.00
BR
BR
40.00
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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17280
17281
17282
17283
17284
17286
DESCRIPTION
Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery,
electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical
curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous
membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
lesion diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
lesion diameter over 4.0 cm
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60.00
90
3.0+T
80.00
100.00
BR
BR
BR
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
Chemosurgery (Mohs' micrographic technique),
80.00
including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision
of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of
specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by
the surgeon, and complete histopathologic
preparation including the first routine stain (eg,
hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue); first stage,
fresh tissue technique, up to 5 specimens
second stage, fixed or fresh tissue, up to 5
20.00
specimens
third stage, fixed or fresh tissue, up to 5
20.00
specimens
additional stage(s), up to 5 specimens, each
4.00
stage
each additional specimen, after the first 5
BR
specimens, fixed or fresh tissue,any stage
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 17310 in conjunction with codes 17304-17307)
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
MOHS’ MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY
17304
17305
17306
17307
17310
(For initiation or follow-up care of topical chemotherapy (eg, 5-FU or similar
agents), see appropriate office evaluation and management service)
OTHER PROCEDURES
17340
17360
17380
17999
Cryotherapy (C02 slush, liquid N2)for acne
Chemical exfoliation for acne(eg, acne paste, acid)
Electrolysis epilation, each 1/2 hour
Unlisted procedure, skin, mucous membrane and
subcutaneous tissue
6.00
8.00
12.00
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BREAST
(To report bilateral procedures, use modifier -50)
(For needle localization of breast nodules, see 76096)
INCISION
19000
Puncture aspiration of cyst breast;
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19001
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Puncture aspiration of cyst breast;each additional
cyst
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
F/U DAYS
ANES
4.00
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76095, 76096, 76393, 76942)
19020
19030
Mastotomy with exploration or drainage of abscess,
deep
Injection procedure only for mammary ductogram or
galactogram
40.00
14
3.0+T
20.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76086, 76088)
EXCISION
19100
Biopsy of breast; percutaneous, needle core, not
using needle guidance (separate procedure)
60.00
3.0+T
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10021)
(For image guided breast biopsy, see 10022, 19102, 19103)
(For radiologic guidance performed in conjunction with breast
biopsy, see 76095, 76360, 76393, 76942)
19101
19102
open, incisional
percutaneous, needle code, using imaging
guidance
122.00
72.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
((For placement of percutaneous localization clip, use 19295)
19103
percutaneous, automated vacuum assisted or
rotating biopsy device, using imaging guidance
143.00
3.0+T
(For imaging guidance performed in conjunction with 19102, 19103,
see 76095, 76096, 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For placement of percutaneous localization clip, use 19295)
19110
19112
19120
19125
19126
19140
Nipple exploration, with or without excision of a
solitary lactiferous duct or a papilloma lactiferous
duct
Excision of lactiferous duct fistula
Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or
malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion,
nipple or areolar lesion (except 19140), open, male
or female, one or more lesions
Excision of breast lesion identified by pre-operative
placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
each additional lesion separately identified by a
preoperative radiological maker
(Use 19126 in conjunction with code 19125)
Mastectomy for gynecomastia
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3.0+T
100.00
182.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
102.00
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
51.00
60.00
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19160
19162
19180
DESCRIPTION
Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy,
quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
with axillary lymphadenectomy
Mastectomy, simple, complete
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60.00
30
3.0+T
220.00
120.00
60
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
280.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
60
3.0+T
240.00
60
3.0+T
280.00
400.00
60
60
9.0+T
9.0+T
560.00
60
9.0+T
(For immediate or delayed insertion of implant, use 19340 or 19342)
(For gynecomastia, see 19140)
19182
19200
19220
19240
19260
19271
19272
Mastectomy, subcutaneous
Mastectomy, radical, including pectoral muscles,
axillary lymph nodes
Mastectomy, radical, including pectoralmuscles,
axillary and internal mammary lymph nodes (Urban
type operation)
Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary
lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor
muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
Excision of chest wall tumor including ribs
Excision of chest wall tumor involving ribs, with
plastic reconstruction; without mediastinal
lymphadenectomy
with mediastinal lymphadenectomy
INTRODUCTION
19290
19291
Preoperative placement of needle localization wire,
breast;
each additional lesion
40.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76095,
76096, 76942)
19295
Image guided placement, metallic localization clip,
percutaneous, during breast biopsy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 19295 in conjunction with code 19102, 19103)
19296
Placement of radiotherapy afterloading balloon
catheter into the breast for interstitial radioelement
application following partial mastectomy, includes
imaging guidance; on date separate from partial
mastectomy
concurrent with partial mastectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
19297
19298
Placement of radiotherapy afterloading
brachytherapy catheters (multiple tube and button
type) into the breast for interstitial radioelement
application following (at the time of or subsequent
to) partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance
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BR
3.0+T
27.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REPAIR AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
(To report bilateral procedures, add modifier -50; to identify muscle, myocutaneous or free
flap closure, use also code number for specific flap)
19316
19318
19324
19325
19328
19330
19340
19342
Mastopexy (unilateral)
Reduction mammaplasty (unilateral)
Mammaplasty, augmentation; without prosthetic
implant
with prosthetic implant
Removal of intact mammary implant
Removal of implant material
Immediate insertion of breast prosthesis following
mastopexy, mastectomy or in reconstruction
Delayed insertion of breast prosthesis following
mastopexy, mastectomy or in reconstruction
400.00
400.00
300.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
100.00
120.00
300.00
90
45
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
90
3.0+T
180.00
150.00
360.00
30
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
460.00
90
3.0+T
525.00
430.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
525.00
90
3.0+T
600.00
90
3.0+T
570.00
90
3.0+T
160.00
200.00
200.00
BR
BR
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For preparation of custom breast implant, see 19396)
19350
19355
19357
19361
19364
19366
Nipple/areola reconstruction
Correction of inverted nipples
Breast reconstruction, immediate or delayed, with
tissue expander, including subsequent expansion
Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap, with
or without prosthetic implant
Breast reconstruction with free flap
Breast reconstruction with other technique
(For insertion of prosthesis, use also 19340 or 19342)
19367
19368
19369
Breast reconstruction with transverse rectus
abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM), single
pedicle, including closure of donor site;
with microvascular anastomosis
(supercharging)
Breast reconstruction with transverse rectus
abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM), double
pedicle, including closure of donor site
(For insertion of prosthesis, use also 19340 or 19342)
19370
19371
19380
19396
19499
Open periprosthetic capsulotomy, breast
Periprosthetic capsulectomy, breast
Revision of reconstructed breast
Preparation of moulage for custom breast implant
Unlisted procedure, breast
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ANES
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Casts and strapping procedures appear at the end of this section. The services listed below
include the application and removal of the first cast or traction device only. Subsequent
replacement of cast and/or traction device may require an additional listing.
DEFINITIONS
The terms "closed treatment”, "open treatment" and "percutaneous skeletal fixation" have
been carefully chosen to accurately reflect current orthopedic procedural treatments.
Treatment is used when a fracture is stabilized by an intramedullary implant, as this
procedure may be performed either "open" or "closed". In "closed" intramedullary nailing, the
fracture fragments are not visualized, but an intramedullay nail is inserted across the fracture
site, with the aid of x-ray imaging. As such, a closed nailing procedure is neither open (where
the fracture site is visualized and reduced under direct vision) nor is it strictly closed
(because the fracture hematoma can communicate with the outside environment).
CLOSED TREATMENT "Closed treatment" specifically means that the fracture site is not
surgically opened (exposed to the external environment and directly visualized) . This
terminology is used to describe procedures that treat fractures by three methods: without
manipulation, with manipulation or with or without traction.
OPEN TREATMENT "Open treatment” is used when the fractured bone is either: (1) surgically
opened (exposed to the external environment) and the fracture (bone ends) visualized and
internal fixation may be used or (2) the fractured bone is opened remote from the fracture
site in order to insert an intramedullary nail across the fracture site (the fracture site is not
opened and visualized).
PERCUTANEOUS SKELETAL FIXATION "Percutaneous skeletal fixation” describes fracture
treatment which is neither open nor closed. In this procedure, the fracture fragments are not
visualized, but fixation (eg, pins) is placed across the fracture site, usually under x-ray
imaging.
The type of fracture (eg, open, compound, closed) does not have any coding correlation with
the type of treatment (eg, closed, open or percutaneous) provided.
The codes for treatment of fractures and joint injuries (dislocations) are categorized by the
type of manipulation (reduction) and stabilization (fixation or immobilization). These codes
can apply to either open (compound) or closed fractures or joint injuries.
Skeletal traction is the application of a force (distracting or traction force) to a limb segment
through a wire, pin, screw or clamp that is attached (eg, penetrates) to bone.
Skin traction is the application of a force (longitudinal) to a limb using felt or strapping applied
directly to skin only.
External fixation is the usage of skeletal pins plus an attaching mechanism/device used for
temporary or definitive treatment of acute or chronic bony deformity.
Codes for obtaining autogenous bone grafts, cartilage, tendon fascia lata grafts or other
tissues, through separate incisions are to be used only when the graft is not already listed as
part of the basic procedure.
Codes for external fixation are to be used only when external fixation is not already listed as
part of the basic procedure.
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All codes for suction irrigation have been deleted. To report, list only the primary surgical
procedure performed (eg, sequestrectomy, deep incision).
Re-reduction of a fracture and/or dislocation performed by the primary physician may be
identified by either the addition of the modifier -76 to the usual procedure number to indicate
“Repeat Procedure by Same Physician.”
MANIPULATION - The term manipulation is used throughout the musculoskeletal fracture and
dislocation subsections to specifically mean the attempted reduction or restoration of a
fracture or joint dislocation to its normal anatomic alignment by the application of manually
applied forces.
GENERAL
INCISION
20000 Incision of soft tissue abscess (eg, secondary to
osteomyelitis); superficial
20005
deep or complicated
8.00
40.00
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
WOUND EXPLORATION - TRAUMA (eg PENETRATING GUNSHOT, STAB WOUND)
20100-20103 relate to wound(s) resulting from penetrating trauma. These codes describe
surgical exploration and enlargement of the wound, extension of dissection (to determine
penetration), debridement, removal of foreign body(s) , ligation or coagulation of minor
subcutaneous and/or muscular blood vessel(s), of the subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia,
and/or muscle, not requiring thoracotomy or laparotomy. If a repair is done to major
structure(s) or major blood vessel(s) requiring thoracotomy or laparotomy, then those
specific code(s) would supersede the use of codes 20100-20103. To report Simple,
Intermediate or Complex repair of wound(s) that do not require enlargement of the wound,
extension of dissection, etc., as stated above, use specific Repair code(s) in the
Integumentary System section.
20100
20101
20102
20103
Exploration of penetrating wound (separate
procedure); neck
chest
abdomen/flank/back
extremity
168.00
15
3.0+T
53.00
65.00
88.00
15
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
180
5.0+T
20.00
40.00
20.00
15
15
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
20150
20200
20205
20206
Excision of epiphyseal bar, with or without
autogenous soft tissue graft obtained through same
fascial incision
Biopsy, muscle; superficial
deep
Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10021, 10022)
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For excision of muscle tumor, deep, see specific anatomic
section)
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20220
20225
DESCRIPTION
Biopsy, bone, trocar or needle; superficial (eg, ilium,
sternum, spinous process, ribs)
deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
12.00
7
3.0+T
40.00
7
4.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
160.00
15
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For bone marrow biopsy, use 38221)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003,
76360, 76393)
20240
20245
20250
20251
Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum,
spinous process, ribs, trochanter of femur)
deep (eg, humerus, ischium, femur)
Biopsy, vertebral body, open; thoracic
lumbar or cervical
(For sequestrectomy, osteomyelitis or drainage of bone
abscess, see. specific anatomic section)
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
(For injection procedure for arthrography, see specific anatomic section)
20500
20501
Injection of sinus tract; therapeutic (separate
procedure)
diagnostic (sinogram)
5.00
3.0+T
5.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
40.00
18.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76080)
20520
20525
20526
20550
20551
20552
20553
20600
20605
20610
Removal of foreign body in muscle, or tendon
sheath, simple
deep or complicated
Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic;
corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament,
aponeurosis (eg, plantar ''fascia'')
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76003, 76393, 76942)
single tendon origin/insertion
18.00
single or multiple trigger point(s), one or two
18.00
muscle(s)
single or multiple trigger point(s), three or
18.00
more muscle(s)
8.00
Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint
or bursa (eg, fingers, toes)
intermediate joint or bursa (eg,
12.00
temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist,
elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa)
major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee
12.00
joint, subacromial bursa)
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
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20612
20615
20650
20660
20661
20662
20663
20664
20665
20670
20680
20690
20692
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any
12.00
location
Aspiration and injection for treatment of bone cyst
12.00
7
Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal
20.00
traction, including removal (separate procedure)
Application of cranial tongs, caliper, or stereotactic
80.00
frame, including removal (separate procedure)
Application of halo, including removal; cranial
80.00
90
pelvic
80.00
90
femoral
80.00
90
Application of Halo, including removal, cranial, 6 or
80.00
90
more pins placed, for thin skull osteology (eg,
pediatric patients, hydrocephalus, osteogenesis
imperfecta), requiring general anesthesia
Removal of tongs or halo applied by another
4.00
10
physician
Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin
8.00
10
or rod) (separate procedure)
deep, (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal
75.00
90
band, nail, rod or plate)
Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in one plane),
80.00
90
unilateral, external fixation system
(List 20690 in addition to code for treatment of closed or open fracture)
Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more
150.00
than one plane),unilateral, external fixation system
(eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
(List 20692 in addition to code for treatment of fracture or joint
injury unless listed as part of basic procedure)
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ANES
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3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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20693
20694
DESCRIPTION
Adjustment or revision of external fixation system
requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin(s) or wire(s),
and/or new ring(s) or bar(s))
Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation
system
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
90.00
90
3.0+T
110.00
90
3.0+T
820.00
120
5.0+T
1,090.00
120
5.0+T
1,220.00
120
5.0+T
780.00
120
5.0+T
675.00
120
5.0+T
730.00
120
5.0+T
740.00
120
5.0+T
820.00
120
5.0+T
REPLANTATION
20802
20805
20808
20816
20822
20824
20827
20838
Replantation, arm (includes surgical neck of
humerus through elbow joint), complete amputation
Replantation, forearm, (includes radius and ulna to
radial carpal joint), complete amputation
Replantation, hand (includes hand through
metacarpophalangeal joints), complete amputation
Replantation, digit, excluding thumb (includes
metacarpophalangeal joint to insertion of flexor
sublimis tendon), complete amputation
Replantation, digit, excluding thumb (includes distal
tip to sublimis tendon insertion), complete
amputation
Replantation, thumb (includes carpometacarpal
joint to MP joint), complete amputation
Replantation, thumb (includes distal tip to MP joint),
complete amputation
Replantation, foot, complete amputation
GRAFTS (OR IMPLANTS)
Codes for obtaining autogenous bone, cartilage, tendon, fascia lata grafts, or other tissues,
through separate incisions are to be used only when graft is not already listed as part of
basic procedure. Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
20900
20902
20910
20912
20920
20922
20924
20926
Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg,
dowel or button)
major or large
Cartilage graft; costochondral
nasal septum
Fascia lata graft; by stripper
by incision and area exposure, complex or
sheet
Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe
extensor, plantaris)
Tissue grafts, other (eg, paratenon, fat, dermis, etc)
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120
3.0+T
240.00
280.00
280.00
160.00
200.00
120
120
120
120
120
3.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(Codes 20930-20938 are reported in addition to codes for the definitive
procedure(s). Report only one bone graft code per operative session.)
20930
20931
20936
20937
20938
Allograft for spine surgery only; morselized
structural
Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting
the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar
fragments) obtained from same incision
morselized (through separate skin or fascial
incision)
structural, bicortical or tricortical (through
separate skin or fascial incision)
40.00
41.00
75.00
63.00
68.00
OTHER PROCEDURES
20950
20955
20956
20957
20962
20969
20970
20972
20973
Monitoring of interstitial fluid pressure (includes
insertion of device eg, wick catheter technique,
needle manometer technique) in detection of muscle
compartment syndrome
Bone graft with microvascular anastomosis; fibula
iliac crest
metatarsal
other than fibula, iliac crest, or metatarsal
Free osteocutaneous flap with microvascular
anastomosis; other than iliac crest, metatarsal, or
great toe
iliac crest
metatarsal
great toe with web space
20.00
400.00
180.00
180.00
180.00
950.00
BR
BR
BR
3.0+T
180
120
120
120
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(Do not report code 69990 in addition to codes 20969-20973)
(For great toe, wrap-around procedure, use 26551)
20974
20975
20979
20982
20999
Electrical stimulation to aid bone healing;
noninvasive (nonoperative)
invasive (operative)
Low intesity ultrasound stimulation to aid bone
healing, noninvasive (nonoperative)
Ablation, bone tumor(s) (eg, osteoid osteoma,
metastasis) radiofrequency, percutaneous, including
computed tomographic guidance
Unlisted procedure, musculoskeletal system, general
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75.00
100.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
HEAD
Skull, facial bones and temporomandibular joint
INCISION
(For drainage of superficial abscess and hematoma, see 20000)
(For removal of embedded foreign body from dentoalveolar structure, see 41805, 41806)
21010
Arthrotomy, temporomandibular joint
300.00
90
5.0+T
139.00
30
3.0+T
196.00
90
3.0+T
114.00
166.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
95.00
90
3.0+T
65.00
82.00
303.00
40.50
90
90
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
430.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
263.00
90
6.0+T
324.00
90
6.0+T
270.00
90
6.0+T
307.00
90
6.0+T
EXCISION
(For biopsy, see 20220, 20240)
21015
21025
21026
21029
21030
21031
21032
21034
21040
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of face or scalp
Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess); mandible
facial bone(s)
Removal by contouring of benign tumor of facial
bone (eg, fibrous dysplasia)
Excision of benign tumor or cyst of maxilla or
zygoma by enucleation and curettage
Excision of torus mandibularis
Excision of maxillary torus palatinus
Excision of malignant tumor of maxilla or zygoma
Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by
enucleation and/or curettage
(For excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible requiring
osteotomy, see 21046-21047)
21044
21045
Excision of malignant tumor of mandible;
radical resection
(For bone graft, see 21215)
21046
21047
21048
21049
Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible;
requiring intra-oral osteotomy (eg, locally aggressive
or destructive lesion(s))
requiring extra-oral osteotomy and partial
mandibulectomy (eg, locally aggressive or
destructive lesion(s))
Excision of benign tumor or cyst of maxilla; requiring
intra-oral osteotomy(eg, locally aggressive or
destructive lesion(s))
requiring extra-oral osteotomy and partial
maxillectomy (eg, locally aggressive or
destructive lesion(s))
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21050
21060
21070
DESCRIPTION
Condylectomy, temporomandibular joint; (separate
procedure)
Meniscectomy, partial or complete,
temporomandibular joint (separate procedure)
Coronoidectomy (separate procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
300.00
90
6.0+T
300.00
90
6.0+T
160.00
90
6.0+T
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
(For application or removal of caliper or tongs, see 20660,20665)
Codes 21076-21089 describe professional services for the rehabilitation of patients with oral,
facial or other anatomical deficiencies by means of prostheses such as an artificial eye, ear
or nose or intraoral obturator to close a cleft. Codes 21076-21089 should only be used when
the physician actually designs and prepares the prosthesis (ie, not prepared by an outside
laboratory).
21076
21077
21079
21080
21081
21082
21083
21084
21085
21086
21087
21088
21089
21100
21110
21116
Impression and custom preparation; surgical
obturator prosthesis
orbital prosthesis
interim obturator prosthesis
definitive obturator prosthesis
mandibular resection prosthesis
palatal augmentation prosthesis
palatal lift prosthesis
speech aid prosthesis
oral surgical splint
auricular prosthesis
nasal prosthesis
facial prosthesis
Unlisted maxillofacial prosthetic procedure
Application of halo type appliance for maxillofacial
fixation, includes removal (separate procedure)
Application of interdental fixation device for conditions
other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal
Injection procedure for temporomandibular joint
arthrography
BR
90
3.0+T
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
150.00
BR
BR
360.00
BR
BR
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
125.00
90
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 70332.
Do not report 76003 in addition to 70332)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REPAIR, REVISION, AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
(For cranioplasty, see 21179, 21180 and 62116,62120, 62140-62147)
21120
21121
21122
21123
21125
21127
21137
21138
21139
21141
21142
21143
21145
21146
21147
21150
21151
Genioplasty; augmentation (autograft, allograft,
prosthetic material)
sliding osteotomy, single piece
sliding osteotomies, two or more osteotomies
(eg, wedge excision or bone wedge reversal for
asymmetrical chin)
sliding, augmentation with interpositional bone
grafts (includes obtaining autografts)
Augmentation, mandibular body or angle; prosthetic
material
with bone graft, onlay or interpositional
(includes obtaining autograft)
Reduction forehead; contouring only
contouring and application of prosthetic material
or bone graft (includes obtaining autograft)
contouring and setback of anterior frontal sinus
wall
Reconstruction midface, LeFort I; single piece,
segment movement in any direction (eg, for Long
Face Syndrome), without bone graft
two pieces, segment movement in any
direction, without bone graft
three or more pieces, segment movement in
any direction, without bone graft
single piece, segment movement in any
direction, requiring bone grafts (includes
obtaining autografts)
two pieces, segment movement in any
direction, requiring bone grafts (includes
obtaining autografts) (eg, ungrafted unilateral
alveolar cleft)
three or more pieces, segment movement in
any direction, requiring bone grafts (includes
obtaining autografts) (eg, ungrafted bilateral
alveolar cleft or multiple osteotomies)
Reconstruction midface, LeFort II; anterior intrusion
(eg, Treacher-Collins Syndrome)
any direction, requiring bone grafts (includes
obtaining autografts)
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100.00
90
9.0+T
250.00
260.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
210.00
90
9.0+T
220.00
90
9.0+T
BR
320.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
380.00
90
9.0+T
390.00
90
9.0+T
400.00
90
9.0+T
390.00
90
9.0+T
400.00
90
9.0+T
450.00
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
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21154
21155
21159
21160
21172
DESCRIPTION
Reconstruction midface, LeFort III (extracranial), any
type, requiring bone grafts (includes obtaining
autografts); without LeFort I
with LeFort I
Reconstruction midface, LeFort III (extra and
intracranial) with forehead advancement (eg, mono
bloc), requiring bone grafts (includes obtaining
autografts); without LeFort I
with LeFort I
Reconstruction superior-lateral orbital rim and lower
forehead, advancement or alteration, with or without
grafts (includes obtaining autografts)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
580.00
90
9.0+T
620.00
BR
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
BR
530.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
600.00
90
9.0+T
(For frontal or parietal craniotomy for craniosynostosis, see 61556)
21175
Reconstruction, bifrontal, superior-lateral orbital rims
and lower forehead, advancement or alteration (eg,
plagiocephaly, trigonocephaly, brachycephaly), with
or without grafts (includes obtaining autografts)
630.00
(For bifrontal craniotomy for craniosynostosis, see 61557)
21179
21180
Reconstruction, entire or majority of forehead and/or
supraorbital rims; with grafts (allograft or prosthetic
material)
with autograft (includes obtaining grafts)
(For extensive craniectomy for multiple suture craniosynostosis, use only
61558 or 61559)
21181
21182
21183
21184
Reconstruction by contouring of benign tumor of
cranial bones (eg, fibrous dysplasia), extracranial
Reconstruction of orbital walls, rims, forehead,
nasoethmoid complex following intra and
extracranial excision of benign tumor of cranial bone
(eg, fibrous dysplasia), with multiple autografts
(includes obtaining grafts); total area of bone grafting
less than 40 sq cm
total area of bone grafting greater than 40 sq
cm but less than 80 sq cm
total area of bone grafting greater than 80 sq cm
280.00
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
90
9.0+T
(For excision of benign tumor of cranial bones, see 61563, 61564)
21188
Reconstruction midface, osteotomies (other than
LeFort type) and bone grafts (includes obtaining
autografts)
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21193
21194
21195
21196
21198
21199
21206
21208
21209
21210
DESCRIPTION
Reconstruction of mandibular rami, horizontal,
vertical, "C", or "L" osteotomy; without bone graft
with bone graft (includes obtaining graft)
Reconstruction of mandibular rami and/or body,
sagittal split; without internal rigid fixation
with internal rigid fixation
Osteotomy, mandible, segmental;
with genioglossus advancement
Osteotomy, maxilla, segmental (eg, Wassmund or
Schuchard)
Osteoplasty, facial bones; augmentation (autograft,
allograft or prosthetic implant)
reduction
Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary and malar areas
(includes obtaining graft)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
350.00
90
9.0+T
BR
BR
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
390.00
320.00
340.00
180.00
90
9.0+T
90
120
9.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
180
3.0+T
250.00
180.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
280.00
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
280.00
180
7.0+T
380.00
180
7.0+T
380.00
BR
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
300.00
180
7.0+T
300.00
180
7.0+T
400.00
550.00
180
90
7.0+T
9.0+T
300.00
180
7.0+T
BR
600.00
180
90
7.0+T
9.0+T
600.00
90
9.0+T
(For cleft palate repair, see 42200-42225)
21215
21230
21235
21240
21242
21243
21244
21245
21246
21247
21248
21249
21255
21256
mandible (includes obtaining graft)
Graft; rib cartilage, autogenous, to face, chin, nose
or ear (includes obtaining graft)
ear cartilage, autograft, to nose or ear
(includes obtaining graft)
Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with or
without autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with allograft
Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with
prosthetic joint replacement
Reconstruction of mandible, extraoral, with
transosteal bone plate (eg, mandibular staple bone
plate)
Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, subperiosteal
implant; partial
complete
Reconstruction of mandibular condyle with bone and
cartilage autografts (includes obtaining grafts) (eg,
for hemifacial microsomia)
Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal
implant (eg, blade, cylinder); partial
complete
Reconstruction of zygomatic arch and glenoid fossa
with bone and cartilage (includes obtaining autografts)
Reconstruction of orbit with osteotomies (extracranial)
and with bone grafts (includes obtaining autografts)
(eg, micro-ophthalmia)
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21260
21261
21263
21267
21268
21270
DESCRIPTION
Periorbital osteotomies for orbital hypertelorism, with
bone grafts; extracranial approach
combined intra- and extracranial approach
with forehead advancement
Orbital repositioning, periorbital osteotomies,
unilateral, with bone grafts; extracranial approach
combined intra- and extracranial approach
Malar augmentation, prosthetic material
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
600.00
90
9.0+T
BR
800.00
600.00
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
BR
280.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
300.00
90
9.0+T
(For malar augmentation with bone graft, see 21210)
21275
21280
Secondary revision of orbitocraniofacial
reconstruction
Medial canthopexy (separate procedure)
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
10.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
(For medial canthoplasty, see 67950)
21282
21295
21296
21299
Lateral canthopexy
Reduction of masseter muscle and bone (eg, for
treatment of benign masseteric hypertrophy);
extraoral approach
intraoral approach
Unlisted craniofacial and maxillofacial procedure
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
21300
Closed treatment of skull fracture without operation
(For operative repair, see 62000-62010)
21310
21315
21320
21325
21330
21335
21336
21337
21338
21339
Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture without
manipulation
Closed treatment, nasal bone fracture; without
stabilization
with stabilization
Open treatment of nasal fracture; uncomplicated
complicated, with internal and/or external
skeletal fixation
with concomitant open treatment of fractured
septum
Open treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or
without stabilization
Closed treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or
without stabilization
Open treatment of nasoethmoid fracture; without
external fixation
with external fixation
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40.00
100.00
160.00
30
30
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
100.00
30
4.0+T
100.00
30
4.0+T
160.00
45
4.0+T
20.00
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21340
21343
21344
21345
21346
21347
21348
21355
21356
21360
21365
21366
21385
21386
21387
21390
21395
21400
21401
21406
21407
21408
21421
DESCRIPTION
Percutaneous treatment of nasoethmoid complex
fracture, with splint, wire or headcap fixation,
including repair of canthal ligaments and/or the
nasolacrimal apparatus
Open treatment of depressed
Open treatment of complicated (eg, comminuted or
involving posterior wall) frontal sinus fracture, via
coronal or multiple approaches
Closed treatment of nasomaxillary complex fracture
(LeFort II type), with interdental wire fixation or
fixation of denture or splint
Open treatment of nasomaxillary complex fracture
(LeFort II type); with wiring and/or local fixation
requiring multiple open approaches
with bone grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Percutanous treatment of fracture of malar area,
including zygomatic arch and malar tripod,with
manipulation
Open treatment of depressed zygomatic arch
fracture (eg, Gilles approach)
Open treatment of depressed malar fracture,
including zygomatic arch and malar tripod
Open treatment of complicated (eg, comminuted or
involving cranial nerve foramina) fracture(s)of malar
area, including zygomatic arch and malar tripod; with
internal fixation and multiple surgical approaches
with bone grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture;
transantral approach(Caldwell-Luc type operations)
periorbital approach
combined approach
periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other
implant
periorbital approach with bone graft (includes
obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of fracture of orbit, except blowout;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of fracture of orbit except blowout;
without implant
with implant
with bone grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of palatal or maxillary fracture
(LeFort I type), with interdental wire fixation or
fixation of denture or splint
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
340.00
90
6.0+T
200.00
300.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
120.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
340.00
500.00
20.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
4.0+T
120.00
60
4.0+T
120.00
60
4.0+T
260.00
90
5.0+T
400.00
360.00
90
90
5.0+T
7.0+T
360.00
360.00
360.00
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
360.00
90
7.0+T
10.00
3.0+T
20.00
100.00
30
3.0+T
4.0+T
160.00
350.00
120.00
45
45
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
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21422
21423
21431
21432
21433
21435
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of palatal or maxillary fracture
(LeFort I type);
complicated (comminuted or involving cranial
nerve foramina), multiple approaches
Closed treatment of craniofacial separation (LeFort
III type) using interdental wire fixation of denture or
splint
Open treatment of craniofacial separation (LeFort III
type); with wiring and/or internal fixation
complicated (eg, comminuted or involving
cranial nerve foramina), multiple surgical
approaches
complicated, utilizing internal and/or external
fixation techniques(eg, head cap, halo device,
and/or intermaxillary fixation)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
340.00
90
6.0+T
380.00
90
6.0+T
120.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
340.00
90
6.0+T
BR
90
6.0+T
120.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
(For removal of internal or external fixation device, see 20670)
21436
21440
21445
21450
21451
21452
21453
21454
21461
21462
21465
21470
21480
21485
complicated, multiple surgical approaches,
internal fixation, with bone grafting (includes
obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of mandibular or maxillary alveolar
ridge fracture (separate procedure)
Open treatment of mandibular or maxillary alveolar
ridge fracture (separate procedure)
Closed treatment of mandibular fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous treatment of mandibular fracture, with
external fixation
Closed treatment of mandibular fracture with
interdental fixation
Open treatment of mandibular fracture with external
fixation
Open treatment of mandibular fracture; without
interdental fixation
with interdental fixation
Open treatment of mandibular condylar fracture
Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture
by multiple surgical approaches including internal
fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures
or splints
Closed treatment of temporomandibular dislocation,
initial or subsequent
complicated (eg, recurrent requiring
intermaxillary fixation or splinting), initial or
subsequent
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120.00
10.00
90
4.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
90
4.0+T
160.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
200.00
160.00
90
90
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
20.00
BR
3.0+T
90
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21490
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of temporomandibular dislocation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
90
3.0+T
BR
90
4.0+T
(For interdental wire fixation, see 21497)
21495
Open treatment of hyoid fracture
(For treatment of fracture of larynx, see 31584-31586)
21497
21499
Interdental wiring, for condition other than fracture
Unlisted musculoskeletal procedure, head
BR
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
NECK (SOFT TISSUES) AND THORAX
(For cervical spine, see 21920 et seq)
(For injection of fracture site or trigger point, see 20550)
INCISION
(For incision and drainage of abscess or hematoma, superficial, see 10060, 10140)
21501
21502
21510
Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma,
soft tissues of neck of thorax;
with partial rib ostectomy
Incision, deep, with opening of bone cortex (eg, for
osteomyelitis or bone abscess), thorax
16.00
3.0+T
180.00
180.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
20.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
36.00
200.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
30
3.0+T
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
(For bone biopsy, see 20220-20251)
21550
21555
21556
21557
21600
Biopsy, soft tissue of neck or thorax
Excision tumor, soft tissue of neck or thorax;
subcutaneous
deep, subfascial, intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of neck or thorax
Excision of rib, partial
(For radical resection of chest wall and rib cage for tumor, see 19260)
(For radical debridement of chest wall and rib cage for injury, see
11040-11044)
21610
21615
21616
21620
Costotransversectomy (separate procedure)
Excision first and/or cervical rib;
with sympathectomy
Ostectomy of sternum, partial
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300.00
420.00
100.00
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21627
21630
21632
21685
Sternal debridement
Radical resection of sternum;
with mediastinal lymphadenectomy
Hyoid myotomy and suspension
FEE
F/U DAYS
220.00
260.00
280.00
265.00
90
90
90
90
ANES
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR, REVISION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
(For superficial wound, see integumentary system section under REPAIR-SIMPLE)
21700
21705
21720
Division of scalenus anticus; without resection of
cervical rib
with resection of cervical rib
Division of sternocleidomastoid for torticollis, open
operation; without cast application
140.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
140.00
60
60
5.0+T
3.0+T
(For transection of spinal accessory and cervical nerves, see 63191, 64722)
21725
21740
21742
21743
21750
with cast application
Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or
carinatum; open
minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure),
without thoracoscopy
minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure),
with thorascopy
Closure of median sternotomy separation with or
without debridement (separate procedure)
149.00
360.00
60
90
3.0+T
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
BR
90
9.0+T
250.00
90
9.0+T
30.00
BR
BR
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
30.00
200.00
30
30
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
21800
21805
21810
21820
21825
Closed treatment of rib fracture, uncomplicated, each
Open treatment of rib fracture without fixation, each
Treatment of rib fracture requiring external fixation
(flail chest)
Closed treatment of sternum fracture
Open treatment of sternum fracture with or without
skeletal fixation
3.0+T
(For sternoclavicular dislocation, see 23520-23532)
21899
Unlisted procedure, neck or thorax
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
BACK AND FLANK
EXCISION
21920
21925
Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank; superficial
deep
20.00
40.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
260.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For needle biopsy of soft tissue, see 20206)
21930
21935
Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of back or flank
SPINE (VERTEBRAL COLUMN)
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine Within the SPINE section, bone grafting procedures are
reported separately and in addition to arthrodesis. For bone grafts in other Musculoskeletal
sections, see specific code(s) descriptor(s) and/or accompanying guidelines.
To report bone grafts performed after arthrodesis, see codes 20930-20938. Do not append
modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900 – 20938. Example: Posterior arthrodesis of L5-S1 for
degenerative disc disease utilizing morselized autogenous iliac bone graft harvested through
a separate fascial incision. Report as 22612 and 20937.
Within the SPINE section, instrumentation is reported separately and in addition to
arthrodesis. To report instrumentation procedures performed with definitive vertebral
procedure(s), see codes 22840-22855. Instrumentation procedure codes 22840-22848 and
22851 are reported in addition to the definitive procedure(s). The modifier –62 may not be
appended to the definitive add-on spinal instrumentation procedure code(s) 22840 – 22848
and 22850-22852. Example: Posterior arthrodesis of L4-S1, utilizing morselized autogenous
iliac bone graft harvested through separate fascial incision, and pedicle screw fixation.
Report as 22612, 22614, 22842 and 20937.
Vertebral procedures are sometimes followed by arthrodesis and in addition may include
bone grafts and instrumentation. When arthrodesis is performed addition to another
procedure, the arthrodesis should be reported in addition to the original procedure. Examples
are after osteotomy, fracture care, vertebral corpectomy and laminectomy. Since bone grafts
and instrumentation are never performed without arthrodesis, they are reported as add-on
codes. Arthrodesis, however, may be performed in the absence of other procedures.
Example: Treatment of a burst fracture of L2 by corpectomy followed by arthrodesis of Ll-L3,
utilizing anterior instrumentation Ll-L3 and structural allograft. Report as 63090,22558-51,
22585, 22845 and 20931.
INCISION
22010 Incision and drainage, open, of deep abscess
(subfascial), posterior spine; cervical, thoracic, or
cervicothoracic
22015
lumbar, sacral, or lumbosacral
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185.00
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
For the following codes, when two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing
distinct part(s) of partial vertebral body excision, each surgeon should report his/her distinct
operative work by appending the modifier –62 to the procedure code. In this situation, the
modifier –62 may be appended to the procedure code(s) 22100-22102, 22110-22114 and,
as appropriate, to the associated additional vertebral segment add-on code(s) 22103, 22116
as long as both surgeons continue to work together as primary surgeons.
(For injection procedure for myelography, use 62284)
(For injection procedure for diskography, see 62290, 62291)
(For injection procedure, chemonucleolysis, single or multiple level, use 62292)
(For injection procedure for facet joints, see 64470-64476, 64622-64627)
(For bone biopsy, see 20220-20251)
22100
22101
22102
22103
22110
22112
22114
22116
Partial excision of posterior vertebral component (eg,
167.00
spinous process, lamina or facet) for intrinsic bony
lesion, single vertebral segment; cervical
thoracic
173.00
lumbar
150.00
each additional segment
53.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22103 in conjunction with codes 22100, 22101, 22102)
Partial excision of vertebral body for intrinsic bony
250.00
lesion, without decompression of spinal cord or
nerve root(s), single vertebral segment; cervical
thoracic
251.00
lumbar
217.00
each additional vertebral segment
53.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22116 only for codes 22110, 22112, 22114)
90
7.0+T
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
OSTEOTOMY
To report arthrodesis, see codes 22590-22632. (Report in addition to code(s) for the
definitive procedure)
To report instrumentation procedures, see codes 22840-22855.(Report in addition to code(s)
for the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation codes
22840-22848 and 22850-22852.
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedure(s). Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
For the following codes, when two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing
distinct part(s) of an anterior spine osteotomy, each surgeon should report his/her distinct
operative work by appending the modifier –62 to the procedure code. In this situation, the
modifier –62 may be appended to code(s) 22210-22214, 22220-22224 and, as appropriate,
to associated additional segment add-on code(s) 22216, 22226 as long as both surgeons
continue to work together as primary surgeons.
22210
22212
22214
22216
22220
22222
22224
22226
Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral
approach, one vertebral segment; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
each additional segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Osteotomy of spine, including diskectomy, anterior
approach, single vertebral segment; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
each additional segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22226 only for codes 22220,22222,22224)
421.00
180
7.0+T
416.00
391.00
129.00
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
429.00
180
7.0+T
384.00
407.00
129.00
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
To report arthrodesis, see codes 22590-22632. (Report in addition to code(s) for the
definitive procedure)
To report instrumentation procedures, see codes 22840-22855. (Report in addition to
code(s) for the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation
codes 22840-22848 and 22850-22852.
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation codes
22840-22855.
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedure(s). Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
For the following codes, when two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing
distinct part(s) of an open fracture and/or dislocation procedure(s), each surgeon should
report his/her distinct operative work by appending the modifier –62 to the procedure code.
In this situation, the modifier –62 may be appended to code(s) 22318-22327, and, as
appropriate, to associated additional segment add-on code 22328 as long as both surgeons
continue to work together as primary surgeons.
22305
22310
Closed treatment of vertebral process fracture(s)
Closed treatment of vertebral body fracture(s),
without manipulation, requiring and including casting
or bracing
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50.00
30
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22315
22318
22319
22325
22326
22327
22328
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
Closed treatment of vertebral fracture(s) and/or
160.00
90
dislocation(s) requiring casting or bracing, with and
including casting and/or bracing, with or without
anesthesia, by manipulation or traction
Open treatment and/or reduction of odontoid
420.00
90
fracture(s) and or dislocation(s) including os
odontoideum), anterior approach, including
placement of internal fixation; without grafting
with grafting
BR
90
Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture
292.00
90
(s) and/or dislocation(s); posterior approach, one
fractured vertebrae or dislocated segment; lumbar
cervical
403.00
90
thoracic
390.00
90
each additional fractured vertebrae or
105.00
dislocated segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22328 in conjunction with codes 22325, 22326, 22327)
(For treatment of vertebral fracture by the anterior approach, see
corpectomy 63081-63091, and appropriate arthrodesis, bone graft and
instruments codes)
ANES
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For decompression of spine following fracture, see 63001-63091)
(For arthrodesis of spine following fracture, see 22548-22632)
MANIPULATION
22505
Manipulation of spine requiring anesthesia, any
region
35.00
3.0+T
VERTEBRAL BADY, EMBOLIZATION OR INJECTION
22520
22521
22522
Percutaneous vertebroplasty, one vertebral body,
100.00
10
unilateral or bilateral injection; thoracic
lumbar
100.00
10
each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral
35.00
10
body
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22522 in conjunction with codes 22520, 22521 as appropriate)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76012, 76013)
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22523
22524
22525
DESCRIPTION
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including
cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy
included when performed) using mechanical device,
one vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation
(eg, kyphoplasty); thoracic
lumbar
each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral
body
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
140.00
10
7.0+T
134.00
64.00
10
7.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
To report instrumentation procedures, see codes 22840-22855. (Report in addition to
code(s) for the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation
codes 22840-22848 and 22850-22852
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
LATERAL EXTRACAVITARY APPROACH TECHNIQUE
22532
22533
22534
Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique,
including minimal diskectomy to prepare interspace
(other than for decompression); thoracic
lumbar
thoracic or lumbar, each additional vertebral
segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
461.00
90
7.0+T
426.00
110.00
90
7.0+T
ANTERIOR OR ANTEROLATERAL APPROACH TECHNIQUE
Procedure codes 22554-22558 are for SINGLE interspace; for additional interspaces, use
22585. A vertebral interspace is the non-bony compartment between two adjacent vertebral
bodies, which contains the intervertebral disk, and includes the nucleus pulposus, annulus
fibrosus, and two cartilagenous endplates.
For the following codes, when two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing
distinct part(s) of an anterior interbody arthrodesis, each surgeon should report his/her
distinct operative work by appending the modifier –62 to the procedure code. In this
situation, the modifier –62 may be appended to the procedure code(s) 22548-22558 and, as
appropriate, to the associated additional interspace add-on code 22585 as long as both
surgeons continue to work together as primary surgeons.
22548
Arthrodesis, anterior transoral or extraoral technique,
clivus-Cl-C2(atlas-axis), with or without excision of
odontoid process
544.00
270
7.0+T
(For intervertebral disk excision by laminotomy or laminectomy, see
63020-63042)
(For arthrodesis, see 22548-22632)
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22554
22556
22558
22585
DESCRIPTION
Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including
minimal diskectomy to prepare interspace (other
than for decompression); cervical below C2
thoracic
lumbar
each additional interspace
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
436.00
270
7.0+T
511.00
481.00
128.00
270
270
7.0+T
7.0+T
POSTERIOR, POSTEROLATERAL OR LATERAL TRANSVERSE PROCESS TECHNIQUE
To report instrumentation procedures, see codes 22840-22855. (Report in addition to
code(s) for the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation
codes 22840-22848 and 22850-22852.
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedure(s)). Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
A vertebral segment describes the basic constituent part into which the spine may be
divided. It represents a single complete vertebral bone with its associated articular processes
and laminae. A vertebral interspace is the non-bony compartment between two adjacent
vertebral bodies which contains the intervertebral disk, and includes the nucleus pulposus,
annulus fibrosus, and two cartilagenous endplates.
22590
22595
22600
22610
22612
22614
22630
22632
Arthrodesis, posterior technique, craniocervical
(occiput-C2)
Arthrodesis, posterior technique, atlas-axis (Cl-C2)
Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique,
single level; cervical below C2 segment
thoracic (with or without lateral transverse
technique)
lumbar (with or without lateral transverse
technique)
each additional vertebral segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 22614 only for codes 22600,22610,22612)
Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, inlcuding
laminectomy and/or diskectomy to prepare
interspace (other than for decompression) single
interspace; lumbar
each additional interspace
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use code 22632 only for code 22630)
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180
7.0+T
479.00
402.00
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
379.00
270
7.0+T
474.00
270
7.0+T
180
7.0+T
140.00
447.00
119.00
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SPINE DEFORMITY (EG, SCOLIOSIS, KYPHOSIS)
To report instrumentation procedures, see codes 22840-22855. (Report in addition to code(s)
for the definitive procedure(s).) Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation codes
22840-22848 and 22850-22852.
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
the definitive procedures(s).) Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
A vertebral segment describes the basic constituent part into which the spine may be divided.
It represents a single complete vertebral bone with its associated articular processes and
laminae.
For the following codes, when two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing
distinct part(s) of an arthrodesis for spinal deformity, each surgeon should report his/her
distinct operative work by appending the modifier –62 to the procedure code. In this
situation, the modifier –62 may be appended to the procedure code(s) 22800-22819 as long
as both surgeons continue to work together as primary surgeons.
22800
22802
22804
22808
22810
22812
22818
22819
Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or
without cast; up to 6 vertebral segments
7 to 12 vertebral segments
13 or more vertebral segments
Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or
without cast; 2 to 3 vertebral segments
4 to 7 vertebral segments
8 or more vertebral segments
Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and
resection of vertebral segment(s) (inlcuding body
and posterior elements); single or 2 segments
3 or more segments
453.00
270
7.0+T
720.00
800.00
570.00
270
270
270
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
720.00
800.00
800.00
270
270
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
800.00
90
7.0+T
250.00
270
7.0+T
EXPLORATION
22830
Exploration of spinal fusion
SPINAL INSTRUMENTATION
Segmental instrumentation is defined as fixation at each end of the construct and at least
one additional interposed bony attachment.
Non-segmental instrumentation is defined as fixation at each end of the construct and may
span several vertebral segments without attachment to the intervening segments.
Insertion of spinal instrumentation is reported separately and in addition to arthrodesis.
Instrumentation procedure codes 22840-22848 and 22851 are reported in addition to the
definitive procedure(s). Do not append modifier –62 to spinal instrumentation codes 2284022848 and 22850-22852.
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
To report bone graft procedures, see codes 20930-20938. (Report in addition to code(s) for
definitive procedure(s).) Do not append modifier –62 to bone graft codes 20900-20938.
A vertebral segment describes the basic constituent part into which the spine may be
divided. It represents a single complete vertebral bone with its associated articular processes
and laminae.
A vertebral interspace is the non-bony compartment between two adjacent vertebral bodies,
which contains the intervertebral disk, and includes the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus,
and two cartilagenous endplates.
List codes 22840-22848, 22851 separately, in addition to code for fracture, dislocation or
arthrodesis of the spine, 22325, 22326, 22327, 22548-22812.
22840
22841
22842
22843
22844
22845
22846
22847
22848
22849
22850
22851
22852
22855
Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg,
Harrington rod technique), pedicle fixation across
one interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw
fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation
Internal spinal fixation by wiring of spinous processes
Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedical
fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and
sublaminal wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments
7 to 12 vertebral segments
13 or more vertebral segments
Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments
4 to 7 vertebral segments
8 or more vertebral segments
Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of
instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than
sacrum
Reinsertion of spinal fixation device
Removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation
(eg, Harrington rod)
Application of intervertebral biomechanical device(s)
(eg, synthetic cages, threaded bone dowel(s),
methylmethacrylate) to vertebral defect or interspace
Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation
Removal of anterior instrumentation
142.00
160.00
163.00
203.00
249.00
136.00
188.00
209.00
136.00
286.00
211.00
90
90
7.0+T
5.0+T
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
152.00
213.00
191.00
(For spinal cord monitoring use 95925)
22899
Unlisted procedure, spine
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ABDOMEN
EXCISION
22900
22999
Excision, abdominal wall tumor, subfascial (eg,
desmoid)
Unlisted procedure, abdomen, musculoskeletal
system
40.00
15
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
SHOULDER
Clavicle, scapula, humerus head and neck, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint and
shoulder joint
INCISION
(For incision and drainage procedures, superficial, see 10060-10160)
23000
Removal of subdeltoid calcareous deposits, open
100.00
60
3.0+T
280.00
90
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
12.00
180.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
60
3.0+T
20.00
40.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
40.00
320.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For arthroscopic removal of bursal deposits, use 29999)
23020
23030
23031
23035
23040
23044
Capsular contracture release (eg, Sever type
procedure)
Incision and drainage, shoulder area; deep abscess
or hematoma
infected bursa
Incision, bone cortex (eg,for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess), shoulder area
Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, including
exploration, drainage or removal of foreign body
Arthrotomy, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joint,
including exploration, drainage or removal of foreign
body
EXCISION
23065
23066
23075
23076
23077
23100
23101
Biopsy, soft tissues; superficial
deep
(For needle biopsy of soft tissue, use 20206)
Excision, soft tissue tumor, shoulder area;
subcutaneous
deep, subfascial or intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of shoulder area
Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, including biopsy
Arthrotomy, acromioclavicular joint or
sternoclavicular joint, including biopsy and/or
excision of torn cartilage
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23105
23106
23107
23120
23125
23130
23140
23145
23146
23150
23155
23156
23170
23172
23174
23180
23182
23184
23190
23195
23200
23210
23220
23221
23222
DESCRIPTION
Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint with synovectomy,
with or without biopsy
sternoclavicular joint, with synovectomy, with or
without biopsy
Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, with joint
exploration, with or without removal of loose or
foreign body
Claviculectomy; partial
(For arthroscopic procedure, use 29824)
total
Acromioplasty or acromionectomy, partial, with or
without coracacromial ligament release
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
clavicle or scapula;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
proximal humerus;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess); clavicle
scapula
humeral head to surgical neck
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); clavicle
scapula
proximal humerus
Ostectomy of scapula, partial (eg, superior medial
angle)
Resection humeral head
(For replacement with implant, see 23470)
Radical resection of bone tumor; clavicle
scapula
Radical resection for tumor, proximal humerus;
with autograft, (includes obtaining graft)
with prosthetic replacement
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
280.00
120
3.0+T
280.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
60
3.0+T
260.00
100.00
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
140.00
160.00
90
90
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
180.00
120
120
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
180.00
100.00
30
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
200.00
100.00
90
150
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
120
3.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
600.00
590.00
120
120
120
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
(For arthrocentesis or needling of bursa, see 20610)
(For K-wire or pin insertion or removal, see 20650, 20670, 20680)
23330
23331
23332
Removal of foreign body, shoulder; subcutaneous
deep (eg, Neer hemiarthroplasty removal)
complicated (eg, total shoulder)
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8.00
170.00
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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23350
DESCRIPTION
Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or
enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
FEE
F/U DAYS
12.00
ANES
3.0+T
(For radiographic arthrography, radiological supervision and interpretation, use
73040. Fluoroscopy (76003) is inclusive of radiographic arthrography)
(When fluoroscopic guided injection is performed for enhanced CT arthrography,
use codes 23350, 76003, and 73201 or 73202)
(When fluoroscopic guided injection is performed for enhanced MR arthrography,
use codes 23350, 76003, and 73222 or 73223)
(For enhanced CT or enhanced MRI arthrography, use 76003 and either 73201,
73202, 73222 or 73223)
REPAIR, REVISION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
23395
23397
23400
23405
23406
23410
23412
Muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm;
single
multiple
Scapulopexy (eg, Sprengel's deformity or for
paralysis)
Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
multiple tendons through same incision
Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg,
rotator cuff) open; acute
chronic
(For arthroscopic procedure, use 29827)
200.00
120
3.0+T
240.00
260.00
120
90
3.0+T
6.0+T
115.00
175.00
200.00
45
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
23415
Coracoacromial ligament release, with or without
acromioplastym
(For arthroscopic procedure, use 29826)
140.00
90
3.0+T
23420
Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff
280.00
avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)
Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
140.00
Resection or transplantation of long tendon of biceps
140.00
Capsulorrhaphy, anterior; Putti-Platt procedure or
280.00
Magnuson type operation
with labral repair (eg, Bankart procedure)
320.00
(To report arthroscopic thermal capsulorrhaphy, use 29999)
90
3.0+T
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
23460
23462
Capsulorrhaphy, anterior, any type; with bone block
with coracoid process transfer
(To report open thermal capsulorrhaphy, use 23929)
345.00
320.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
23465
Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, posterior, with
280.00
or without bone block
(For sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular reconstruction, see
23530 and 23550)
90
3.0+T
23430
23440
23450
23455
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23466
23470
23472
23480
23485
23490
23491
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, any type
350.00
multi-directional instability
Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthoplasty
320.00
total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral
420.00
replacement (eg, total shoulder)
(For removal of total shoulder implants, see 23331, 23332)
(For osteotomy proximal humerus, see 24400)
Osteotomy, clavicle, with or without internal fixation;
with bone graft for nonunion or malunion
(includes obtaining graft and/or necessary
fixation)
Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating, or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate; clavicle
proximal humerus
160.00
260.00
ANES
90
3.0+T
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
3.0+T
300.00
3.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
23500
23505
23515
23520
23525
23530
23532
23540
23545
23550
23552
23570
23575
23585
23600
23605
Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of clavicular fracture, with or without
internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation, acute
or chronic;
with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation,
acute or chronic;
with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of scapular fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal traction
(with or without shoulder joint involvement)
Open treatment of scapular fracture (body, glenoid
or acromion) with or without internal fixation
Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or
anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal
traction
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30
3.0+T
60.00
160.00
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
40.00
160.00
45
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
190.00
40.00
120
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
160.00
45
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
190.00
20.00
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
260.00
90
3.0+T
50.00
45
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
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23615
23616
23620
23625
23630
23650
23655
23660
23665
23670
23675
23680
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or
anatomical neck) fracture, with or without internal or
external skeletal fixation, with or without repair of
tuberosity(-ies);
with proximal humeral prosthetic replacement
Closed treatment of greater humeral tuberosity
fracture; without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of greater humeral tuberosity
fracture, with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with
manipulation; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of acute shoulder dislocation
(Repairs for recurrent dislocations, see 23450-23466)
Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with
fracture of greater humeral tuberosity, with
manipulation
Open treatment of shoulder dislocation, with
fracture of greater humeral tuberosity, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with
surgical or anatomical neck fracture, with
manipulation
Open treatment of shoulder dislocation, with
surgical or anatomical neck fracture, with or without
internal or external fixation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
120
3.0+T
450.00
30.00
120
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
200.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
220.00
20.00
220.00
3.0+T
120
20.00
220.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
120
3.0+T
MANIPULATION
23700
Manipulation under anesthesia, including application
of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)
20.00
3.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
23800
23802
Arthrodesis, glenohumeral joint;
with autogenous graft (includes obtaining graft)
BR
450.00
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
300.00
40.00
BR
90
90
90
11.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
AMPUTATION
23900
23920
23921
23929
Interthoracoscapular amputation (forequarter)
Disarticulation of shoulder;
secondary closure or scar revision
Unlisted procedure, shoulder
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
HUMERUS (UPPER ARM) AND ELBOW
Elbow area includes head and neck of radius and olecranon process
INCISION
(For incision/drainage procedures, superficial, see 10160)
23930
23931
23935
24000
24006
Incision and drainage upper arm or elbow area;
deep abscess or hematoma
bursa
Incision, deep, with opening of bone cortex (eg, for
osteomyelitis or bone abscess), humerus or elbow
Arthrotomy, elbow, including exploration, drainage
or removal of foreign body
Arthrotomy of the elbow, with capsular excision for
capsular release (separate procedure)
16.00
3.0+T
12.00
180.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
EXCISION
24065
24066
24075
24076
24077
24100
24101
24102
24105
24110
24115
24116
24120
24125
24126
24130
Biopsy, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area;
superficial
deep (sufascial or intramuscular)
Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow
area; subcutaneous
deep, subfascial or intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area
Arthrotomy, elbow; with synovial biopsy only
with joint exploration, with or without biopsy,
with or without removal of loose or foreign body
with synovectomy
Excision, olecranon bursa
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor,
humerus;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
head or neck of radius or olecranon process;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Excision, radial head
20.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
30.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
36.00
275.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
80.00
160.00
120
60
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
160.00
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
140.00
12
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For replacement with implant, see 24366)
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24134
24136
24138
24140
24145
24147
24149
24150
24151
24152
24153
24155
DESCRIPTION
Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess), shaft or distal humerus
radial head or neck
olecranon process
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization or
diaphysectomy) of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis);
humerus
radial head or neck
olecranon process
Radical resection of capsule, soft tissue, and
heterotopic bone, elbow, with contracture release
(separate procedure)
Radical resection for tumor, shaft or distal humerus;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Radical resection for tumor, radial head or neck;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Resection of elbow joint (arthrectomy)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
30
3.0+T
180.00
180.00
200.00
30
30
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
100.00
300.00
150
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
365.00
400.00
365.00
400.00
280.00
120
120
120
120
120
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
150.00
8.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
(For arthrocentesis or needling of bursa or joint, see 20605)
(For K-wire or pin insertion or removal, see 20650, 20670, 20680)
24160
24164
24200
24201
24220
Implant removal; elbow joint
radial head
Removal of foreign body, upper arm or elbow area;
subcutaneous
deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
Injection procedure for elbow arthrography
16.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For elbow arthrography, see 73085)
(For injection of tennis elbow, see 20550)
REPAIR, REVISION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
24300
Manipulation, elbow, under anesthesia
105.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
80.00
225.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For application of external fixation, see 20690 or 20692)
24301
24305
24310
24320
Muscle or tendon transfer, any type, upper arm or
elbow, single (excluding 24320-24331)
Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each
tendon
Tenotomy, open, elbow to shoulder, each tendon
Tenoplasty, with muscle transfer, with or without free
graft, elbow to shoulder, single (Seddon-Brookes
type procedure)
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24330
24331
24332
24340
24341
24342
24343
24344
24345
24346
24350
24351
24352
24354
24356
24360
24361
24362
24363
24365
24366
24400
24410
24420
24430
24435
DESCRIPTION
Flexor-plasty, elbow,(eg, Steindler type
advancement);
with extensor advancement
Tenolysis, triceps
Tenodesis of biceps tendon at elbow (separate
procedure)
Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each
tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes
rotator cluff)
Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon,
distal, with or without tendon graft
Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local
tissue
Reconstruction lateral collateral ligament, elbow,
with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft)
Repair medial collateral ligament, elbow, with local
tissue
Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow,
with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft)
Fasciotomy, lateral or medial (eg, tennis elbow or
epicondylitis);
with extensor origin detachment
with annular ligament resection
with stripping
with partial ostectomy
Arthroplasty, elbow; with membrane (eg, fascial)
with distal humeral prosthetic replacement
with implant and fascia lata ligament
reconstruction
with distal humerus and proximal ulnar
prosthetic replacement (eg, total elbow)
Arthroplasty, radial head;
with implant
Osteotomy, humerus, with or without internal fixation
Multiple osteotomies with realignment on
intramedullary rod, humeral shaft (Sofield type
procedure)
Osteoplasty, humerus (eg, shortening or
lengthening) (excluding 64876)
Repair of nonunion or malunion, humerus; without
graft (eg, compression technique, etc)
with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining
graft)
FEE
F/U DAYS
90.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
145.00
180.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
166.00
90
3.0+T
250.00
90
3.0+T
191.00
90
3.0+T
288.00
90
3.0+T
191.00
90
3.0+T
288.00
90
3.0+T
130.00
60
3.0+T
160.00
190.00
190.00
220.00
320.00
350.00
410.00
60
60
60
60
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
460.00
120
3.0+T
320.00
320.00
200.00
200.00
120
120
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
600.00
180
3.0+T
(For proximal radius and/or ulna, see 25400-25420)
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24470
24495
24498
DESCRIPTION
Hemiepiphyseal arrest (eg, cubitus varus or valgus,
distal humerus)
Decompression fasciotomy, forearm, with brachial
artery exploration
Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, humeral
shaft
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
180
3.0+T
190.00
180
3.0+T
265.00
180
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
260.00
120
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
30.00
120
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
154.00
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
169.00
90
3.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
24500
24505
24515
24516
24530
24535
24538
24545
24546
24560
24565
24566
24575
24576
24577
24579
24582
Closed treatment of humeral shaft fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal
traction
Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with
plate/screws, with or without cerclage
Treatment of humeral shaft fracture, with insertion of
intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage
and/or locking screws
Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar
humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar
extension; without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or
transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without
intercondylar extension
Open treatment of humeral supracondylar or
transcondylar fracture, with or without internal or
external fixation; without intercondylar extension
with intercondylar extension
Closed treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture,
medial or lateral; without manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of humeral epicondylar
fracture, medial or lateral, with manipulation
Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture,
medial or lateral, with or without internal or external
fixation
Closed treatment of humeral condylar fracture,
medial or lateral; without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial
or lateral, with or without internal or external fixation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of humeral condylar
fracture, medial or lateral, with manipulation
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24586
24587
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of periarticular fracture and/or
dislocation of the elbow (fracture distal humerus and
proximal ulna and/or proximal radius);
with implant arthroplasty
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
310.00
90
3.0+T
320.00
90
3.0+T
80.00
220.00
80.00
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
120
3.0+T
(For arthroplasty, elbow see 24360-24363)
24600
24605
24615
24620
24635
24640
24650
24655
24665
24666
24670
24675
24685
Treatment of closed elbow dislocation; without
anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of acute or chronic elbow dislocation
Closed treatment of Monteggia type of fracture
dislocation at elbow (fracture proximal end of ulna
with dislocation of radial head), with manipulation
Open treatment of Monteggia type of fracture
dislocation at elbow (fracture proximal end of ulna
with dislocation of radial head), with or without
internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of radial head subluxation in child,
nursemaid elbow, with manipulation
Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of radial head or neck fracture, with
or without internal fixation or radial head excision;
with radial head prosthetic replacement
Closed treatment of u1nar fracture, proximal end
(olecranon process); without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of u1nar fracture proximal end
(olecranon process), with or without internal or
external fixation
20.00
20.00
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
140.00
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
40.00
90
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
160.00
45
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
280.00
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
20.00
160.00
275.00
BR
300.00
BR
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
24800
24802
Arthrodesis, elbow joint; local
with autogenous graft (includes obtaining graft)
AMPUTATION
24900
24920
24925
24930
24931
24935
24940
24999
Amputation, arm through humerus; with primary
closure
open, circular (guillotine)
secondary closure or scar revision
reamputation
with implant
Stump elongation, upper extremity
Cineplasty, upper extremity, complete procedure
Unlisted procedure, humerus or elbow
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90
90
90
150
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
FOREARM AND WRIST
(Radius, ulna, carpal bones and joints)
INCISION
25000
25001
25020
25023
25024
25025
Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg,
deQuervains disease)
Incision, flexor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, flexor carpi
radialis)
Decompression fasciotomy, forearm and/or wrist,
flexor or extensor compartment; without debridement
of nonviable muscle and/or nerve
with debridement of nonviable muscle and/or
nerve
Decompression fasciotomy, forearm and/or wrist,
flexor AND extensor compartment; without
debridement of nonviable muscle and/or nerve
with debridement of nonviable muscle and/or
nerve
80.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
160.00
60
3.0+T
170.00
60
3.0+T
203.00
90
3.0+T
328.00
90
3.0+T
(For decompression median nerve or for carpal tunnel syndrome, see 64721)
(For decompression fasciotomy with brachial artery exploration, see 24495)
(For debridement, see also 11000-11044)
(For incision and drainage procedures, superficial, see 10060-10160)
25028
25031
25035
25040
Incision and drainage forearm and/or wrist; deep
abscess or hematoma
bursa
Incision, deep, bone cortex (eg, for osteomyelitis or
bone abscess)
Arthrotomy, radiocarpal or midcarpal joint, with
exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body
16.00
3.0+T
12.00
225.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
60
3.0+T
20.00
40.00
36.00
15
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
36.00
260.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
160.00
160.00
90
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
EXCISION
25065
25066
25075
25076
25077
25085
25100
25101
25105
Biopsy, soft tissue; superficial
deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist
area; subcutaneous
deep, subfascial or intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant
neoplasm), soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area
Capsulotomy, wrist (eg, for contracture)
Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with biopsy
with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with
or without removal of loose or foreign body
with synovectomy
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CODE
25107
25110
25111
25112
DESCRIPTION
Arthrotomy, distal radioulnar joint including repair of
triangular cartilage, complex
Excision, lesion of tendon sheath
Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
recurrent
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
60
3.0+T
60.00
60.00
80.00
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
300.00
160.00
150
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
140.00
180.00
90
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
150
3.0+T
200.00
300.00
120.00
170.00
150
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
Radial styloidectomy (separate procedure)
100.00
Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach
100.00
type or matched resection)
(For implant replacement, distal ulna, see 25442)
(For obtaining fascia for interposition, see 20920, 20922)
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For hand or finger, see 26160)
25115
25116
Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm
tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or
other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
extensors (with or without transposition of
dorsal retinaculum)
(For finger synovectomies, see 26145)
25118
25119
25120
25125
25126
Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single
compartment;
with resection of distal ulna
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
radius or ulna (excluding head or neck of radius and
olecranon process);
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
(For excision of cyst/tumor, head or neck of radius or olecranon
process, see 24120-24126)
25130
25135
25136
25145
25150
25151
25170
25210
25215
25230
25240
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
carpal bones;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess)
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization or
diaphysectomy) of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis); ulna
radius
Radical resection for tumor, radius or ulna
Carpectomy; one bone
all bones of proximal row
(For carpectomy with implant, see 25441-25445)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
(For K-wire, pin, or rod insertion/removal, see 20650, 20670, 20680)
25246
Injection procedure for wrist arthrography
12.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 73115. do not report
76003 in addition to 73115)
(For foreign body removal, superficial, see 20520)
25248
25250
25251
25259
Exploration with removal of deep foreign body,
forearm or wrist
Removal of wrist prosthesis; (separate procedure)
complicated, including total wrist
Manipulation, wrist, under anesthesia
40.00
15
3.0+T
BR
BR
103.00
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
150.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
72.00
60
3.0+T
72.00
120.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
184.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
60.00
30
3.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
80.00
160.00
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
(For application of external fixation, see 20690 or 20692)
REPAIR, REVISION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
25260
25263
25265
25270
25272
25274
25275
25280
25290
25295
25300
25301
25310
25312
25315
25316
Repair, tendon or muscle, flexor, forearm and/or
wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle
secondary, single, each tendon or muscle
secondary, with free graft (includes obtaining
graft) each tendon or muscle
Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor; forearm and/or
wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle
secondary, single, each tendon or muscle
secondary, with free graft (includes obtaining
graft), each tendon or muscle
Repair, tendon sheath, extensor, forearm and/or
wrist, with free graft (includes obtaining graft)(eg, for
exterior carpi ulnaris subluxation)
Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor
tendon, forearm and/or wrist; single, each tendon
Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, single,
each tendon
Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, single each
tendon
Tenodesis at wrist; flexors of fingers
extensors of fingers
Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or
extensor, single; each tendon
with tendon graft(s) (includes obtaining graft),
each tendon
Flexor origin slide (eg, for cerebral palsy, Volkmann
contracture), forearm and/or wrist;
with tendon(s) transfer
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25320
25332
DESCRIPTION
Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open, (eg,
capsulodesis,ligament repair, tendon transfer or
graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open
reduction) for carpal instability
Arthroplasty, wrist, with or without interposition, with
or without external or internal fixation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
270.00
120
3.0+T
241.00
120
3.0+T
250.00
206.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
160.00
240.00
200.00
120
120
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
225.00
260.00
400.00
390.00
120
120
365
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
215.00
230.00
365
120
365
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
260.00
340.00
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
390.00
260.00
390.00
190.00
150
150
150
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
187.00
90
3.0+T
260.00
150
3.0+T
(For obtaining fascia for interposition, see 20920-20922)
(For prosthetic replacement arthroplasty, see 25441-25446)
25335
25337
25350
25355
25360
25365
25370
25375
25390
25391
25392
25393
25394
25400
25405
25415
25420
25425
25426
25430
25431
25440
Centralization of wrist on ulna (eg, radial club hand)
Reconstruction for stabilization of unstable distal
ulna or distal radioulnar joint, secondary by soft
tissue stabilization (eg, tendon transfer, tendon graft
or weave, or tenodesis) with or without open
reduction of distal radioulnar joint
Osteotomy, radius; distal third
middle or proximal third
Osteotomy; ulna
radius AND ulna
Multiple osteotomies, with realignment on
intramedullary rod (Sofield type procedure); radius OR
ulna
radius AND ulna
Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
lengthening with autograft
Osteoplasty, radius AND ulna; shortening (excluding
64876)
lengthening with autograft
Osteoplasty, carpal bone, shortening
Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna;
without graft (eg, compression technique)
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius AND ulna;
without graft (eg, compression technique)
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Repair of defect with autograft; radius OR ulna
radius AND ulna
Insertion of vascular pedicle into carpal bone
(eg,
Hori procedure)
Repair of nonunion of carpal bone (excluding carpal
scaphoid (navicular)) (includes obtaining graft and
necessary fixation), each bone
Repair of nonunion, scaphoid carpal (navicular)
bone, with or without radial styloidectomy (includes
obtaining graft and necessary fixation)
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25441
25442
25443
25444
25445
25446
25447
DESCRIPTION
Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement; distal radius
distal ulna
scaphoid carpal (navicular)
lunate
trapezium
distal radius and partial or entire carpus ("total
wrist")
Arthroplasty interposition, intercarpal or carpometacarpal joints
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
274.00
200.00
223.00
247.00
230.00
418.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
227.00
3.0+T
245.00
3.0+T
174.00
3.0+T
207.00
207.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
216.00
266.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For wrist arthroplasty, see 25332)
25449
25450
25455
25490
25491
25492
Revision of arthroplasty, including removal of
implant, wrist joint
Epiphyseal arrest by epiphysiodesis or stapling;
distal radius OR ulna
distal radius AND ulna
Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate; radius
ulna
radius AND ulna
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
25500
25505
25515
25520
25525
25526
25530
25535
25545
Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture and closed
treatment of dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint
(Galeazzi fracture/dislocation)
Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, with internal
and/or external fixation and closed treatment of
dislocation of distal radioulnar joint (Galeazzi
fracture/dislocation), with or without percutaneous
skeletal fixation
Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, with internal
and/or external fixation and open treatment, with or
without internal or external fixation of distal radioulnar joint (Galeazzi fracture/dislocation), includes
repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex
Closed treatment of ulnar shaft fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of ulnar shaft fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation
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30.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
120
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
150
3.0+T
200.00
150
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
25560
25565
25574
25575
25600
25605
25611
25620
25622
25624
25628
25630
25635
25645
25650
25651
25652
25660
25670
25671
25675
25676
25680
25685
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of radial and ulnar shaft fractures;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of radial AND ulnar shaft fractures,
with internal or external fixation; of radius OR ulna
of radius and ulna
Closed treatment of distal radial fracture (eg, Colles or
Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, with or without
fracture of ulnar styloid; without manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture
(eg, Colles or Smith type) or epiphyseal separation,
with or without fracture of ulnar styloid, requiring
manipulation, with or without external fixation
Open treatment of distal radial fracture (eg, Colles or
Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, with or without
fracture of ulnar styloid, with or without internal or
external fixation
Closed treatment of carpal scaphoid (navicular)
fracture; without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of carpal scaphoid (navicular)
fracture, with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of carpal bone fracture (excluding
carpal scaphoid (navicular)); without manipulation,
each bone
with manipulation, each bone
Open treatment of carpal bone fracture (other than
carpal scaphoid (navicular)), each bone
Closed treatment of ulnar styloid fracture
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of ulnar styloid fracture
Open treatment of ulnar styloid fracture
Closed treatment of radiocarpal or intercarpal
dislocation, one or more bones, with manipulation
Open treatment of radiocarpal or intercarpal
dislocation, one or more bones
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radioulnar
dislocation
Closed treatment of distal radioulnar dislocation with
manipulation
Open treatment of distal radioulnar dislocation, acute
or chronic
Closed treatment of trans-scaphoperilunar type of
fracture dislocation, with manipulation
Open treatment of trans-scaphoperilunar type of
fracture dislocation
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
50.00
45
3.0+T
100.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
40.00
120
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
120.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
140.00
45
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
140.00
45
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
113.00
166.00
24.00
45
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
137.00
90
3.0+T
28.00
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
140.00
120
3.0+T
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CODE
DESCRIPTION
25690 Closed treatment of lunate dislocation, with
manipulation
25695 Open treatment of lunate dislocation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
100.00
120
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
240.00
120
3.0+T
255.00
300.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
220.00
206.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
25900 Amputation, forearm, through radius and ulna;
25905
open, circular (guillotine)
25907
secondary closure or scar revision
25909
reamputation
25915 Krukenberg procedure
160.00
140.00
20.00
160.00
160.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
25920
25922
25924
25927
25929
25931
25999
160.00
20.00
160.00
120.00
20.00
120.00
BR
ARTHRODESIS
25800 Arthrodesis, wrist; complete, without bone graft
(includes radiocarpal and/or intercarpal and/or
carpometacarpal joints)
25805
with sliding graft
25810
with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining
graft)
25820 Arthrodesis, wrist; limited, without bone graft (eg,
intercarpal or radiocarpal)
25825
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
25830 Arthrodesis with distal radioulnar joint and segmental
resection of ulna, with or without bone graft(eg,
Sauve-Kapandji procedure)
AMPUTATION
Disarticulation through wrist;
secondary closure or scar revision
reamputation
Transmetacarpal amputation;
secondary closure or scar revision
reamputation
Unlisted procedure, forearm or wrist
90
90
90
90
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
HAND AND FINGERS
INCISION
26010
26011
26020
26025
26030
26034
26035
Drainage of finger abscess; simple
complicated (eg, felon)
Drainage of tendon sheath, one digit and/or palm,
each
Drainage of palmar bursa; single bursa
multiple bursa
Incision, bone cortex, hand or finger
(eg,osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
Decompression fingers and/or hand, injection injury
(eg, grease gun)
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8.00
20.00
12.00
120.00
260.00
40.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60
60
15
BR
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3.0+T
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CODE
26037
DESCRIPTION
Decompressive fasciotomy, hand (excludes 26035)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
120.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
60
3.0+T
120.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
20.00
120.00
30
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
60.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
60.00
20.00
60
60
60
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
36.00
230.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
230.00
60
3.0+T
260.00
60
3.0+T
80.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
220.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
(For injection injury, see 26035)
26040
26045
Fasciotomy, palmar, (eg, Dupuytren's contracture);
percutaneous
open, partial
(For fasciectomy, see 26121-26125)
26055
26060
26070
26075
26080
Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Tenotomy, percutaneous, single, each digit
Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal
of foreign body; carpometacarpal joint
metacarpophalangeal joint, each
interphalangeal joint, each
EXCISION
26100
26105
26110
26115
26116
26117
26121
26123
26125
Arthrotomy with biopsy; carpometacarpal joint, each
metacarpophalangeal joint, each
interphalangeal joint, each
Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue
of hand or finger; subcutaneous
deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of hand or finger
Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty,
other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting
(includes obtaining graft)
Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release,of single
digit including promixal interphalangeal joint, with or
without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or
skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
each additional digit
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 26125 in conjunction with code 26123)
(For fasciotomy, see 26040-26045)
26130
26135
26140
Synovectomy, carpometacarpal joint
Synovectomy, metacarpophalangeal joint including
intrinsic release and extensor hood reconstruction,
each digit
Synovectomy, proximal interphalangeal joint,
including extensor reconstruction, each
interphalangeal joint
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CODE
26145
DESCRIPTION
Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical
(tenosynovectomy), flexor tendor, palm and/or
finger, each tendon
FEE
F/U DAYS
120.00
ANES
120
3.0+T
40.00
30
3.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
104.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
100.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
100.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
100.00
200.00
260.00
200.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
260.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
(For tendon sheath synovectomies at wrist, see 25115, 25116
26160
Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule
(eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
(For wrist ganglion, see 25111, 25112)
(For trigger digit, see 26055)
26170
26180
26185
26200
26205
26210
26215
26230
26235
26236
26250
26255
26260
26261
26262
Excision of tendon, palm, flexor, single (separate
procedure), each
Excision of tendon, finger, flexor (separate
procedure), each tendon
Sesamoidectomy, thumb or finger (separate
procedure)
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
metacarpal;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
proximal, middle or distal phalanx;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone (eg, for osteomyelitis);
metacarpal
proximal or middle phalanx
distal phalanx
Radical resection metacarpal; (eg, tumor)
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Radical resection, proximal or middle phalanx of
finger (eg, tumor);
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Radical resection, distal phalanx of finger (eg, tumor)
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
26320
Removal of implant from finger or hand
(For removal of foreign body in hand or finger, see 20520, 20525)
REPAIR, REVISION AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
26340
Manipulation, finger joint, under anesthesia, each
joint
79.00
(For application of external fixation, see 20690 or 20692)
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26350
26352
26356
26357
26358
26370
26372
26373
26390
26392
26410
26412
26415
26416
26418
26420
26426
26428
26432
26433
26434
DESCRIPTION
Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2
digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land);
primary or secondary without free graft, each tendon
secondary with free graft (includes obtaining
graft), each tendon
Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2
digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land);
primary, without free graft, each tendon
secondary, without free graft, each tendon
secondary with free graft (includes obtaining
graft), each tendon
Repair or advancement of profundus tendon, with
intact superficialis tendon; primary, each tendon
secondary with free graft (includes obtaining
graft), each tendon
secondary without free graft, each tendon
Excision flexor tendon, with implantation of synthetic
rod for delayed tendon graft, hand or finger, each rod
Removal of synthetic rod and insertion of flexor
tendon graft, hand or finger (includes obtaining graft),
each rod
Repair, extensor tendon, primary or
secondary;without free graft, each tendon
with free graft (includes obtaining graft), each
tendon
Excision of extensor tendon, implantation of synthetic
rod for delayed tendon graft, hand or finger, each rod
Removal of synthetic rod and insertion of extensor
tendon graft (includes obtaining graft), hand or
finger, each rod
Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or
secondary; without free graft, each tendon
with free graft (includes obtaining each tendon
graft)
Repair of extensor tendon, central slip, secondary
(eg, boutonniere deformity); using local tissue(s),
including lateral band(s), each finger
with free graft (includes obtaining graft), each
finger
Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion,
with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet
finger)
Repair extensor tendon, distal insertion, primary or
secondary; without graft(eg, mallet finger)
with free graft (includes obtaining graft)
FEE
F/U DAYS
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
190.00
120
3.0+T
48.00
60
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
48.00
60
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
48.00
60
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
(For tenovaginotomy for trigger finger, see 26055)
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26437
26440
26442
26445
26449
26450
26455
26460
26471
26474
26476
26477
26478
26479
26480
26483
26485
26489
26490
26492
26494
26496
DESCRIPTION
Realignment of extensor tendon, hand, each tendon
Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each
tendon
palm AND finger, each tendon
Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand or finger; each
tendon
Tenolysis, complex, extensor tendon, finger,
including forearm, each tendon
Tenotomy, flexor, palm, open, each tendon
Tenotomy, flexor, finger, open, each tendon
Tenotomy, extensor, hand or finger, open, each
tendon
Tenodesis; of proximal interphalangeal joint, each
joint
for distal joint, each joint
Lengthening of tendon, extensor, hand or finger,
each tendon
Shortening of tendon, extensor, hand or finger, each
tendon
Lengthening of tendon, flexor, hand or finger, each
tendon
Shortening of tendon, flexor, hand or finger, each
tendon
Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal
area or dorsum of hand, without free graft, each
tendon
with free tendon graft (includes obtaining graft),
each tendon
Transfer or transplant of tendon, palmar; without free
tendon graft, each tendon
with free tendon graft (includes obtaining graft),
each tendon
Opponensplasty; superficialis tendon transfer type,
each tendon
tendon transfer with graft (includes obtaining
graft), each tendon
hypothenar muscle transfer
other methods
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
100.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
100.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
60
3.0+T
48.00
20.00
20.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
80.00
120.00
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
130.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
130.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
145.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
BR
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For thumb fusion in opposition, see 26820)
26497
26498
26499
Transfer of tendon to restore intrinsic function; ring
and small finger
all four fingers
Correction claw finger, other methods
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26500
26502
26504
26508
26510
26516
26517
26518
26520
26525
26530
26531
26535
26536
26540
26541
26542
26545
26546
26548
26550
26551
DESCRIPTION
Reconstruction of tendon pulley, each tendon; with
local tissues (separate procedure)
with tendon or fascial graft (includes obtaining
graft) (separate procedure)
with tendon prosthesis (separate procedure)
Release of thenar muscle(s) (eg, thumb contracture)
Cross intrinsic transfer, each tendon
Capsulodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint; single
digit
two digits
three or four digits
Capsulectomy or capsulotomy;
metacarpophalangeal joint, each joint
interphalangeal joint, each joint
Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; each joint
with prosthetic implant, each joint
Arthroplasty interphalangeal joint; each joint
with prosthetic implant, each joint
Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal
or interphalangeal joint
Reconstruction, collateral ligament,
metacarpophalangeal joint, single, with tendon or
fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)
with local tissue (eg, adductor advancement)
Reconstruction, collateral ligament, interphalangeal
joint, single, including graft, each joint
Repair non-union, metacarpal or phalanx, (includes
obtaining bone graft with or without external or
internal fixation)
Repair and reconstruction, finger, volar plate,
interphalangeal joint
Pollicization of a digit
Transfer, toe-to-hand with microvascular
anastomosis; great toe wrap-around with bone graft
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60.00
90
3.0+T
70.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
150.00
BR
80.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
140.00
60.00
90
90
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
120.00
250.00
120.00
220.00
140.00
60
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
170.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
140.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
193.00
90
3.0+T
230.00
90
3.0+T
300.00
BR
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
BR
BR
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
120
3.0+T
140.00
60
3.0+T
180.00
200.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For great toe with web space, use 20973)
26553
26554
26555
26556
26560
26561
26562
other than great toe, single
other than great toe, double
Transfer, finger to another position without
microvascular anastomosis
Transfer, free toe joint, with microvascular
anastomosis
Repair of syndactyly (web finger), each web space;
with skin flaps
with skin flaps and grafts
complex (eg, involving bone, nails)
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26565
26567
26568
26580
26587
DESCRIPTION
Osteotomy; metacarpal, each
phalanx of finger, each
Osteoplasty, lengthening, metacarpal or phalanx
Repair cleft hand
Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and
bone
FEE
F/U DAYS
120.00
120.00
BR
BR
60.00
ANES
120
120
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
140.00
150.00
150.00
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
16.00
45
3.0+T
16.00
100.00
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
(For excision of polydactylous digit, soft tissue only, use 11200)
26590
26591
26593
26596
Repair macrodactylia, each digit
Repair, intrinsic muscles of hand, each muscle
Release, intrinsic muscles of hand, each muscle
Excision of constricting ring of finger, with multiple
Z-plasties
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
26600
26605
26607
26608
26615
26641
26645
26650
26665
26670
26675
26676
Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single;
without manipulation, each bone
with manipulation, each bone
Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, with
manipulation, with external fixation, each bone
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal
fracture, each bone
Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, with
or without internal or external fixation, each bone
Closed treatment of carpometacarpal dislocation,
thumb, with manipulation
Closed treatment of carpometacarpal fracture
dislocation, thumb (Bennett fracture), with
manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of carpometacarpal
fracture dislocation, thumb (Bennett fracture), with
manipulation, with or without external fixation
Open treatment of carpometacarpal fracture
dislocation, thumb (Bennett fracture), with or without
internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of carpometacarpal dislocation,
other than thumb, with manipulation, each joint;
without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of carpometacarpal
dislocation, other than thumb, with manipulation,
each joint
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3.0+T
16.00
3.0+T
25.00
3.0+T
80.00
75
3.0+T
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
12.00
150.00
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26685
26686
26700
26705
26706
26715
26720
26725
26727
26735
26740
26742
26746
26750
26755
26756
26765
26770
26775
26776
26785
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of carpometacarpal dislocation,
other than thumb; with or without internal or external
fixation, each joint
complex, multiple or delayed reduction
Closed treatment of metacarpophalangeal dislocation,
single, with manipulation; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpophalangeal dislocation, single, with manipulation
Open treatment of metacarpophalangeal dislocation,
single, with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture,
proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without
manipulation, each
with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction, each
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable
phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle
phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture,
proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with or
without internal or external fixation, each
Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving
metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint;
without manipulation, each
with manipulation, each
Open treatment of articular fracture, involving
metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, with
or without internal or external fixation, each
Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger
or thumb; without manipulation, each
with manipulation, each
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal phalangeal
fracture, finger or thumb, each
Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger
or thumb, with or without internal or external fixation,
each
Closed treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation,
single, with manipulation; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of interphalangeal
joint dislocation, single, with manipulation
Open treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation,
with or without internal or external fixation, single
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F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
12.00
90
3.0+T
12.00
40.00
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
90
3.0+T
10.00
45
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
60
3.0+T
10.00
45
3.0+T
12.00
150.00
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
45
3.0+T
20.00
80.00
30
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
50.00
45
3.0+T
12.00
130.00
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
75
3.0+T
12.00
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ARTHRODESIS
26820
26841
26842
26843
26844
26850
26852
26860
26861
Fusion in opposition, thumb, with autogenous graft
(includes obtaining graft)
Arthrodesis, carpometacarpal joint, thumb, with or
without internal fixation;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Arthrodesis, carpometacarpal joint, digit, other than
thumb, each;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or
without internal fixation;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without
internal fixation;
each additional interphalangeal joint
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
26862
26863
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with autograft (includes obtaining graft), each
additional joint
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
220.00
120
3.0+T
210.00
120
3.0+T
240.00
80.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
80.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
80.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
110.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
AMPUTATION
(For hand through metacarpal bones, see 25927)
26910
Amputation, metacarpal, with finger or thumb (ray
amputation), single, with or without interosseus
transfer
(For repositioning, see 26550, 26555)
26951
Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary,
60.00
45
any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies;
with direct closure
with local advancement flap (V-Y, hood)
60.00
45
(For repair of soft tissue defect requiring split or full thickness graft or other
pedicle flaps, see 15050-15758)
3.0+T
Unlisted procedure, hands or fingers
3.0+T
26952
26989
BR
3.0+T
PELVIS AND HIP JOINT
(Including head and neck of femur)
INCISION
(For incision/drainage procedures, superficial, see 10060-10160)
26990
26991
Incision and drainage; deep abscess or hematoma
infected bursa
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40.00
15
15
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CODE
26992
27000
27001
27003
27005
27006
27025
27030
27033
27035
DESCRIPTION
Incision, bone cortex, pelvis and/or hip joint (eg, for
osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
Tenotomy, adductor of hip, percutaneous, (separate
procedure)
Tenotomy, adductor of hip, open
Tenotomy, adductor, subcutaneous, open, with
obturator neurectomy
Tenotomy, hip flexor(s), open (separate procedure)
Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open
(separate procedure)
Fasciotomy, hip or thigh, any type
Arthrotomy, hip, with drainage (eg, infection)
Arthrotomy, hip, including exploration or removal of
loose or foreign body
Denervation, hip joint, intrapelvic or extrapelvic
intra-articular branches of sciatic, femoral or
obturator nerves
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
30
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
180.00
15
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
40.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
280.00
280.00
60
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
(For obturator neurectomy, see 64763, 64766)
27036
Capsulectomy or capsulotomy, hip, with or without
excision of heterotopic bone, with release of hip flexor
muscles (ie, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor
fascia latae, rectus femoris, sartorius, iliopsoas)
272.00
90
3.0+T
8.00
40.00
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
(For pressure (decubitus) ulcer, see 15920, 15922, 15931-15958)
27040
27041
Biopsy, soft tissues; superficial
deep
(For needle biopsy of soft tissue, use 20206)
27047
20.00
30
3.0+T
36.00
290.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
27050
Excision, tumor, pelvis and hip area subcutaneous
tissue
deep, subfascial, intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor, soft tissue of pelvis and
hip area, (eg, malignant neoplasm)
Arthrotomy, with biopsy; sacroiliac joint
280.00
90
3.0+T
27052
27054
27060
27062
hip joint
Arthrotomy with synovectomy, hip joint
Excision; ischial bursa
trochanteric bursa or calcification
280.00
320.00
130.00
120.00
90
120
90
90
3.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
27048
27049
(For arthrocentesis or needling of bursa, see 20610)
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27065
27066
27067
27070
27071
27075
27076
27077
27078
27079
27080
DESCRIPTION
Excision of bone cyst or benign tumor; superficial
(wing or ilium, symphysis pubis, or greater trochanter
of femur) with or without autograft
deep, with or without autograft
with autograft requiring separate incision
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization) (eg,
osteotomyelitis or bone abscess); superficial (eg,
wing of ilium, symphysis pubis or greater trochanter
of femur)
deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
Radical resection of tumor or infection; wing of ilium,
one pubic or ischial ramus or symphysis pubis
ilium, including acetabulum, both pubic rami, or
ischium and acetabulum
innominate bone, total
ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter of
femur
ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter of
femur, with skin flaps
Coccygectomy, primary
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
100.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
200.00
120
120
150
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
400.00
150
120
3.0+T
5.0+T
400.00
120
5.0+T
400.00
400.00
120
120
5.0+T
5.0+T
420.00
120
5.0+T
120.00
90
4.0+T
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
27086
27087
27090
27091
27093
27095
Removal of foreign body, pelvis or hip; subcutaneous
tissue
deep (subfacial or intramuscular)
Removal of hip prosthesis; (separate procedure)
complicated, including total hip prosthesis,
methylmethacrylate, with or without insertion of
spacer
Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without
anesthesia
with anesthesia
8.00
40.00
100.00
500.00
3.0+T
15
270
270
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
12.00
12.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 73525)
27096
Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, arthrography
and/or anesthetic/steriod
(27096 is to be used only with imaging confirmation
of intra-articular needle positioning)
12.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 73542. If formal arthrography is
not performed, recorded, and a formal radiologic report is not issued, use 76005 for
fluoroscopic guidance for sacroiliac joint injections)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REPAIR, REVISION, AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
27097
27098
27100
27105
27110
27111
27120
27122
27125
Repair or recession, hamstring, proximal
Transfer, adductor to ischium
Transfer external oblique muscle to greater trochanter
including fascial or tendon extension (graft)
Transfer paraspinal muscle to hip (includes fascial or
tendon extension graft)
Transfer iliopsoas; to greater trochanter of femur
to femoral neck
Acetabuloplasty; (eg, Whitman, Colonna Haygroves,
or cup type)
resection, femoral head (Girdlestone
procedure)
Hemiarthroplasty, hip, partial (eg, femoral stem
prosthesis, bipolar arthroplasty)
50.00
200.00
250.00
45
45
45
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
460.00
460.00
500.00
45
45
270
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
500.00
270
5.0+T
320.00
270
5.0+T
500.00
270
5.0+T
600.00
270
5.0+T
700.00
270
5.0+T
550.00
270
5.0+T
525.00
270.00
270
180
5.0+T
3.0+T
360.00
425.00
470.00
500.00
180
180
180
150
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
410.00
180
5.0+T
400.00
320.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
160.00
180
5.0+T
320.00
180
5.0+T
(For prosthetic replacement following fracture of hip, use 27236)
27130
27132
27134
27137
27138
27140
27146
27147
27151
27156
27158
27161
27165
27170
27175
27176
Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral
prosthetic replacement, (total hip arthroplasty), with
or without autograft or allograft
Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip
arthroplasty, with or without autograft or allograft
Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components,
with or without autograft or allograft
acetabular component only, with or without
autograft or allograft
femoral component only, with or without allograft
Osteotomy and transfer of greater trochanter of
femur (separate procedure)
Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone;
with open reduction of hip
with femoral osteotomy
with femoral osteotomy and with open reduction
of hip
Osteotomy, pelvis, bilateral (eg, congenital
malformation)
Osteotomy, femoral neck (separate procedure)
Osteotomy, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric
including internal or external fixation and/or cast
Bone graft, femoral head, neck, intertrochanteric or
subtrochanteric area (includes obtaining bone graft)
Treatment of slipped femoral epiphysis; by traction,
without reduction
by single or multiple pinning, in situ
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27177
27178
27179
27181
27185
27187
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of slipped femoral epiphysis; single
or multiple pinning or bone graft (includes obtaining
graft)
closed manipulation with single or multiple
pinning
osteoplasty of femoral neck (Heyman type
procedure)
osteotomy and internal fixation
Epiphyseal arrest by epiphysiodesis or stapling,
greater trochanter of femur
Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, femoral
neck and proximal femur
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
180
5.0+T
320.00
180
5.0+T
400.00
180
5.0+T
400.00
220.00
180
180
5.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
180
3.0+T
10.00
90
3.0+T
15.00
180
3.0+T
10.00
BR
260.00
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
310.00
180
3.0+T
310.00
180
3.0+T
410.00
180
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
220.00
180
3.0+T
300.00
180
3.0+T
300.00
180
3.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
27193
27194
27200
27202
27215
27216
27217
27218
27220
27222
27226
27227
Closed treatment of pelvic ring fracture, dislocation,
diastasis or subluxation; without manipulation
with manipulation, requiring more than local
anesthesia
Closed treatment of coccygeal fracture
Open treatment of coccygeal fracture
Open treatment of iliac spine(s), tuberosity avulsion,
or iliac wing fracture(s) (eg, pelvic fracture(s) which
do not disrupt the pelvic ring), with internal fixation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic ring
fracture and/or dislocation (includes ilium, sacroiliac
joint and/or sacrum)
Open treatment of anterior ring fracture and/or
dislocation with internal fixation, (includes pubic
symphysis and/or rami)
Open treatment of posterior ring fracture and/or
dislocation with internal fixation (includes ilium,
sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
Closed treatment of acetabulum (hip socket)
fracture(s); without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal
traction
Open treatment of posterior or anterior acetabular
wall fracture, with internal fixation
Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving
anterior or posterior (one) column, or a fracture
running transversely across the acetabulum, with
internal fixation
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27228
27230
27232
27235
27236
27238
27240
27244
27245
27246
27248
27250
27252
27253
27254
27256
27257
27258
27259
DESCRIPTION
Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving
anterior and posterior (two) columns, includes
T-fracture and both column fracture with complete
articular detachment, or single column or transverse
fracture with associated acetabular wall fracture; with
internal fixation
Closed treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end,
neck; without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal
traction
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture,
proximal end, neck
Treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck,
internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
Closed treatment of intertrochanteric,
pertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture;
without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction
Treatment of intertrochanteric, pertrochanteric or
subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with plate/screw
type implant, with or without cerclage
with intramedullary implant, with or without
interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Closed treatment of greater trochanteric fracture,
without manipulation
Open treatment of greater trochanteric fracture, with
or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of hip dislocation, traumatic;
without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of hip dislocation, traumatic, without
internal fixation
Open treatment of hip dislocation, traumatic, with
acetabular wall and femoral head fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation
Treatment of spontaneous hip dislocation
(developmental, including congenital or pathological),
by abduction, splint or traction; without anesthesia,
without manipulation
with manipulation, requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of spontaneous hip dislocation
(developmental, including congenital or pathological),
replacement of femoral head in acetabulum (including
tenotomy, etc);
with femoral shaft shortening
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F/U DAYS
ANES
535.00
180
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
180
3.0+T
320.00
180
5.0+T
320.00
180
6.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
180.00
180
3.0+T
320.00
180
5.0+T
400.00
180
5.0+T
60.00
180
3.0+T
235.00
180
3.0+T
80.00
180
80.00
240.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
180
3.0+T
80.00
45
80.00
240.00
45
180
3.0+T
4.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
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27265
27266
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of post hip arthroplasty dislocation;
without anesthesia
requiring regional or general anesthesia
FEE
F/U DAYS
80.00
180
80.00
180
ANES
3.0+T
MANIPULATION
27275
Manipulation, hip joint, requiring general anesthesia
24.00
3.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
27280
Arthrodesis, sacroiliac joint (including obtaining graft)
(To report as bilateral procedure, use modifier -50)
BR
5.0+T
27282
Arthrodesis, symphysis pubis (including obtaining
graft)
Arthrodesis, hip joint (includes obtaining graft);
with subtrochanteric osteotomy
BR
5.0+T
27284
27286
400.00
420.00
365
365
5.0+T
5.0+T
AMPUTATION
27290
27295
27299
Interpelviabdominal amputation (hind quarter
amputation)
Disarticulation of hip
Unlisted procedure, pelvis or hip joint
BR
320.00
BR
11.0+T
180
8.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
120.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
120.00
200.00
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
30.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
FEMUR (THIGH REGION) AND KNEE JOINT
(Including tibial plateaus)
INCISION
(For incision/drainage of abscess/hematoma, superficial, see 10060-10160)
27301
27303
27305
Incision and drainage of deep abscess, bursa, or
hematoma, thigh or knee region
Incision, deep with opening of bone cortex, femur or
knee(eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
Fasciotomy, iliotibial (tenotomy), open
(For combined Ober-Yount fasciotomy, see 27025)
27306
27307
27310
27315
27320
Tenotomy, percutaneous, adductor or hamstring,
single tendon (separate procedure)
multiple tendons
Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage or
removal of foreign body (eg, infection)
Neurectomy, hamstring muscle
Neurectomy, popliteal (gastrocnemius)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
27323
27324
27327
27328
27329
27330
27331
27332
27333
27334
27335
27340
27345
27347
27350
27355
27356
27357
27358
Biopsy, soft tissues; superficial
deep (subfacial or intramuscular)
Excision, tumor; thigh or knee area subcutaneous
deep, subfascial, or intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of thigh or knee area
Arthrotomy, knee; with synovial biopsy only
including joint exploration, biopsy, or removal of
loose or foreign bodies
Arthrotomy, with excision of semilunar cartilage
(meniscectomy) knee; medial OR lateral
medial AND lateral
Arthrotomy, with synovectomy; knee, anterior OR
posterior
anterior AND posterior including popliteal area
Excision, prepatellar bursa
Excision of synovial cyst of popliteal space (eg,
Baker's cyst)
Excision of lesion of meniscus or capsule (eg, cyst,
ganglion), knee
Patellectomy or hemipatellectomy
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of
femur;
with allograft
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with internal fixation
(List in addition to code for primary procedure)
27360 Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone, femur, proximal tibia and/or
fibula (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
27365 Radical resection of tumor, bone, femur or knee
12.00
40.00
30.00
40.00
310.00
15
15
30
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
300.00
280.00
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
80.00
120.00
120
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
101.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
100.00
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
150
3.0+T
400.00
120
5.0+T
(For radical resection of tumor, soft tissue, use 27329)
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
27370 Injection procedure for knee arthrography
12.00
3.0+T
120.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 73580)
27372 Removal foreign body, deep, thigh region or knee area
(For removal of knee prosthesis including "total knee", see 27488)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REPAIR, REVISION, AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
27380 Suture of infrapatellar tendon; primary
27381
secondary reconstruction, including fascial or
tendon graft
27385 Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture;
primary
27386
secondary reconstruction, including fascial or
tendon graft
27390 Tenotomy, open, hamstring, knee to hip; single
tendon
27391
multiple tendons, one leg
27392
multiple tendons, bilateral
27393 Lengthening of hamstring tendon; single tendon
27394
multiple tendons, one leg
27395
multiple tendons, bilateral
27396 Transplant, hamstring tendon to patella; single tendon
27397
multiple tendons
27400 Transfer tendon or muscle, hamstrings to femur (eg,
Eggers type procedure)
27403 Arthrotomy with open meniscus repair, knee
120.00
160.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
45
3.0+T
160.00
240.00
120.00
160.00
240.00
200.00
240.00
200.00
45
45
90
90
90
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
220.00
120
3.0+T
220.00
340.00
380.00
260.00
120
180
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
240.00
90
3.0+T
240.00
225.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For arthroscopic repair, use 29882)
27405 Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee;
collateral
27407
cruciate
27409
collateral and cruciate ligaments
27415 Osteochondral allograft, knee, open
27418 Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type
procedure)
27420 Reconstruction of dislocating patella; (eg, Hauser type
procedure)
27422
with extensor realignment and/or muscle
advancement or release (eg, Campbell,
Goldwaite type procedure)
27424
with patellectomy
27425 Lateral retinacular release open
(For arthroscopic lateral release, use 29873)
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DESCRIPTION
27427 Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee;
extra-articular
27428
intra-articular (open)
27429
intra-articular (open) and extra-articular
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
260.00
180
3.0+T
400.00
BR
270
270
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For primary repair of ligament(s) performed in addition to reconstruction,
report 27405, 27407 or 27409 in addition to code 27427, 27428 or 27429)
27430
27435
27437
27438
27440
27441
27442
27443
27445
27446
27447
Quadricepsplasty (eg, Bennett or Thompson type)
Capsulotomy, posterior release, knee
Arthroplasty, patella; without prosthesis
with prosthesis
Arthroplasty, knee, tibial plateau;
with debridement and partial synovectomy
Arthroplasty, femoral condylesor tibial plateau(s),
knee;
with debridement and partial synovectomy
Arthroplasty, knee, hinge prosthesis (eg, Walldius
type)
Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR
lateral compartment
medial AND lateral compartments with or
without patella resurfacing (total knee
replacement)
180.00
200.00
BR
BR
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
120
270
270
270
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
350.00
270
270
3.0+T
5.0+T
350.00
270
5.0+T
350.00
270
5.0+T
280.00
180
3.0+T
280.00
400.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
150
3.0+T
220.00
400.00
400.00
600.00
90
180
365
365
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
180
4.0+T
380.00
180
3.0+T
(For revision of total knee arthroplasty, see 27487)
(For removal of total knee prosthesis, see 27488)
(To report 27448-27457 as bilateral procedures, use modifier -50)
27448 Osteotomy, femur, shaft or supracondylar; without
fixation
27450
with fixation
27454 Osteotomy, multiple, with realignment on
intramedullary rod, femoral shaft, (eg, Sofield type
procedure)
27455 Osteotomy, proximal tibia, including fibular excision or
osteotomy (includes correction of genu varus (bowleg)
or genu valgus (knock-knee)); before epiphyseal
closure
27457
after epiphyseal closure
27465 Osteoplasty, femur; shortening (excluding 64876)
27466
lengthening
27468
combined, lengthening and shortening with
femoral segment transfer
27470 Repair, nonunion or malunion, femur, distal to head
and neck; without graft (eg, compression technique)
27472
with iliac or other autogenous bone graft
(includes obtaining graft)
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DESCRIPTION
27475 Arrest, epiphyseal, any method (eg, epiphydiodesis);
distal femur
27477
tibia and fibula, proximal
27479
combined distal femur, proximal tibia and fibula
27485 Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia
or fibula (eg, for genu varus or valgus)
27486 Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without
allograft; one component
27487
femoral and entire tibial component
27488 Removal of prosthesis, including total knee prosthesis,
methylmethacrylate with or without insertion of spacer,
knee
27495 Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, femur
27496 Decompression fasciotomy, thigh and/or knee, one
compartment (flexor or extensor or adductor);
27497
with debridement of nonviable muscle and/or
nerve
27498 Decompression fasciotomy, thigh and/or knee,
multiple compartments;
27499
with debridement of nonviable muscle and/or
nerve
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
220.00
90
3.0+T
220.00
300.00
180.00
90
90
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
600.00
180
3.0+T
700.00
361.00
180
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
377.00
90
3.0+T
109.00
90
3.0+T
133.00
90
3.0+T
152.00
90
3.0+T
175.00
90
3.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
(For arthroscopic treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee,
see 29850, 29851)
(For arthroscopic treatment of tibial fracture, see 29855, 29856)
27500
27501
27502
27503
27506
27507
Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture, without
manipulation
Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar
femoral fracture with or without intercondylar
extension, without manipulation
Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with
manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction
Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar
femoral fracture with or without intercondylar
extension; with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction
Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or
without external fixation, with insertion of
intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or
locking screws
Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture with
plate/screws, with or without cerclage
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90
3.0+T
60.00
90
3.0+T
160.00
180
3.0+T
230.00
180
3.0+T
360.00
180
3.0+T
310.00
180
3.0+T
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27508
27509
27510
27511
27513
27514
27516
27517
27519
27520
27524
27530
27532
27535
27536
27538
27540
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of femoral fracture, distal end,
medial or lateral condyle, without manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture,
distal end, medial or lateral condyle, or
supracondylar or transcondylar, with or without
intercondylar extension, or distal femoral epiphyseal
separation
Closed treatment of femoral fracture, distal end,
medial or lateral condyle, with manipulation
Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or
transcondylar fracture without intercondylar
extension, with or without internal or external fixation
Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or
transcondylar fracture with intercondylar extension,
with or without internal or external fixation
Open treatment of femoral fracture, distal end,
medial or lateral condyle, with or without internal or
external fixation
Closed treatment of distal femoral epiphyseal
separation; without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction
Open treatment of distal femoral epiphyseal
separation, with or without internal or external
fixation
Closed treatment of patellar fracture, without
manipulation
Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal
fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and
soft tissue repair
Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal
(plateau); without manipulation
with or without manipulation, with skeletal
traction
Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau);
unicondylar, with or without internal or external
fixation
bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
Closed treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or
tuberosity fracture(s) of knee, with or without
manipulation
Open treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or
tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without
internal or external fixation
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
70.00
45
3.0+T
127.00
180
3.0+T
140.00
120
3.0+T
310.00
180
3.0+T
370.00
180
3.0+T
240.00
150
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
240.00
150
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
200.00
120
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
190.00
150
3.0+T
220.00
60.00
150
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
180
3.0+T
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27550
27552
27556
27557
27558
27560
27562
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of knee dislocation; without
anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of knee dislocation, with or without
internal or external fixation; without primary
ligamentous repair or augmentation/reconstruction
with primary ligamentous repair
with primary ligamentous repair, with
augmentation/reconstruction
Closed treatment of patellar dislocation; without
anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
90
80.00
240.00
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
360.00
370.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
12.00
3.0+T
(For recurrent dislocation, see 27420-27424)
27566
Open treatment of patellar dislocation, with or
without partial or total patellectomy
200.00
120
3.0+T
MANIPULATION
27570
Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia
(includes application of traction or other fixation
devices)
20.00
3.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
27580
Arthrodesis, knee, any technique
320.00
180
3.0+T
240.00
240.00
200.00
20.00
240.00
160.00
BR
120
120
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
AMPUTATION
27590
27591
27592
27594
27596
27598
27599
Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;
immediate fitting technique including first cast
open, circular (guillotine)
secondary closure or scar revision
reamputation
Disarticulation at knee
Unlisted procedure, femur or knee
120
120
LEG (TIBIA AND FIBULA) AND ANKLE JOINT
INCISION
(For incision/drainage procedures, superficial, see 10060-10160)
(For decompression fasciotomy with debridement, see 27892-27894)
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27600
27601
27602
27603
27604
27605
27606
27607
27610
27612
DESCRIPTION
Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or
lateral compartments only
posterior compartment(s) only
anterior and/or lateral, and posterior
compartment(s)
Incision and drainage; deep abscess or hematoma
infected bursa
Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate
procedure); local anesthesia
general anesthesia
Incision, (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess) leg or
ankle
Arthrotomy, ankle, including exploration, drainage or
removal of foreign body
Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or
without Achilles tendon lengthening
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
120.00
60
3.0+T
120.00
160.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
16.00
12.00
20.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
180.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
180.00
90
3.0+T
20.00
40.00
200.00
15
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
36.00
200.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
60.00
120
120
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
200.00
120
120
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
400.00
400.00
100.00
150
120
120
90
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
27613
27614
27615
27618
27619
27620
27625
27626
27630
27635
27637
27638
27640
27641
27645
27646
27647
Biopsy, soft tissues; superficial
deep (subfacial or intramuscular)
Radical resection of tumor (eg, malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of leg or ankle area
Excision, tumor, leg or ankle area; subcutaneous
tissue
deep, (subfascial or intramuscular)
Arthrotomy, ankle, with joint exploration, with or
without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or
foreign body
Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, ankle;
including tenosynovectomy
Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or capsule (eg,
cyst or ganglion), leg and/or ankle
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor,
tibia or fibula;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
with allograft
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or
exostosis); tibia
fibula
Radical resection of tumor, bone; tibia
fibula
talus or calcaneus
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
27648
Injection procedure for ankle arthrography
12.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 73615)
(For ankle arthroscopy, see 29894-29898)
REPAIR, REVISION, AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
27650
27652
27654
27656
27658
27659
27664
27665
27675
27676
27680
27681
27685
27686
27687
Repair, primary, open or percutaneous ruptured
Achilles tendon;
with graft (includes obtaining graft)
Repair, secondary, ruptured Achilles tendon, with or
without graft
Repair, fascial defect of leg
Repair or suture of flexor tendon, leg; primary,
without graft, each tendon
secondary with or without graft, each tendon
Repair, extensor tendon, leg; primary, without graft,
each tendon
secondary with or without graft, each tendon
Repair dislocating peroneal tendons; without fibular
osteotomy
with fibular osteotomy
Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or
ankle; single, each tendon
multiple tendons (through same incision(s))
Lengthening or shortening of tendon; leg or ankle;
single tendon (separate procedure)
multiple tendons (through same incision), each
Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
180.00
120
3.0+T
210.00
220.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
120.00
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
48.00
120
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
100.00
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
170.00
100.00
120
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
120.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(Toe extensors are considered as a group to be a single tendon when
transplanted into midfoot)
27690
27691
27692
27695
27696
Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle
redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial
extensors into midfoot)
deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial
through interosseous space, flexor digitorum
longus, flexor hallicus longus, or peroneal
tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
each additional tendon
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
160.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
Repair, primary, disrupted ligment, ankle; collateral
both collateral ligaments
180.00
240.00
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40.00
3.0+T
180
180
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CODE
27698
27700
27702
27703
27704
27705
27707
27709
27712
DESCRIPTION
Repair, secondary disrupted ligament,ankle,
collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Arthroplasty, ankle;
with implant (total ankle)
revision, total ankle
Removal of ankle implant
Osteotomy; tibia
fibula
tibia and fibula
multiple, with realignment on intramedullary rod
(eg, Sofield type procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
240.00
300.00
400.00
BR
160.00
220.00
120.00
280.00
300.00
ANES
180
3.0+T
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180
150
120
150
150
(For osteotomy to correct genu varus (bowleg) or genu valgus (knock-knee),
see 27455-27457)
27715
27720
27722
27724
27725
27727
27730
27732
27734
27740
27742
Osteoplasty, tibia and fibula, lengthening or
shortening
Repair of nonunion or malunion, tibia; without graft,
(eg, compression technique)
with sliding graft
with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining
graft)
by synostosis, with fibula, any method
Repair of congenital pseudarthrosis, tibia
Arrest, epiphyseal (epiphysiodesis), open; distal tibia
distal fibula
distal tibia and fibula
Arrest epiphyseal, (epiphysiodesis), any method;
combined, proximal and distal tibia and fibula;
and distal femur
400.00
365
3.0+T
270.00
120
3.0+T
300.00
400.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
BR
220.00
220.00
330.00
300.00
120
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
120
3.0+T
(For epiphyseal arrest of proximal tibia and fibula, see 27477)
27745
Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or
wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, tibia
230.00
3.0+T
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
27750
27752
27756
27758
Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or
without fibular fracture); without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skeletal
traction
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of tibial shaft fracture
(with or without fibular fracture) (eg, pins or screws)
Open treatment of tibial shaft fracture, (with or
without fibular fracture) with plate/screws, with or
without cerclage
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60.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
180
3.0+T
200.00
180
3.0+T
300.00
180
3.0+T
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CODE
27759
27760
27762
27766
27780
27781
27784
27786
27788
27792
27808
27810
27814
27816
27818
27822
27823
27824
27825
27826
27827
27828
27829
DESCRIPTION
Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without
fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or
without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Closed treatment of medial malleolus fracture;
without manipulation
with manipulation, with or without skin or
skeletal traction
Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture,
with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral
malleolus); without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral
malleolus), with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture,
(including Potts); without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture;
without manipulation
with manipulation
Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation, medial and/or
lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
with fixation of posterior lip
Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing
articular portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibal
plafond), with or without anesthesia; without
manipulation
with skeletal traction and/or requiring
manipulation
Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular
surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial
plafond), with internal or external fixation; of fibula
only
of tibia only
of both tibia and fibula
Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis
disruption, with or without internal or external fixation
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
300.00
180
30.00
45
60.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
30.00
120.00
45
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
160.00
75
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
50.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
200.00
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
240.00
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
40.00
150
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
75.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
240.00
140.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
27830
27831
27832
27840
27842
27846
27848
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of proximal tibiofibular joint
dislocation; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Open treatment of proximal tibiofibular joint
dislocation, with or without internal or external
fixation, or with excision of proximal fibula
Closed treatment of ankle dislocation; without
anesthesia
requiring anesthesia, with or without
percutaneous skeletal fixation
Open treatment of ankle dislocation, with or without
percutaneous skeletal fixation; without repair or
internal fixation
with repair or internal or external fixation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
40.00
90
40.00
180.00
90
90
40.00
90
40.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
180.00
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
MANIPULATION
27860
Manipulation of ankle under general anesthesia
(includes application of traction or other fixation
apparatus)
16.00
3.0+T
ARTHRODESIS
27870
Arthrodesis, ankle, open
280.00
180
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
20.00
200.00
200.00
120
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
(For arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis, use 29899)
27871
Arthrodesis, tibiofibular joint, proximal or distal
AMPUTATION
27880
27881
27882
27884
27886
27888
27889
Amputation leg, through tibia and fibula;
with immediate fitting technique including
application of first cast
open, circular (guillotine)
secondary closure or scar revision
reamputation
Amputation, ankle, through malleoli of tibia and fibula
(Syme, Pirogoff type procedures), with plastic
closure and resection of nerves
Ankle disarticulation
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
OTHER PROCEDURES
27892
Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or
lateral compartments only, with debridement of
nonviable muscle and/or nerve
135.00
90
3.0+T
(For decompression fasciotomy of the leg without debridement, see 27600)
27893
posterior compartment(s) only, with
debridement of nonviable muscle and/or nerve
135.00
90
3.0+T
(For decompression fasciotomy of the leg without debridement, see 27601)
27894
anterior and/or lateral, and posterior
compartment(s), with debridement of nonviable
muscle and/or nerve
165.00
90
3.0+T
(For decompression fasciotomy of the leg without debridement, see 27602)
27899
Unlisted procedure, leg or ankle
BR
3.0+T
FOOT AND TOES
INCISION
(For incision and drainage procedures, superficial, see 10060-10160)
28001
28002
28003
28005
28008
28010
28011
Incision and drainage bursa, foot
Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without
tendon sheath involvement, foot; single bursal space
multiple areas
Incision, bone cortex (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone
abscess), foot
Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe
(see also 28060, 28062, 28250)
Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon
multiple tendons
12.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
120.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
60
20.00
30.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For open tenotomy, see 28230-28234)
28020
28022
28024
28030
28035
Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage or removal of
loose or foreign body; intertarsal or tarsometatarsal
joint
metatarsophalangeal joint
interphalangeal joint
Neurectomy, intrinsic musculature of foot
Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve
decompression)
120.00
90
3.0+T
40.00
60.00
80.00
120.00
60
60
90
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For other nerve entrapments, see 64704, 64722)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
28043
28045
28046
28050
28052
28054
28060
28062
Excision, tumor, foot; subcutaneous tissue
deep, subfascial, intramuscular
Radical resection of tumor (malignant neoplasm),
soft tissue of foot
Arthrotomy with biopsy; intertarsal or tarsometatarsal
joint
metatarsophalangeal joint
interphalangeal joint
Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate
procedure)
radical (separate procedure)
20.00
40.00
60.00
15
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
40.00
120.00
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
60.00
60.00
120
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
105.00
85.00
60.00
120
120
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
100.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
100.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
100.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For plantar fasciotomy, see 28008, 28250)
28070
28072
28080
28086
28088
28090
28092
28100
28102
28103
28104
28106
28107
28108
Synovectomy; intertarsal or tarsometatarsal joint,
each
metatarsophalangeal joint, each
Excision of interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single,
each
Synovectomy, tendon sheath, foot; flexor
extensor
Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule
(including synovectomy) (cyst or ganglion); foot
toe(s), each
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor,
talus or calcaneus;
with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining
graft)
with allograft
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor,
tarsal or metatarsal, except talus or calcaneus;
with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining
graft)
with allograft
Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor,
phalanges of foot
(For ostectomy, partial (eg, hallux valgus, Silver type procedure), see 28290)
28110
Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head
(bunionette)(separate procedure)
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80.00
60
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
28111
28112
28113
28114
Ostectomy, complete excision; first metatarsal head
other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)
fifth metatarsal head
all metatarsal heads, with partial proximal
phyalangectomy, excluding first metatarsal
(Clayton type procedure)
120.00
70.00
20.00
200.00
60
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
28116
28118
28119
28120
Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
Ostectomy, calcaneus;
for spur, with or without plantar fascial release
Partial excision (craterization, saucerization,
sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg,
osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
tarsal or metatarsal bone except talus or
calcaneous
120.00
200.00
200.00
100.00
90
150
150
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
60.00
50.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
100.00
60.00
45.00
60.00
120
60
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
90
3.0+T
160.00
120.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
28122
(For partial excision of talus or calcaneus, use 28120)
(For cheilectomy for hallux rigidus, use 28289)
28124
28126
28130
28140
28150
28153
28160
28171
28173
28175
phalanx of toe
Resection, partial or complete, phalangeal base,
each toe
Talectomy (astragalectomy)
Metatarsectomy
Phalangectomy, toe, each toe
Resection, condyle(s), distal end of phalanx, each toe
Hemiphalangectomy or interphalangeal joint
excision, toe, proximal end of phalanx, each
Radical resection of tumor, bone; tarsal (except talus
or calcaneus)
metatarsal
phalanx of toe
(For talus or calcaneus, see 27647)
INTRODUCTION OR REMOVAL
28190
28192
28193
Remove foreign body, foot; subcutaneous
deep
complicated
8.00
16.00
16.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR, REVISION, AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION
28200
28202
Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary,
without free graft, each tendon
secondary with free graft, each tendon
(includes obtaining graft)
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120.00
120
3.0+T
160.00
120
3.0+T
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28208
28210
28220
28222
28225
28226
28230
28232
28234
28238
DESCRIPTION
Repair, tendon, extensor, foot; primary or secondary,
each tendon
secondary with free graft, each tendon
(includes obtaining graft)
Tenolysis, flexor, foot; single tendon
multiple tendons
Tenolysis, extensor, foot; single tendon
multiple tendons
Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; foot, single or
multiple tendon(s) (separate procedure)
toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
Tenotomy, open, extensor, foot or toe, each tendon
Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial
tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular
bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
48.00
60
3.0+T
75.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
120.00
100.00
120.00
30.00
60
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
160.00
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For subcutaneous tenotomy, see 28010, 28011)
(For transfer or transplant of tendon with muscle redirection or rerouting,
see 27690-27692)
(For extensor hallucis longus transfer with great toe IP fusion (Jones
procedure), see 28760)
28240
28250
28260
28261
28262
28264
28270
28272
28280
28285
28286
28288
Tenotomy lengthening, or release, abductor hallucis
muscle
Division of plantar fascia and muscle (eg, Steindler
stripping) (separate procedure)
Capsulotomy, midfoot; medial release only (separate
procedure)
with tendon lengthening
extensive, including posterior talotibial
capsulotomy and tendon(s) lengthening (eg,
resistant clubfoot deformity)
Capsulotomy, midtarsal (eg, Heyman type
procedure)
Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or
without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
interphalangeal joint, each joint (separate
procedure)
Syndactylism, (eg, webbing or Kelikian type
procedure)
Correction, hammertoe;(eg, interphalangeal fusion,
partial or total phalangectomy)
Correcting cock-up fifth toe, with plastic skin closure
(Ruiz-Mora type procedure)
Ostectomy, partial, exostectomy or condylectomy,
metatarsal head, each metatarsal head
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20.00
3.0+T
40.00
60
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
60.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
60
3.0+T
156.00
60
3.0+T
80.00
120
3.0+T
80.00
120
3.0+T
70.00
90
3.0+T
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CODE
28289
28290
28292
28293
28294
28296
28297
28298
28299
28300
28302
28304
28305
28306
28307
28308
28309
28310
28312
28313
28315
28320
28322
28340
28341
28344
28345
28360
DESCRIPTION
Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy,
debridement and capsular release of the first
metatarsophalangeal joint
Correction hallux valgus (bunion), with or without
sesamoidectomy; simple exostectomy (Silver type
procedure)
Keller, McBride or Mayo type procedure
resection of joint with implant
with tendon transplants (Joplin type procedure)
with metatarsal osteotomy (eg, Mitchell,
Chevron, or concentric type procedures)
Lapidus type procedure
by phalanx osteotomy
by double osteotomy
Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type
procedure), with or without internal fixation
talus
Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or
talus;
with autograft (includes obtaining graft) (eg,
Fowler type)
Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening
or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
first metatarsal with autograft (other than first
toe)
other than first metatarsal, each
Osteotomy, metatarsals, multiple, for cavus foot (eg,
Swanson type cavus foot procedure)
Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational
correction; proximal phalanx, first toe (separate
procedure)
other phalanges, any toe
Reconstruction, angular deformity of toe, soft tissue
procedures only (overlapping second toe, fifth toe,
curly toes)
Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)
Repair of nonunion or malunion; tarsal bones
metatarsal, with or without bone graft (includes
obtaining graft)
Reconstruction, toe, macrodactyly; soft tissue
resection
requiring bone resection
Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly
syndactyly, with or without skin graft(s), each
web
Reconstruction, cleft foot
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
188.00
90
3.0+T
80.00
60
3.0+T
120.00
80.00
140.00
140.00
120
60
150
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
120.00
140.00
200.00
150
120
120
150
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
BR
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
120
3.0+T
120.00
100.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
200.00
140.00
60
270
270
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
150.00
120
3.0+T
190.00
100.00
125.00
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
120
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
FRACTURE AND/OR DISLOCATION
28400
28405
28406
28415
28420
28430
28435
28436
28445
28450
28455
28456
28465
28470
28475
28476
28485
28490
28495
28496
28505
Closed treatment of calcaneal fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of calcaneal fracture,
with manipulation
Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, with or without
internal or external fixation;
with primary iliac or other autogenous bone
graft (includes obtaining graft)
Closed treatment of talus fracture; without
manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of talus fracture, with
manipulation
Open treatment of talus fracture, with or without
internal or external fixation
Treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and
calcaneus); without manipulation, each
with manipulation, each
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of tarsal bone fracture
(except talus and calcaneus), with manipulation, each
Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus
and calcaneus), with or without internal or external
fixation, each
Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without
manipulation, each
with manipulation, each
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metatarsal fracture,
with manipulation, each
Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, with or
without internal or external fixation, each
Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or
phalanges; without manipulation
with manipulation
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of fracture great toe,
phalanx or phalanges, with manipulation
Open treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or
phalanges, with or without internal or external
fixation
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40.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
120
270
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
270
3.0+T
350.00
270
3.0+T
40.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
125.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
120
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
40.00
85.00
90
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
40.00
60.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
90
3.0+T
12.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
40.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
60
3.0+T
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CODE
28510
28515
28525
28530
28531
28540
28545
28546
28555
28570
28575
28576
28585
28600
28605
28606
28615
28630
28635
28636
28645
28660
28665
28666
28675
DESCRIPTION
Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges,
other than great toe; without manipulation, each
with manipulation, each
Open treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges,
other than great toe, with or without internal or
external fixation, each
Closed treatment of sesamoid fracture
Open treatment of sesamoid fracture, with or without
internal fixation
Closed treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, other
than talotarsal; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of tarsal bone
dislocation, other than talotarsal, with manipulation
Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of talotarsal joint dislocation;
without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of talotarsal joint
dislocation, with manipulation
Open treatment of talotarsal joint dislocation, with or
without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation;
without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of tarsometatarsal
joint dislocation, with manipulation
Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation,
with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of metatarsophalangeal joint
dislocation; without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metatarso
phalangeal joint dislocation, with manipulation
Open treatment of metatarsophalangeal joint
dislocation, with or without internal or external fixation
Closed treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation;
without anesthesia
requiring anesthesia
Percutaneous skeletal fixation of interphalangeal
joint dislocation, with manipulation
Open treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation,
with or without internal or external fixation
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
12.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
50.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
BR
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
90
40.00
70.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
40.00
90
40.00
70.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
180
3.0+T
40.00
90
40.00
70.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
120
3.0+T
28.00
45
28.00
70.00
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
8.00
70.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
8.00
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CODE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ARTHRODESIS
28705
28715
28725
28730
28735
28737
28740
28750
28755
28760
Arthrodesis, pantalar
triple
subtalar
Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or
transverse;
with osteotomy (eg, flatfoot correction)
Arthrodesis, with tendon lengthening and
advancement, midtarsal, tarsal, navicular-cuneiform
(eg, Miller type procedure)
Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
interphalangeal joint
Arthrodesis, with extensor hallucis longus transfer to
first metatarsal neck, great toe, interphalangeal joint,
(eg, Jones type procedure)
315.00
240.00
200.00
160.00
180
180
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
120.00
120
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
125.00
160.00
60.00
100.00
90
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
100.00
40.00
40.00
90
90
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For hammertoe operation or interphalangeal fusion, see 28285)
AMPUTATION
28800
28805
28810
28820
28825
Amputation, foot; midtarsal (eg, Chopart type
procedure)
transmetatarsal
Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
interphalangeal joint
(For amputation of tuft of distal phalanx, use 11752)
28899
Unlisted procedure, foot or toes
BR
3.0+T
APPLICATION OF CASTS AND STRAPPING
(Separate Procedure Only)
The listed procedures apply to the application of a cast or strapping. Listed procedures
include removal of cast or strapping. Use code 99070 for cost of materials.
BODY AND UPPER EXTREMITY
CASTS
29000
Application of halo type body cast
80.00
2
3.0+T
50.00
60.00
2
2
3.0+T
3.0+T
(See 20661-20663 for insertion)
29010
29015
Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only
including head
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29020
29025
29035
29040
29044
29046
29049
29055
29058
29065
29075
29085
29086
DESCRIPTION
Application of turnbuckle jacket, body; only
including head
Application of body cast, shoulder to hips;
including head, Minerva type
including one thigh
including both thighs
Application, cast; figure of eight
shoulder spica
plaster Velpeau
shoulder to hand (long arm)
elbow to finger (short arm)
hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
finger (eg, contracture)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
50.00
60.00
32.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
10.00
24.00
12.50
12.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
8.00
2
2
3.0+T
3.0+T
15.00
2
3.0+T
28.00
32.00
16.00
16.00
65.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
18.75
5.00
40.00
8.00
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
2
2
2
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
SPLINTS
29105
29125
29126
Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand);
static
dynamic
LOWER EXTREMITY
CASTS
(For hip spica (body) cast, including thighs only, see 29046)
29305
29325
29345
29355
29358
29365
29405
29425
29435
29440
29445
29450
Application of hip spica cast; one leg
one and one-half spica or both legs
Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
walker or ambulatory type
Application of long leg cast brace
Application of cylinder cast (thigh to ankle)
Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
walking or ambulatory type
Application of patellar tendon bearing (PTB) cast
Adding walker to previously applied cast
Application of rigid total contact leg cast
Application of clubfoot cast with molding or
manipulation, long or short leg
3.0+T
3.0+T
SPLINTS AND STRAPPING
29505
29515
29580
29590
Application of long leg splint (thigh to ankle or toes)
Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Strapping; Unna boot
Denis-Browne splint strapping
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REMOVAL OR REPAIR
Codes for cast removals should be employed only for casts applied by another physician.
29700
29705
29710
29715
29720
29730
29740
29750
29799
Removal of bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast
full arm or full leg cast
shoulder or hip spica, Minerva, or Risser jacket,
etc
turnbuckle jacket
Repair of spica, body cast or jacket
Windowing of cast
Wedging of cast (except clubfoot casts)
Wedging of clubfoot cast
Unlisted procedure, casting or strapping
8.00
8.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
12.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
2
2
2
2
ENDOSCOPY/ARTHROSCOPY
Surgical endoscopy/arthroscopy always includes a diagnostic endoscopy/arthroscopy.
29800
29804
Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, diagnostic,
with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, surgical
50.00
60
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
107.00
90
3.0+T
297.00
90
3.0+T
290.00
225.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
305.00
305.00
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
225.00
225.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For open procedure, use 21010)
29805
Arthroscopy, shoulder, diagnostic, with or without
synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
(For open procedure, see 23065-23066, 23100-23101)
29806
Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
(For open procedure, see 23450-23466)
(To report thermal capsulorrhaphy, use 29999)
29807
29819
repair of slap lesion
Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with removal of
loose body or foreign body
(For open procedure, see 23040-23044, 23107)
29820
29821
synovectomy, partial
synovectomy, complete
(For 29820 and 29821, for open procedure, see 23105)
29822
29823
debridement, limited
debridement, extensive
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29824
29825
29826
DESCRIPTION
Arthroscopy, distal claviculectomy including distal
articular surface (Mumford procedure)
(For open procedure, use 23120)
with lysis and resection of adhesions with or
without manipulation
decompression of subacromial space with
partial acromioplasty with or without
coracoacromial release
(For open procedure, use 23130 or 23415)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
182.00
90
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
29827
with rotator cuff
260.00
90
(When arthroscopic subacromial decompression is performed at the same
setting, use 29826)
(When arthroscopic distal clavicle resection is performed at the same
setting, use 29824)
3.0+T
29830
Arthroscopy, elbow, diagnostic, with or without
synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; with removal of loose
body or foreign body
synovectomy, partial
synovectomy, complete
debridement, limited
debridement, extensive
Arthroscopy, wrist, diagnostic, with or without
synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; for infection, lavage and
drainage
synovectomy, partial
synovectomy, complete
excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage
and/or joint debridement
Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; internal fixation for
fracture or instability
Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of
transverse carpal ligament
(For open procedure, see 64721)
29834
29835
29836
29837
29838
29840
29843
29844
29845
29846
29847
29848
29850
29851
Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar
spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee,
with or without manipulation; without internal or
external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
with internal or external fixation (includes
arthroscopy)
(For bone graft, use 20900, 20902)
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50.00
60
3.0+T
225.00
60
3.0+T
305.00
305.00
225.00
225.00
50.00
120
120
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
305.00
305.00
225.00
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
345.00
180
3.0+T
120.00
45
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
275.00
90
3.0+T
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29855
29856
29860
29861
29862
29863
29866
29867
29868
29870
29871
29873
DESCRIPTION
Arthroscopically aided treatment of tibial fracture,
proximal(plateau); unicondylar, with or without
internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
bicondylar, with or without internal or external
fixation (includes arthroscopy)
Arthroscopy, hip, diagnostic with or without synovial
biopsy (separate procedure)
Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with removal of loose
body or foreign body
with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage
(chondroplasty), abrasion arthroplasty, and/or
resection of labrum
with synovectomy
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; osteochondral
autograft(s) (eg, mosaicplasty) (includes harvesting
of the autograft)
osteochondral allograft (eg, mosaicplasty)
meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy
for meniscal insertion), medial or lateral
Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without
synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for infection, lavage and
drainage
with lateral release
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
250.00
90
3.0+T
295.00
90
3.0+T
174.00
90
3.0+T
211.00
90
3.0+T
224.00
90
3.0+T
225.00
297.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
355.00
481.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
50.00
60
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
305.00
120
3.0+T
305.00
120
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
425.00
270
3.0+T
335.00
90
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
(For open lateral release, use 27425)
29874
29875
29876
29877
29879
29880
29881
for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg,
osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation,
chondral fragmentation)
synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf
resection)(separate procedure)
synovectomy, major, two or more
compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
debridement/shaving of articular cartilage
(chondroplasty)
abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty
where necessary) or multiple drilling or
microfracture
with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral,
including any meniscal shaving)
with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral,
including any meniscal shaving)
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29882
29883
29884
29885
29886
29887
29888
29889
DESCRIPTION
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical;with meniscus repair
(medial OR lateral)
with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions
with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
drilling for osteochondritis dissecans with bone
grafting, with or without internal fixation
(including debridement of base of lesion)
drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans
lesion
drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans
lesion with internal fixation
Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament
repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Arthroscopically aided posterior cruciate ligament
repair/ augmentation or reconstruction
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
225.00
90
3.0+T
335.00
225.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
225.00
90
3.0+T
345.00
180
3.0+T
285.00
180
3.0+T
285.00
180
3.0+T
(Procedures 29888 and 29889 should not be used with reconstruction
procedures 27427-27429)
(For open ankle arthrodesis, use 27880)
29891
29892
29893
29894
29895
29897
29898
29899
29900
29901
29902
29999
Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical; excision of
osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including
drilling of the defect
Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis
dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial
plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation
(includes arthroscopy)
Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
Arthroscopy ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints),
surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
synovectomy, partial
debridement, limited
debridement, extensive
with ankle arthrodesis
Arthroscopy, metacarpophalangeal joint, diagnostic,
includes synovial biopsy
(Do not report 29900 with 29901, 29902)
Arthroscopy, metacarpophalangeal joint, surgical;
with debridement
with reduction of displaced ulnar collateral
ligament (eg, Stenar Lesion)
Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy
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199.00
90
3.0+T
205.00
90
3.0+T
117.00
225.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
225.00
225.00
225.00
225.00
129.00
120
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
142.00
90
3.0+T
161.00
90
3.0+T
BR
90
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
NOSE
INCISION
(For lateral rhinotomy, see specific application, eg, 30118, 30320)
30000
30020
Drainage abscess or hematoma, nasal, internal
approach
(For external approach, see 10060, 10140)
Drainage abscess or hematoma, nasal septum
8.00
3.0+T
10.00
3.0+T
EXCISION
30100
Biopsy, intranasal
(For biopsy skin of nose, see 11100, 11101)
12.00
7
3.0+T
30110
Excision, nasal polyp(s), simple
(Procedure 30110 would normally be completed in
an office setting)
28.00
15
3.0+T
30115
Excision, nasal polyp(s), extensive
(Procedure 30115 would normally require the
facilities available in a hospital setting.)
80.00
30
3.0+T
30117
Excision or destruction, (eg, laser), intranasal lesion;
80.00
internal approach
external approach (lateral rhinotomy)
120.00
Excision or surgical planing of skin of nose for
140.00
rhinophyma
Excision dermoid cyst, nose; simple, skin,
20.00
subcutaneous
complex, under bone or cartilage
150.00
Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any
60.00
method
Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or
60.00
complete, any method
(For submucous resection of superior or middle turbine,
use 30999)
(For submucous resection of nasal septum, see 30520)
30
3.0+T
30
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
90
3.0+T
30118
30120
30124
30125
30130
30140
30150
30160
Rhinectomy; partial
60.00
90
total
80.00
90
(For closure and/or reconstruction, primary or delayed, see Integumentary
System, 13150-13160, 14060-14300, 15120, 15121, 15260, 15261, 15760,
20900-20912)
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CODE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
30200
30210
30220
Injection into turbinate(s), therapeutic
Displacement therapy (Proetz type)
Insertion, nasal septal prosthesis (button)
8.00
2.50
25.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY
30300
30310
30320
Removal foreign body, intranasal; office type
procedure
requiring general anesthesia
by lateral rhinotomy
8.00
8.00
120.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR
(For obtaining tissues for graft, see 20900-20926, 21210)
30400
Rhinoplasty, primary; lateral and alar cartilages
and/or elevation of nasal tip
(For columellar reconstruction, see 13150 et seq)
160.00
180
3.0+T
30410
complete, external parts including bony
pyramid, lateral and alar cartilages, and/or
elevation of nasal tip
including major septal repair
Rhinoplasty, secondary; minor revision (small
amount of nasal tip work)
intermediate revision (bony work with
osteotomies)
major revision (nasal tip work and osteotomies)
Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to
congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar
lengthening; tip only
tip, septum, osteotomies
Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader
grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
(30465 is used to report a bilateral procedure)
(30465 excludes obtaining graft.)
(For graft procedure, see 20900-20926, 21210)
320.00
180
3.0+T
360.00
60.00
180
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
180
3.0+T
360.00
320.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
360.00
232.00
180
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
30420
30430
30435
30450
30460
30462
30465
30520
Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without
cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with
graft
(For submucous resection of turbinates, see 30140)
160.00
90
3.0+T
30540
30545
Repair choanal atresia; intranasal
40.00
Transpalatine
240.00
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 30540, 30545)
60
365
3.0+T
3.0+T
30560
Lysis intranasal synechia
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DESCRIPTION
30580
Repair fistula; oromaxillary
(Combine with 31030 if antrotomy is included)
30600
30620
oronasal
Septal or other intranasal dermatoplasty (does not
include obtaining graft)
Repair nasal septal perforations
30630
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
160.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
150.00
60
3.0+T
DESTRUCTION
30801
30802
Cautery and/or ablation, mucosa of inferior
turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any
method,(separate procedure); superficial
intramural
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
40.00
3.0+T
8.00
120.00
120.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
30901
30903
30905
30906
30915
30920
Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited
cautery and/or packing) any method
Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex
(extensive cautery and/or packing) any method
Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior
nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; initial
subsequent
Ligation arteries; ethmoidal
internal maxillary artery, transantral
30
30
(For ligation external carotid artery, see 37600)
30930
30999
Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Unlisted procedure, nose
3.0+T
60.00
BR
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
ACCESSORY SINUSES
INCISION
31000
31002
31020
31030
31032
31040
Lavage by cannulation; maxillary sinus
(antrum puncture or natural ostium)
sphenoid sinus
Sinusotomy, maxillary (antrotomy); intranasal
radical (Caldwell-Luc) without removal of
antrochoanal polyps
radical (Caldwell-Luc) with removal
antrochoanal polyps
Pterygomaxillary fossa surgery, any approach
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
60.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
90
3.0+T
BR
90
3.0+T
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For transantral ligation of internal maxillary artery, see 30920)
31050
31051
Sinusotomy, sphenoid, with or without biopsy;
with mucosal stripping or removal of polyp(s)
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140.00
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31070
31075
31080
31081
31084
31085
31086
31087
31090
DESCRIPTION
Sinusotomy frontal; external, simple (trephine
operation)
transorbital, unilateral (for mucocele or
osteoma, Lynch type)
obliterative without osteoplastic flap, brow
incision (includes ablation)
obliterative, without osteoplastic flap, coronal
incision (includes ablation)
obliterative, with osteoplastic flap, brow incision
obliterative, with osteoplastic flap, coronal
incision
nonobliterative, with osteoplastic flap, brow
incision
nonobliterative, witH osteoplastic flap,
coronal incision
Sinusotomy, unilateral, three or more paranasal
sinuses, (frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
30
3.0+T
160.00
180
3.0+T
320.00
180
3.0+T
240.00
180
3.0+T
240.00
240.00
180
180
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
180
3.0+T
240.00
180
3.0+T
320.00
180
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
120.00
400.00
460.00
90
90
90
365
365
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
31200
31201
31205
31225
31230
Ethmoidectomy; intranasal, anterior
intranasal, total
extranasal, total
Maxillectomy; without orbital exenteration
with orbital exenteration (en bloc)
(For orbital exenteration only, see 65110 et seq)
(For skin grafts, see 15120 et seq)
ENDOSCOPY
A surgical sinus endoscopy always includes a sinusotomy (when appropriate) and diagnostic
endoscopy. Codes 31231-31294 are used to report unilateral procedures unless otherwise
specified. The codes 31231-31235 for diagnostic evaluation refer to employing a nasal/sinus
endoscope to inspect the interior of the nasal cavity and the middle and superior meatus, the
turbinates, and the spheno-ethmoid recess. Any time a diagnostic evaluation is performed all
these areas would be inspected and a separate code is not reported for each area.
31231
31233
31235
Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral
(separate procedure)
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic; with maxillary
sinusoscopy (via inferior meatus or canine fossa
puncture)
with sphenoid sinusoscopy (via puncture of
sphenoidal face or cannulation of ostium)
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7
3.0+T
41.00
7
3.0+T
72.00
7
3.0+T
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31237
31238
31239
31240
31254
31255
31256
31267
31276
31287
31288
31290
31291
31292
31293
31294
DESCRIPTION
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy,
polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
with control of nasal hemorrhage
with dacryocystorhinostomy
with concha bullosa resection
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with
ethmoidectomy, partial (anterior)
with ethmoidectomy, total (anterior and posterior)
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary
antrostomy;
with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with frontal sinus
exploration, with or without removal of tissue from
frontal sinus
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with
sphenoidotomy;
with removal of tissue from sphenoid sinus
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with repair of
cerebrospinal fluid leak; ethmoid region
sphenoid region
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with medial or
inferior orbital wall decompression
with medial orbital wall and inferior orbital wall
decompression
with optic nerve decompression
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
49.00
15
3.0+T
86.00
233.00
69.00
121.00
15
10
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
183.00
80.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
124.00
160.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
103.00
15
3.0+T
120.00
338.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
356.00
275.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
301.00
15
3.0+T
344.00
15
3.0+T
(For hypophysectomy, transantral or transeptal approach, see 61548;
for transcranial hypophysectomy, see 61546)
31299
Unlisted procedure, accessory sinuses
BR
3.0+T
LARYNX
EXCISION
31300
31320
31360
31365
31367
31368
Laryngotomy (thyrotomy, laryngofissure); with
removal of tumor or laryngocele, cordectomy
diagnostic
Laryngectomy; total, without radical neck dissection
total, with radical neck dissection
subtotal supraglottic, without radical neck
dissection
subtotal supraglottic, with radical neck
dissection
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365
6.0+T
140.00
400.00
560.00
400.00
60
365
365
365
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
560.00
365
6.0+T
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31370
31375
31380
31382
31390
31395
31400
31420
DESCRIPTION
Partial laryngectomy (hemilaryngectomy); horizontal
laterovertical
anterovertical
antero-latero-vertical
Pharyngolaryngectomy, with radical neck dissection;
without reconstruction
with reconstruction
Arytenoidectomy or arytenoidopexy, external
approach
(For endoscopic arytenoidectomy, see 31560)
Epiglottidectomy
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
240.00
240.00
240.00
560.00
365
365
365
365
365
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
725.00
280.00
365
180
6.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
365
6.0+T
INTRODUCTION
31500
Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
20.00
4.0+T
(For injection procedure for bronchography, see 31656, 31708, 31710)
ENDOSCOPY
31505
31510
31511
31512
31513
31515
31520
31525
31526
31527
31528
31529
31530
31531
31535
31536
31540
31541
Laryngoscopy, indirect; diagnostic (separate
procedure)
with biopsy
with removal of foreign body
with removal of lesion
with vocal cord injection
Laryngoscopy, direct, with or without tracheoscopy;
for aspiration
diagnostic, newborn
(Do not report 31520 with modifier –63)
diagnostic, except newborn
diagnostic, with operating microscope or
telescope
with insertion of obturator
with dilation, initial
with dilation, subsequent
Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with foreign body
removal;
with operating microscope or telescope
Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
with operating microscope or telescope
Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of
tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis;
with operating microscope or telescope
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16.00
7
4.0+T
16.00
16.00
16.00
BR
40.00
7
7
7
7
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
40.00
30
4.0+T
40.00
140.00
30
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
BR
120.00
BR
120.00
30
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
160.00
60.00
160.00
100.00
30
30
30
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
160.00
30
4.0+T
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31545
31546
31560
31561
31570
31571
31575
31576
31577
31578
31579
DESCRIPTION
Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating
microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal
of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord;
reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
reconstruction with graft(s) (includes obtaining
autograft)
Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with
arytenoidectomy;
with operating microscope or telescope
Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal
cord(s), therapeutic;
with operating microscope or telescope
Laryngoscopy, flexible fiberscopic; diagnostic
with biopsy
with removal of foreign body
with removal of lesion
Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid fiberoptic, with
stroboscopy
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
109.00
4.0+T
166.00
4.0+T
200.00
180
4.0+T
200.00
120.00
180
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
120.00
40.00
60.00
120.00
100.00
52.00
7
30
30
30
180
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(To report flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing,
see 92612-92613)
(To report flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation with sensory testing,
see 92614-92615)
(To report flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with
sensory testing, see 92616-92617)
REPAIR
31580
31582
31584
31587
31588
31590
Laryngoplasty; for laryngeal web, two stage, with
keel insertion and removal
for laryngeal stenosis, with graft or core mold,
including tracheotomy
with open reduction of fracture
Laryngoplasty, cricoid split
Laryngoplasty, not otherwise specified (eg, for
burns, reconstruction after partial laryngectomy)
Laryngeal reinnervation by neuromuscular pedicle
360.00
365
6.0+T
460.00
365
6.0+T
400.00
265.00
310.00
365
180
180
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
190.00
180
6.0+T
DESTRUCTION
31595
31599
Section recurrent laryngeal nerve, therapeutic
(separate procedure), unilateral
Unlisted procedure, larynx
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3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
TRACHEA AND BRONCHI
INCISION
31600
31601
31603
31605
31610
Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
under two years
Tracheostomy, emergency procedure; transtracheal
cricothyroid membrane
Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
200.00
15
15
15
15
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
120.00
90
5.0+T
40.00
30
4.0+T
130.00
200.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For endotracheal intubation, see 31500)
(For tracheal aspiration under direct vision, see 31515)
31611
31612
31613
31614
Construction of tracheoesophageal fistula and
subsequent insertion of an alaryngeal speech
prosthesis (eg, voice button, Blom-Singer prosthesis)
Tracheal puncture, percutaneous with transtracheal
aspiration and/or injection
Tracheostoma revision; simple, without flap rotation
complex, with flap rotation
ENDOSCOPY
Surgical bronchoscopy always includes diagnostic bronchoscopy when performed by the
same physician. Codes 31622-31646 include flouroscopic guidance, when performed.
(For tracheoscopy, see laryngoscopy codes 31515-31578)
31615
31620
31622
31623
31624
31625
31628
31629
31630
Tracheobronchoscopy through established
tracheostomy incision
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during
bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic
intervention(s)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure(s))
Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with or without
fluoroscopic guidance; diagnostic, with or without cell
washing (separate procedure)
with brushing or protected brushings
with bronchial alveolar lavage
with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single
or multiple sites
with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s),
trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed
reduction of fracture
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30
60.00
4.0+T
4.0+T
60.00
30
4.0+T
66.00
62.00
80.00
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
80.00
80.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
120.00
30
4.0+T
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31631
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
Bronchoscopy, with placement of tracheal stent(s)
(includes tracheal/ bronchial dilation as required)
with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each
additional lobe
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
120.00
31633
with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s),
each additional lobe
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
26.00
31635
31636
with removal of foreign body
with placement of bronchial stent(s) (includes
tracheal/ bronchial dilation as required), initial
bronchus
each additional major bronchus stented
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
100.00
60.00
31632
31637
31638
31640
31641
with revision of tracheal or bronchial stent
inserted at previous session (includes
tracheal/bronchial dilation as required)
with excision of tumor
with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by
any method other than excision (eg, laser
therapy, cryotherapy)
ANES
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
21.00
24.00
4.0+T
60.00
4.0+T
100.00
100.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
52.00
30
4.0+T
60.00
30
4.0+T
40.00
30
4.0+T
(For bronchoscopic photodynamic therapy, report 31641
in addition to 96570, 96571 as appropriate)
31643
Bronchoscopy, (rigid or flexible); with placement of
catheter(s) for intracavitary radioelement application
(For intracavitary radioelement application, see 77761-77763,
777781-77784)
31645
31646
with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial
tree, initial (eg, drainage of lung abscess)
with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial
tree, subsequent
(For catheter aspiration of tracheobronchial tree at bedside, see 31725)
31656
with injection of contrast material for segmental
bronchography (fiberscope only)
60.00
30
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 71040, 71060)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
(For endotracheal intubation, see 31500; for tracheal aspiration under direct vision, see
31515)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation for laryngography, see 70373)
(For bronchography, see 71040, 71060)
31700
31708
31710
Catheterization, transglottic (separate procedure)
Instillation of contrast material for laryngography or
bronchography, without catheterization
Catheterization for bronchography, with or without
instillation of contrast materia
40.00
12.00
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
16.00
4.0+T
(For bronchoscopic catheterization for bronchography, fiberscope only,
see 31656)
31715
31717
Transtracheal injection for bronchography
Catheterization with bronchial brush biopsy
31720
Catheter aspiration (separate procedure);
nasotreacheal
tracheobronchial with fiberscope, bedside
Transtracheal (percutaneous) introduction of needle
wire dilator/stent or indwelling tube for oxygen
therapy
31725
31730
12.00
80.00
4.0+T
4.0+T
30
40.00
30
4.0+T
40.00
40.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
400.00
400.00
700.00
BR
360.00
360.00
60
60
60
60
60
60
6.0+T
6.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
400.00
60
6.0+T
700.00
400.00
700.00
134.00
256.00
60
60
60
30
60
11.0+T
6.0+T
11.0+T
5.0+T
11.0+T
REPAIR
31750
31755
31760
31766
31770
31775
Tracheoplasty; cervical
tracheopharyngeal fistulization, each stage
intrathoracic
Carinal reconstruction
Bronchoplasty; graft repair
excision stenosis and anastomosis
(For lobectomy and bronchoplasty, use 32501)
31780
31781
31785
31786
31800
31805
Excision tracheal stenosis and anastomosis;
cervical
cervicothoracic
Excision of tracheal tumor or carcinoma; cervical
thoracic
Suture of tracheal wound or injury; cervical
intrathoracic
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31820
31825
DESCRIPTION
Surgical closure tracheostomy or fistula; without
plastic repair
with plastic repair
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
100.00
30
4.0+T
100.00
30
4.0+T
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For repair tracheoesophageal fistula, see 43305, 43312)
31830
31899
Revision of tracheostomy scar
Unlisted procedure, trachea, bronchi
125.00
BR
LUNGS AND PLEURA
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003, 76360, 76942)
INCISION
32000
32002
Thoracentesis, puncture of pleural cavity for
aspiration, initial or subsequent
Thoracentesis with insertion of tube with or without
water seal (eg, for pneumothorax) (separate
procedure)
12.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance for 32000 or 32002 is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76942)
32005
32019
32020
Chemical pleurodesis (eg, for recurrent or persistent
pneumothorax)
Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with
cuff
Tube thoracostomy with or without water seal (eg,
for abscess, hemothorax, empyema) (separate
procedure)
35.00
3.0+T
200.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, use 75989)
32035
32036
32095
32100
32110
32120
32124
32140
32141
32150
32151
32160
Thoracostomy; with rib resection for empyema
with open flap drainage for empyema
Thoracotomy, limited, for biopsy of lung or pleura
Thoracotomy, major; with exploration and biopsy
with control of traumatic hemorrhage and/or
repair of lung tear
for postoperative complications
with open intrapleural pneumonolysis
with cyst(s) removal, with or without a pleural
procedure
with excision- plication of bullae, with or
without any pleural procedure
with removal of intrapleural foreign body or
fibrin deposit
with removal of intrapulmonary foreign body
with cardiac massage
160.00
160.00
200.00
200.00
300.00
90
90
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
300.00
300.00
300.00
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
300.00
90
11.0+T
280.00
90
11.0+T
300.00
300.00
90
90
11.0+T
12.0+T
(For segmental or other resections of lung, see 32480-32525)
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32200
32201
DESCRIPTION
Pneumonostomy; with open drainage of abscess or
cyst
with percutaneous drainage of abcess or cyst
FEE
240.00
F/U DAYS
120
ANES
11.0+T
107.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
32215
32220
32225
Pleural scarification for repeat pneumothorax
Decortication, pulmonary (separate procedure); total
partial
300.00
400.00
300.00
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
200.00
500.00
20.00
200.00
20.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
3.0+T
11.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
32310
32320
32400
32402
32405
Pleurectomy; parietal (separate procedure)
Decortication and parietal pleurectomy
Biopsy, pleura; percutaneous needle
open
Biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous needle
90
(For procedure 32400 or 32405; for radiological supervision an
interpretation see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
32420
32440
32442
32445
32480
32482
32484
32486
32488
32491
32500
Pneumonocentesis, puncture of lung for aspiration
Removal of lung, total pneumonectomy
with resection of segment of trachea followed
by bronco-tracheal anastomosis (sleeve
pneumonectomy)
extrapleural
Removal of lung, other than total pneumonectomy;
single lobe (lobectomy)
two lobes (bilobectomy)
single segment (segmentectomy)
with circumferential resection of segment of
bronchus followed by broncho-bronchial
anastomosis (sleeve lobectomy)
all remaining lung following previous removal
of a portion of lung (completion
pneumonectomy)
excision-plication of emphysematous lung(s),
(bullous or non-bullous) for lung volume
reduction, sternal split or transthoracic
approach, with or without any pleural procedure
wedge resection, single or multiple
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400.00
BR
90
90
3.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
525.00
400.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
423.00
434.00
462.00
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
500.00
90
11.0+T
441.00
90
11.0+T
320.00
90
11.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
32501
Resection and repair of portion of bronchus
104.00
(bronchoplasty) when performed at time of
lobectomy or segmentectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 32501 in conjunction with codes 32480, 32482, 32484)
(32501 is to be used when a portion of the bronchus to preserved lung is
removed and requires plastic closure to preserve function of that preserved
lung. It is not to be used for closure for the proximal end of a resected
bronchus)
32503
Resection of apical lung tumor (eg, pancoast
tumor), including chest wall resection, rib(s)
resection(s), neurovascular dissection, when
performed; without chest wall reconstruction(s)
with chest wall reconstruction
600.00
90
11.0+T
700.00
90
11.0+T
Extrapleural enucleation of empyema
(empyemectomy);
240.00
90
6.0+T
103.00
30
4.0+T
114.00
129.00
144.00
119.00
140.00
206.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
285.00
396.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
269.00
30
4.0+T
275.00
308.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
302.00
317.00
292.00
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
299.00
30
4.0+T
436.00
30
4.0+T
32504
32540
ENDOSCOPY
(Surgical thoracoscopy always includes diagnostic thorascopy)
32601
32602
32603
32604
32605
32606
32650
32651
32652
32653
32654
32655
32656
32657
32658
32659
32660
Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure);
lungs and pleural space, without biopsy
lungs and pleural space, with biopsy
pericardial sac, without biopsy
pericardial sac, with biopsy
mediastinal space, without biopsy
mediastinal space, with biopsy
Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis, (eg,
mechanical or chemical)
with partial pulmonary decortication
with total pulmonary decortication, including
intrapleural pneumonolysis
with removal of intrapleural foreign body or
fibrin deposit
with control of traumatic hemorrhage
with excision-plication of bullae, including any
pleural procedure
with parietal pleurectomy
with wedge resection of lung, single or multiple
with removal of clot or foreign body from
pericardial sac
with creation of pericardial window or partial
resection of pericardial sac for drainage
with total pericardectomy
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32661
FEE
Thoracoscopy, surgical; with excision of pericardial
cyst, tumor, or mass
with excision of mediastinal cyst, tumor, or mass
with lobectomy, total or segmental
with thoracic sympathectomy
with esophagomyotomy (Heller type)
32662
32663
32664
32665
F/U DAYS
ANES
255.00
30
4.0+T
359.00
411.00
285.00
345.00
30
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
240.00
240.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
300.00
BR
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
985.00
90
15.0+T
1070.00
1200.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
1260.00
90
15.0+T
240.00
240.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
500.00
90
6.0+T
240.00
90
6.0+T
REPAIR
32800
32810
32815
32820
Repair lung hernia through chest wall
Closure of chest wall following open flap drainage
for empyema (Clagett type procedure)
Open closure of major bronchial fistula
Major reconstruction, chest wall (post-traumatic)
LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
32851
32852
32853
32854
Lung transplant, single; without cardiopulmonary
bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en
bloc); without cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
SURGICAL COLLAPSE THERAPY; THORACOPLASTY
(For resection of lung, see also 32520-32525)
(For resection of first rib for thoracic outlet compression, see 21615, 21616)
32900
32905
32906
Resection of ribs, extrapleural, all stages
Thoracoplasty, Schede type or extrapleural (all
stages);
with closure of bronchopleural fistula
(For open closure of major bronchial fistula, see 32815)
32940
32960
32997
Pneumonolysis, extraperiosteal, including filling or
packing procedures
Pneumothorax, therapeutic, intrapleural injection of
air
Total lung lavage (unilateral)
20.00
3.0+T
95.00
3.0+T
BR
6.0+T
(For bronchoscopic bronchial alveolar lavage, use 31624)
32999
Unlisted procedure, lungs and pleura
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Selective vascular catheterizations should be coded to include introduction and all lesser
order selective catheterizations used in the approach (eg, the description for a selective right
middle cerebral artery catheterization includes the introduction and placement catheterization
of the right common and internal carotid arteries). Additional second and/or third order
arterial catheterizations within the same family of arteries supplied by a single first order
artery should be expressed by 36218 or 36248. Additional first order or higher
catheterizations in vascular families supplied by a first order vessel different from a
previously selected and coded family should be separately coded using the conventions
described above.
(For critical care services, see 99291, 99292)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75600-75978)
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
PERICARDIUM
33010
33011
Pericardiocentesis; initial
subsequent
20.00
16.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76930)
33015
33020
33025
33030
33031
33050
Tube pericardiostomy
Pericardiotomy for removal of clot or foreign body
(primary procedure)
Creation of pericardial window or partial resection
for drainage
120.00
400.00
90
90
3.0+T
13.0+T
400.00
90
13.0+T
Pericardiectomy, subtotal or complete; without
cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Excision of pericardial cyst or tumor
480.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
CARDIAC TUMOR
33120
33130
Excision of intracardiac tumor, resection with
cardiopulmonary bypass
Resection of external cardiac tumor
BR
15.0+T
TRANSMYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION
33140
33141
Transmyocardial laser revascularization, by
377.00
thoracotomy (separate procedure)
performed at the time of other open cardiac
188.00
procedure(s)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 33141 in conjunction with codes 33400-33496,
33510-33536, 33542)
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ANES
PACEMAKER OR PACING CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR
A pacemaker system includes a pulse generator containing electronics and a battery, and
one or more electrodes (leads). Pulse generators are placed in a subcutaneous "pocket"
created in either a subclavicular or underneath the abdominal muscles just below the
ribcage. Electrodes may be inserted through a vein (transvenous) or they may be placed on
the surface of the heart (epicardial). The epicardial location of electrodes requires a
thoracotomy for electrode insertion.
A single chamber pacemaker system includes a pulse generator and one electrode inserted
in either the atrium or ventricle. A dual chamber pacemaker system includes a pulse
generator and one electrode inserted in the right atrium and one electrode inserted in the
right ventricle. In certain circumstances, an additional electrode may be required to achieve
pacing of the left ventricle (bi-ventricular pacing). In this event, transvenous (cardiac vein)
placement of the electrode should be separately reported using code 33224 or 33225.
Like a pacemaker system, a pacing cardioverter defibrillator system also includes a pulse
generator and electrodes, although pacing cardioverter-defibrillators may require multiple
leads, even when only a single chamber is being paced. A pacing cardioverter-defibrillator
system may be inserted in a single chamber (pacing the ventricle) or in dual chambers
(pacing the atrium and ventricle). These devices use a combination of antitachycardia
pacing, low energy cardioversion or defibrillating shocks to treat ventricular tachycardia or
ventricular fibrillation. Pacing cardioverter-defbrillator pulse generators may be implanted in a
subcutaneous infraclavicular pocket or in an abdominal pocket. Removal of a pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator requires opening of the existing subcutaneous
pocket and disconnection of the pulse generator from its electrode(s). A thoracotomy (or
laparotomy in the case of abdominally placed pulse generators) is not required to remove the
pulse generator.
The electrodes (leads) of a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system are positioned in the
heart via the venous system (transvenously), in most circumstances. In certain
circumstances, an additional electrode may be required to achieve pacing of the left ventricle
(bi-ventricular pacing). In this event, transvenous (cardiac vein) placement of the electrode
should be separately reported using code 33224 or 33225. Electrode positioning on the
epicardial surface of the heart requires a thoracotomy (codes 33245-33246). Removal of
electrode(s) may first be attempted by transvenous extraction (code 33244). However, if
transvenous extraction is unsuccessful, a thoracotomy may be required to remove the
electrodes (code 33243).
When the "battery" of a pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator is changed, it is
actually the pulse generator that is changed. Replacement of a pulse generator should be
reported with a code for the insertion of a pulse generator.
Repositioning of a pacemaker electrode, pacing cardioverter-defibrillator electrode(s), or a
left ventricular pacing electrode is reported using 33215 or 33226, as appropriate.
Replacement of a pacemaker electrode, pacing cardioverter-defibrillator electrode(s), of a
left ventricular pacing electrode is reported using 33206-33208, 33210-33213, or 33224, as
appropriate.
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(For electronic, telephonic analysis of pacemaker system, see 93731-93736; for radiological
supervision and interpretation with insertion of pacemaker see 71090)
33200
33201
33206
33207
33208
Insertion of permanent pacemaker with epicardial
electrode(s); by thoracotomy
by xiphoid approach
Insertion or replacement of permanent pacemaker
with transvenous electrode(s); atrial
ventricular
atrial and ventricular
400.00
90
15.0+T
400.00
200.00
90
90
15.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(Codes 33206-33208 include subcutaneous insertion of the pulse
generator and transvenous placement of electrode(s))
33210
33211
33212
33213
33214
33215
33216
33217
Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous
single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker
catheter (separate procedure)
Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous
dual chamber pacing electrodes (separate
procedure)
Insertion or replacement of pacemaker pulse
generator only; single chamber, atrial or ventricular
dual chamber
Upgrade of implanted pacemaker system, conversion
of single chamber system to dual chamber system
(includes removal of previously placed pulse
generator, testing of existing lead, insertion of new
lead, insertion of new pulse generator)
Repositioning of previously implanted transvenous
pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (right
atrial or right ventricular) electrode
Insertion of transvenous electrode; single chamber
(one electrode) permanent pacemaker or single
chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator
dual chamber (two electrodes) permanent
pacemaker or dual chamber pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator
125.00
3.0+T
76.00
3.0+T
125.00
90
3.0+T
135.00
151.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
89.00
90
3.0+T
116.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
112.00
90
3.0+T
(Do not report 33216-33217 in conjunction with code 33214)
33218
33220
Repair of single transvenous electrode for a single
chamber, permanent pacemaker or single chamber
pacing cardioverter-defibrillator
Repair of two transvenous electrodes for a dual
chamber permanent pacemaker or dual chamber
pacing cardioverter-defibrillator
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33222
33223
33224
33225
33226
33233
33234
33235
33236
33237
33238
33240
33241
DESCRIPTION
Revision or relocation of skin pocket for pacemaker
Revision of skin pocket for single of dual chamber
pacing cardioverter defibrillator
Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous
system, for left ventricular pacing, with attachment
to previously placed pacemaker or pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator (including
revision of pocket, removal, insertion and/or
replacement of generator)
Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous
system, for left ventrical pacing, at time of insertion
of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator or pacemaker
pulse generator (including upgrade to dual chamber
system)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 33225 in conjunction with 33206, 33207,
33208, 33212, 33213, 33214, 33216, 33217, 33222,
33233, 33234, 33235, 33240, 33249)
Repositioning of previously implanted cardiac
venous system (left ventricular) electrode (including
removal, insertion and/or replacement of generator)
Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator
Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s);
single lead system, atrial or ventricular
dual lead system
Removal of permanent epicardial pacemaker and
electrodes by thoracotomy; single lead system,
atrial or ventricular
dual lead system
Removal of permanent transvenous electrode(s) by
thoracotomy
Insertion single or dual chamber pacing of
cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator
Subcutaneous removal of single or dual chamber
pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator
FEE
F/U DAYS
123.00
140.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
143.00
90
3.0+T
127.00
90
3.0+T
138.00
90
3.0+T
60.00
101.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
123.00
177.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
258.00
287.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
146.00
90
3.0+T
57.00
90
3.0+T
(For removal of electrode(s) by thoracotomy, use 33243 in conjunction with
code 33241)
(For removal of electrode(s) by transvenous extraction, use 33244 in
conjunction with code 33241)
(For removal and reinsertion of a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system
(pulse generator and electrodes), report 33241 and 33243 or 33244 and
33249)
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33243
33244
33245
33246
33249
DESCRIPTION
Removal of single or dual chamber pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator electrode(s); by
thoracotomy
by transverse extraction
Insertion of epicardial single or dual chamber pacing
cardioverter-defibrillator electrodes by thoracotomy;
with insertion of pulse generator
Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead(s) for
single or dual chamber pacing cardioverterdefibrillator and insertion of pulse generator
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
348.00
90
15.0+T
205.00
337.00
90
90
3.0+T
15.0+T
450.00
379.00
90
90
15.0+T
3.0+T
(For removal and reinsertion of a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system
(pulse generator and electrodes), report 33241 and 33243 or 33244 and
33249)
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC OPERATIVE PROCEDURES
33250
33251
33253
33261
Operative ablation of supraventricular
arrhythmogenic focus or pathway(eg,
Wolff-Parkinson-White, atrioventricular node
re-entry), tract(s) and/or focus (foci);without
cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Operative incisions and reconstruction of atria for
treatment of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (eg,
maze procedure)
Operative ablation of ventricular arrhythmogenic
focus with cardiopulmonary bypass
347.00
90
15.0+T
459.00
603.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
427.00
90
15.0+T
108.00
90
3.0+T
PATIENT-ACTIVATED EVENT RECORDER
33282
Implantation of patient-activated cardiac event
recorder
(Initial implantation includes programming)
(For subsequent electronic analysis and/or reprogramming, use 93727)
33284
Removal of an implantable, patient-activated
cardiac event recorder
84.00
90
3.0+T
400.00
450.00
400.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
450.00
90
15.0+T
WOUNDS OF THE HEART AND GREAT VESSELS
33300
33305
33310
33315
Repair of cardiac wound; without bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Cardiotomy, exploratory (includes removal of foreign
body, atrial or ventricular thrombus); without bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
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33320
33321
33322
33330
33332
33335
DESCRIPTION
Suture repair of aorta or great vessels; without
shunt or cardiopulmonary bypass
with shunt bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Insertion of graft, aorta or great vessels; without
shunt, or cardiopulmonary bypass
with shunt bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
60
12.0+T
450.00
450.00
800.00
60
60
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
15.0+T
BR
550.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
456.00
BR
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
BR
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
950.00
90
15.0+T
950.00
90
15.0+T
CARDIAC VALVES
AORTIC VALVE
33400
33401
33403
Valvuloplasty, aortic valve; open, with
cardiopulmonary bypass
open, with inflow occlusion
using transventricular dilation, with
cardiopulmonary bypass
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33401, 33403)
33404
33405
33406
33410
33411
33412
33413
33414
33415
33416
33417
Construction of apical-aortic conduit
Replacement, aortic valve, with cardiopulmonary
bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft
or stentless valve
with allograft valve (freehand)
with stentless tissue valve
Replacement, aortic valve; with aortic annulus
enlargement, noncoronary cusp
with transventricular aortic annulus
enlargement (Konno procedure)
by translocation of autologous pulmonary valve
with allograft replacement of pulmonary valve
(Ross procedure)
Repair of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction by
patch enlargement of the outflow tract
Resection or incision of subvalvular tissue for
discrete subvalvular aortic stenosis
Ventriculomyotomy (-myectomy) for idiopathic
hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (eg, asymmetric
septal hyertrophy)
Aortoplasty (gusset) for supravalvular stenosis
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300.00
15.0+T
90
700.00
600.00
15.0+T
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
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F/U DAYS
ANES
MITRAL VALVE
33420
33422
33425
33426
33427
33430
Valvotomy, mitral valve; closed heart
open heart, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary
bypass;
with prosthetic ring
radical reconstruction, with or without ring
Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary
bypass
560.00
720.00
800.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
800.00
800.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
650.00
675.00
700.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
900.00
800.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
TRICUSPID VALVE
33460
33463
33464
33465
33468
Valvectomy, tricuspid valve, with cardiopulmonary
bypass;
Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; without ring insertion
with ring insertion
Replacement, tricuspid valve, with cardiopulmonary
bypass
Tricuspid valve repositioning and plication for
Ebstein anomaly
PULMONARY VALVE
(To report percutaneous valvuloplasty of pulmonary valve, see 92990)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33470, 33472)
33470
33471
33472
33474
33475
33476
33478
Valvotomy, pulmonary valve, closed heart;
transventricular
via pulmonary artery
Valvotomy, pulmonary valve, open heart; with inflow
occlusion
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Replacement, pulmonary valve
Right ventricular resection for infundibular stenosis,
with or without commissurotomy
Outflow tract augmentation (gusset), with or without
commissurotomy or infundibular resection
OTHER VALVULAR PROCEDURES
33496
Repair of non-structural prosthetic valve dysfunction
with cardiopulmonary bypass (separate procedure)
(For reoperation, use 33530 in addition to 33496)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
CORONARY ARTERY ANOMALIES
Basic procedures include endarterectomy or angioplasty.
Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33502-33506
33500
33501
33502
33503
33504
33505
33506
33507
Repair of coronary arteriovenous or arteriocardiac
chamber fistula; with cardio-pulmonary bypass
without cardio-pulmonary bypass
Repair of anomalous coronary artery from
pulmonary artery origin; by ligation
by graft, without cardiopulmonary bypass
by graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass
with construction of intrapulmonary artery
tunnel (Takeuchi procedure)
by translocation from pulmonary artery to aorta
Repair of anomalous (eg, intramural) aortic origin of
coronary artery by unroofing or translocation
875.00
90
15.0+T
BR
BR
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
800.00
900.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
698.00
90
90
15.0+T
15+T
ENDOSCOPY
Surgical vascular endoscopy always inlcudes diagnostic endoscopy.
33508
Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted
5.00
harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass
procedure
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 35508 in conjunction with code 33510-33523)
(For open harvest of upper extremity vein procedure, use 35500)
VENOUS GRAFTING ONLY FOR CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS
The following codes are used to report coronary artery bypass procedures using venous
grafts only. These codes should NOT be used to report the performance of coronary artery
bypass procedures using arterial grafts and venous grafts during the same procedure. See
33517-33523 and 33533-33536 for reporting combined arterial-venous grafts.
Procurement of the saphenous vein graft is included in the description of the work for
33510-33516 and should not be reported as a separate service or co-surgery. To report
harvesting of an upper extremity vein, use 35500 in addition to the bypass procedure. To
report harvesting of a femoropopliteal vein segment, report 35572 in addition to the bypass
procedure. When surgical assistant performs graft procurement, add modifier –80 to 3351033516.
33510
Coronary artery bypass, vein only; single coronary
910.00
90
15.0+T
venous graft
33511
two coronary venous grafts
1,130.00
90
15.0+T
33512
three coronary venous grafts
1,200.00
90
15.0+T
33513
four coronary venous grafts
1,252.00
90
15.0+T
33514
five coronary venous grafts
1,296.00
90
15.0+T
1,335.00
90
15.0+T
33516
six or more coronary venous grafts
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
COMBINED ARTERIAL-VENOUS GRAFTING FOR CORONARY BYPASS
The following codes are used to report coronary artery bypass procedures using venous
grafts and arterial grafts during the same procedure. These codes may NOT be used alone.
To report combined arterial-venous grafts it is necessary to report two codes: 1) the
appropriate combined arterial-venous graft code (33517-33523); and 2) the appropriate
arterial graft code (33533-33536).
Procurement of the saphenous vein graft is included in the description of the work for
33517-33523 and should not be reported as a separate service or co-surgery. Procurement
of the artery for grafting is included in the description of the work for 33533-33536 and
should not be reported as a separate service or co-surgery, except when an upper extremity
artery (eg, radial artery) is procured. To report harvesting of an upper extremity vein, use
35500 in addition to the bypass procedure. To report harvesting of an upper extremity artery,
use 35600 in addition to the bypass procedure. To report harvesting of a femoropopliteal
vein segment, report 35572 in addition to the bypass procedure. When surgical assistant
performs arterial and/or venous graft procurement, add modifier -80 to 33517-33523, 3353333536, as appropriate.
33517
Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and
arterial graft(s); single vein graft
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
97.00
33518
two venous grafts
187.00
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
33519
three venous grafts
233.00
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
33521
four venous grafts
266.00
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
33522
five venous grafts
284.00
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
33523
six or more venous grafts
332.00
(List separately in addition to code for arterial graft)
33530
Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or
363.00
valve procedure, more than one month after original
operation
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 33530 only for codes 33400-33496; 33510-33536, 33863)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ARTERIAL GRAFTING FOR CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS
The following codes are used to report coronary artery bypass procedures using either
arterial grafts only or a combination of arterial-venous grafts. The codes include the use of
the internal mammary artery, gastroepiploic artery, epigastric artery, radial artery, and
arterial conduits procured from other sites.
To report combined arterial-venous grafts it is necessary to report two codes: 1) the
appropriate arterial graft code (33533-33536); and 2) the appropriate combined
arterial-venous graft code (33517-33523).
Procurement of the artery for grafting is included in the description of the work for 3353333536 and should not be reported as a separate service or co-surgery, except when an
upper extremity artery (eg, radial artery) is procured. To report harvesting of an upper
extremity artery, use 35600 in addition to the bypass procedure. To report harvesting of an
upper extremity vein, use 33500 in addition to the bypass procedure. To report harvesting of
a femoropopliteal vein segment, report 33572 in addition to the bypass procedure. When
surgical assistant performs arterial and/or venous graft procurement, add modifier -80 to
33517-33523, 33533-33536 as appropriate.
33533
33534
33535
33536
33542
33545
33548
Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s);
single arterial graft
two coronary arterial grafts
three coronary arterial grafts
four or more coronary arterial grafts
Myocardial resection (eg, ventricular
aneurysmectomy)
Repair of postinfarction ventricular septal defect,
with or without myocardial resection
Surgical ventricular restoration procedure, includes
prosthetic patch, when performed (eg, ventricular
remodeling, SVR, SAVER, DOR procedures)
1,072.00
90
15.0+T
1,269.00
1,376.00
1,482.00
800.00
90
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
720.00
90
15.0+T
785.00
90
15.0+T
900.00
90
15.0+T
900.00
90
15.0+T
900.00
90
15.0+T
CORONARY ENDARTERECTOMY
33572
Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left
anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary
artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery
bypass graft procedure, each vessel
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 33572 only with 33510-33516, 33533-33536)
89.00
SINGLE VENTRICLE AND OTHER COMPLEX CARDIAC ANOMALIES
33600
33602
33606
Closure of atrioventricular valve (mitral or tricuspid)
by suture or patch
Closure of semilunar valve (aortic or pulmonary) by
suture or patch
Anastomosis of pulmonary artery to aorta
(Damus-Kaye-Stansel procedure)
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33608
DESCRIPTION
Repair of complex cardiac anomaly other than
pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect by
construction or replacement of conduit from right or
left ventricle to pulmonary artery
FEE
F/U DAYS
900.00
90
ANES
15.0+T
(For repair of pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect,
see 33918 - 33920)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33610, 33611 or 33619)
33610
33611
33612
33615
33617
33619
Repair of complex cardiac anomalies (eg, single
ventricle with subaortic obstruction) by surgical
enlargement of ventricular septal defect
Repair of double outlet right ventricle with
intraventricular tunnel repair;
with repair of right ventricular outflow tract
obstruction
Repair of complex cardiac anomalies (eg, tricuspid
atresia) by closure of atrial septal defect and
anastomosis of atria or vena cava to pulmonary
artery (simple Fontan procedure)
Repair of complex cardiac anomalies (eg, single
ventricle) by modified Fontan procedure
Repair of single ventricle with aortic outflow
obstruction and aortic arch hypoplasia (hypoplastic
left heart syndrome) (eg, Norwood procedure)
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with
33619)
900.00
90
15.0+T
1,000.00
90
15.0+T
1,000.00
90
15.0+T
1,000.00
90
15.0+T
1,000.00
90
15.0+T
1,200.00
90
15.0+T
Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with
cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
Direct or patch closure, sinus venosus, with or
without anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Repair of atrial septal defect and ventricular septal
defect, with direct or patch closure
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with 33647)
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
Repair of incomplete or partial atrioventricular canal
(ostium primum atrial septal defect), with or without
atrioventricular valve repair
Repair of intermediate or transitional atrioventricular
canal, with or without atrioventricular valve repair
Repair of complete atrioventricular canal, with or
without prosthetic valve
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33670)
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
SEPTAL DEFECT
33641
33645
33647
33660
33665
33670
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33681
33684
33688
33690
33692
33694
33697
DESCRIPTION
Closure ventricular septal defect, with or without
patch
with pulmonary valvotomy or infundibular
resection (acyanotic)
with removal of pulmonary artery band, with or
without gusset
Banding of pulmonary artery
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33690)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
720.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
400.00
90
13.0+T
Complete repair tetralogy of Fallot without
800.00
pulmonary atresia;
with transannular patch
800.00
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33694)
90
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
Complete repair tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary
atresia including construction of conduit from right
ventricle to pulmonary artery and closure of
ventricular septal defect
900.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
1,160.00
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
BR
90
15.0+T
SINUS OF VALSALVA
33702
33710
33720
33722
Repair sinus of Valsalva fistula, with
cardiopulmonary bypass;
with repair of ventricular septal defect
Repair sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, with
cardiopulmonary bypass
Closure of aortico-left ventricular tunnel
TOTAL ANOMALOUS PULMONARY VENOUS DRAINAGE
33730
Complete repair of anomalous venous return
(supracardiac, intracardiac, or infracardic types)
(For partial anomalous return, see atrial septal defect)
800.00
90
15.0+T
33732
Repair of cor triatriatum or supravalvular mitral ring
800.00
by resection of left atrial membrane
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33730, 33732)
90
15.0+T
SHUNTING PROCEDURES
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33735, 33736, 33750, 33755, 33762)
33735
33736
33737
Atrial septectomy or septostomy; closed heart
(Blalock-Hanlon type operation)
open heart with cardiopulmonary bypass
open heart, with inflow occlusion
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90
15.0+T
406.00
BR
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
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33750
33755
33762
33764
33766
33767
33768
DESCRIPTION
Shunt; subclavian to pulmonary artery
(Blalock-Taussig type operation)
ascending aorta to pulmonary artery
(Waterston type operation)
descending aorta to pulmonary artery
(Potts-Smith type operation)
central, with prosthetic graft
superior vena cava to pulmonary artery for flow
to one lung (classical Glenn procedure)
superior vena cava to pulmonary artery for flow
to both lungs (bidrectional Glenn procedure)
Anastomosis, cavopulmonary, second superior vena
cava
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
480.00
90
BR
ANES
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
600.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
700.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
1000.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
1,020.00
1,020.00
600.00
90
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
207.00
TRANSPOSITION OF THE GREAT VESSELS
33770
33771
33774
33775
33776
33777
33778
33779
33780
33781
Repair of transposition of the great arteries with
ventricular septal defect and subpulmonary
stenosis; without surgical enlargement of ventricular
septal defect
with surgical enlargement of ventricular septal
defect
Repair of transposition of the great arteries, atrial
baffle procedure (eg, Mustard or Senning type) with
cardiopulmonary bypass;
with removal of pulmonary band
with closure of ventricular septal defect
with repair of subpulmonic obstruction
Repair of transposition of the great arteries, aortic
pulmonary artery reconstruction (eg, Jatene type)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33778)
with removal of pulmonary band
with closure of ventricular septal defect
with repair of subpulmonic obstruction
600.00
1,020.00
1,020.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS
33786
Total repair, truncus arteriosus (Rastelli type
operation)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33786)
850.00
90
15.0+T
33788
Reimplantation of an anomalous pulmonarY artery
650.00
90
15.0+T
(For pulmonary artery band, see 33690)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
AORTIC ANOMALIES
33800
33802
33803
33813
33814
33820
33822
33824
33840
33845
33851
33852
33853
Aortic suspension (aortopexy) for tracheal
decompression (eg, for tracheomalacia) (separate
procedure)
Division of aberrant vessel (vascular ring);
with reanastomosis
Obliteration of aortopulmonary septal defect; without
cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
Repair of patent ductus arteriosus; by ligation
by division, under 18 years
by division, 18 years and older
Excision of coarctation of aorta, with or without
associated patent ductus arteriosus; with direct
anastomosis
with graft
repair using either left subclavian artery or
prosthetic material as gusset for enlargement
Repair of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch using
autogenous or prosthetic material; without
cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
400.00
90
15.0+T
480.00
BR
600.00
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
600.00
90
90
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
600.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
800.00
800.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
900.00
725.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM
33860
33861
33863
33870
33875
33877
Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary
bypass, with or without valve suspension;
with coronary reconstruction
with aortic root replacement using composite
prosthesis and coronary reconstruction
Transverse arch graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Descending thoracic aorta graft, with or without
bypass
Repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm with
graft, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR OF DESCENDING THORACIC AORTA
33880
33881
33883
33884
33886
33889
33891
Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta
(eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection,
penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or
traumatic disruption); involving coverage of left
subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus
descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required,
to level of celiac artery origin
not involving coverage of left subclavian artery
origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending
thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level
of celiac artery origin
Placement of proximal extension prosthesis for
endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta
(eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection,
penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or
traumatic disruption); initial extension
each additional proximal extension
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
686.00
90
15.0+T
589.00
90
15.0+T
436.00
90
15.0+T
Placement of distal extension prosthesis(s) delayed
after endovascular repair of descending thoracic
aorta
Open subclavian to carotid artery transposition
performed in conjunction with endovascular repair of
descending thoracic aorta, by neck incision,
unilateral
Bypass graft, with other than vein, transcervical
retropharyngeal carotid-carotid, performed in
conjunction with endovascular repair of descending
thoracic aorta, by neck incision
376.00
90
15.0+T
162.00
325.00
15.0+T
414.00
15.0+T
PULMONARY ARTERY
33910
33915
33916
33917
33920
Pulmonary artery embolectomy; with
480.00
cardiopulmonary bypass
without cardiopulmonary bypass
320.00
Pulmonary endarterectomy with or without
520.00
embolectomy, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Repair of pulmonary artery stenosis by
550.00
reconstruction with patch or graft
Repair of pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal
625.00
defect, by construction or replacement of conduit
from right or left ventricle to pulmonary artery
(For repair of other complex cardiac anomalies by construction or
replacement of right or left ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit, see
33608)
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15.0+T
60
90
6.0+T
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
33922
Transection of pulmonary artery with
cardiopulmonary bypass
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33922)
33924
Ligation and takedown of a systemic-to-pulmonary
111.00
artery shunt, performed in conjunction with a
congenital heart procedure
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 33924 only with 33470-33475, 33600-33619, 33684-33688,
33692-33697, 33735-33767, 33770-33781, 33786, 33918-33922)
33925
Repair of pulmonary artery arborization anomalies
by unifocalization; without cardiopulmonary bypass
with cardiopulmonary bypass
(Do not report 33925, 33926 in conjunction with 33697)
33926
456.00
ANES
90
15.0+T
BR
90
15.0+T
665.00
90
15.0+T
2000.00
90
15.0+T
1600.00
90
15.0+T
HEART/LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
33935
33945
Heart-lung transplant with recipient
cardiectomy-pneumonectomy
Heart transplant, with or without recipient
cardiectomy
CARDIAC ASSIST
33960
33961
Prolonged extracorporeal circulation for
cardiopulmonary insufficiency; initial 24 hours
each additional 24 hours
290.00
15.0+T
200.00
(Do not report 33960, 33961 in conjunction with global neonatal and
pediatric critical care codes 99293-99296)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 33960, 33961)
(For insertion of cannula for prolonged extracorporeal circulation, use
36822)
33967
33968
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device,
percutaneous
Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device,
percutaneous
77.00
11.00
(For percutaneous insertion, use 93536)
33970
33971
33973
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device through
the femoral artery, open approach
Removal of intra-aortic ballon assist device including
repair of femoral artery, with or without graft
Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device through
the ascending aorta
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30
15.0+T
210.00
30
15.0+T
199.00
15.0+T
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33974
33975
33976
33977
33978
33979
33980
33999
DESCRIPTION
Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device from
the ascending aorta, including repair of the
ascending aorta, with or without graft
Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal,
single ventricle
extracorporeal, biventricular
Removal of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal,
single ventricle
extracorporeal, biventricular
Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable
intracorporeal, single ventricle
Removal of ventricular assist device, implantable
intracorporeal, single ventricle
Unlisted procedure, cardiac surgery
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
208.00
90
15.0+T
397.00
90
15.0+T
410.00
347.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
397.00
500.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
BR
90
15.0+T
BR
15.0+T
ARTERIES AND VEINS
Primary vascular procedure listings include establishing both inflow and outflow by whatever
procedures necessary. Also included is that portion of the operative arteriogram performed
by the surgeon, as indicated. Sympathectomy, when done, is included in the listed aortic
procedures.
EMBOLECTOMY/THROMBECTOMY
ARTERIAL, WITH OR WITHOUT CATHETER
34001
34051
34101
34111
34151
34201
34203
Embolectomy or thrombectomy, with or without
catheter; carotid, subclavian or innominate artery,
by neck incision
innominate, subclavian artery, by thoracic
incision
axillary, brachial, innominate, subclavian
artery, by arm incision
radial or u1nar artery, by arm incision
renal, celiac, mesentery, aortoiliac artery, by
abdominal incision
femoropopliteal, aortoiliac artery, by leg
incision
popliteal-tibio-peroneal, by leg incision
240.00
60
6.0+T
320.00
60
6.0+T
240.00
60
5.0+T
240.00
320.00
60
60
5.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
60
5.0+T
240.00
60
5.0+T
280.00
60
5.0+T
180.00
60
4.0+T
280.00
60
5.0+T
180.00
180.00
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
VENOUS, DIRECT OR WITH CATHETER
34401
34421
34451
34471
34490
Thrombectomy, direct or with catheter; vena cava,
iliac vein, by abdominal incision
vena cava, iliac, femoropopliteal vein, by leg
incision
vena cava, iliac, femoropopliteal vein, by
abdominal and leg incision
subclavian vein, by neck incision
axillary and subclavian vein, by arm incision
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
VENOUS RECONSTRUCTION
34501
34502
34510
34520
34530
Valvuloplasty, femoral vein
Reconstruction of vena cava, any method
Venous valve transposition, any vein donor
Cross-over vein graft to venous system
Saphenopopliteal vein anastomosis
80.00
300.00
150.00
150.00
200.00
30
90
90
90
90
4.0+T
15.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
Codes 34800-34826 represent a family of component procedures to report placement of an
endovascular graft for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. These codes describe open
femoral or iliac artery exposure, device manipulation and deployment, and closure of the
arteriotomy sites. Balloon angioplasty and/or stent deployment within the target treatment
zone for the endoprosthesis, either before or after endograft deployment, are not separately
reportable. Introduction of guidewires and catheters should be reported separately (eg,
36200, 36245-36248, 36140). Extensive repair of an artery should be additionally reported
(eg, 35226 or 35286).
Other interventional procedures performed at the time of endovascular abdominal aortic
aneurysm repair should be additionally reported (eg, aortography before deployment of
endoprosthesis, renal transluminal angioplasty, arterial embolization, intravascular
ultrasound, balloon angioplasty or native artery(s) outside the endoprosthesis target zone
when done before or after deployment of graft).
34800
Endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic
375.00
90
15.0+T
aneurysm or dissection; using aorto-aortic tube
prosthesis
34802
using modular bifurcated prosthesis (one
375.00
90
15.0+T
docking limb)
34803
using modular bifurcated prosthesis (two
375.00
90
15.0+T
docking limbs)
34804
using unibody bifurcated prosthesis
375.00
90
15.0+T
34805
using aorto-uniiliac or aorto-unifemoral
375.00
90
15.0+T
prosthesis
65.00
90
15.0+T
34808
Endovascular placement of iliac artery occlusion
device
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 34808 in conjunction with codes 34800, 34813, 34825, 34826)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation use 75952 in conjunction
with 34800, 34802, 34804, 34808)
(For open approach, report codes 34812-34820 in addition to codes
34800, 34802, 34804, 34808 as appropriate)
34812
Open femoral artery exposure for delivery of
endovascular prosthesis, by groin incision,
unilateral
(For bilateral procedure, use modifier -50)
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90
15.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
34813
Placement of femoral-femoral prosthetic graft
75.00
90
during endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 34813 in conjunction with code 34812)
(For femoral artery grafting, see 35521, 35533, 35546, 35551-35558,
35566, 35621, 35646, 35651-35661, 35666, 35700)
34820
Open iliac artery exposure for delivery of
endovascular prosthesis or iliac occlusion during
endovascular therapy, by abdominal or
retroperitoneal incision, unilateral
(For bilateral procedure, use modifier -50)
34825
34826
Placement of proximal or distal extension prosthesis
for endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal
aortic or iliac aneurysm, false aneurysm, or
dissection; initial vessel
each additional vessel
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 34826 in conjunction with code 34825)
ANES
15.0+T
150.00
90
15.0+
T
200.00
90
15.0+T
65.00
90
(Use 34825, 34826 in addition to codes 34800-34808, 34900 as
appropriate)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75953)
34830
34831
34832
34833
34834
Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm or
dissection, plus repair of associated arterial trauma,
following unsuccessful endovascular repair; tube
prosthesis
aorto-bi-iliac prosthesis
aorto-bifemoral prosthesis
Open iliac artery exposure with creation of conduit
for delivery of aortic or iliac endovascular prosthesis,
by abdominal or retroperitoneal incision, unilateral
(Do not report 34833 in addition to 34820)
Open brachial artery exposure to assist in the
deployment of aortic or iliac endovascular prosthesis
by arm incision, unilateral
530.00
90
15.0+T
575.00
575.00
BR
90
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
BR
90
15.0+T
ENDOVASCULAR RREPAIR OF ILIAC ANEURYSM
Code 34900 represents a procedure to report introduction, positioning, and deployment of an
endovascular graft for treatment of aneurysm, psuedoaneurysm, or arteriovenous
malformation or trauma of the iliac artery (common, hypogastric, external). All balloon
angioplasty and/or stent deployments within the target treatment zone for the
endoprosthesis, either before or after endograft deployment, are included in the work of
34900 and are not separately reportable. Open femoral or iliac artery exposure (eg, 34812,
34820), introduction of guidewires and catheters (eg, 36200, 36215-36218), and extensive
repair or replacement of an artery (eg, 35206-35286) should be additionally reported.
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
For fluoroscopic guidance in conjunction with endovascular iliac aneurysm repair, see code
75954. Code 75954 includes angiography of the aorta and iliac arteries for diagnostic
imaging prior to deployment of the endovascular device (including all routine components),
fluoroscopic guidance in the delivery of the endovascular components, and intraprocedural
arterial angiography to confirm appropriate position of the graft, detect endoleaks, and
evaluate the status of the runoff vessels (eg, evaluation for dissection, stenosis, thrombosis,
distal embolization, or iatrogenic injury).
Other interventional procedures performed at the time of endovascular aortic aneurysm
repair should be additionally reported (eg, transluminal angioplasty outside the aneurysm
target zone, arterial embolization, intravascular ultrasound).
34900
Endovascular graft replacement for repair of
iliac artery (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm,
arteriovenous malformation, trauma)
(For bilateral procedure, use modifier –50)
BR
15.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75954)
(For placement of extension prothesis during endovascular iliac artery
repair, use 34825)
DIRECT REPAIR OF ANEURYSM OR EXCISION (PARTIAL OR TOTAL) AND GRAFT
INSERTION FOR ANEURSYM, FALSE ANEURYSM, RUPTURED ANEURYSM, OR
OCCLUSIVE DISEASE
(Procedures 35001 - 35162 include preparation of artery for anastomosis including
endarterectomy)
(For direct repairs associated with occlusive disease only, see 35201-35286)
(For intracranial aneurysm, see 61700 et seq)
(For thoracic aortic aneurysm, see 33860-33875)
(For endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, see 34800-34826)
(For endovascular repair of iliac artery aneurysm, see 34900)
35001
35002
35005
35011
35013
Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or
excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or
without patch graft; for aneurysm and associated
occlusive disease, cartoid, subclavian artery, by
neck incision
for ruptured aneurysm, carotid, subclavian
artery, by neck incision
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, vertebral artery
for aneurysm and associated occlusive disease,
axillary-brachial artery, by arm incision
for ruptured aneurysm, axillary- brachial artery,
by arm incision
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600.00
90
BR
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
300.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
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35021
35022
35045
35081
35082
35091
35092
35102
35103
35111
35112
35121
35122
35131
35132
35141
35142
DESCRIPTION
Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or
excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or
without patch graft; for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm,
and associated occlusive disease, innominate,
subclavian artery, by thoracic incision
for ruptured aneurysm, innominate, subclavian
artery, by thoracic incision
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and associated
occlusive disease, radial or ulnar artery
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, abdominal aorta
for ruptured aneurysm, abdominal aorta
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and associated
occlusive disease, abdominal aorta involving
visceral vessels (mesenteric, celiac, renal)
for ruptured aneurysm, abdominal aorta
involving visceral vessels (mesenteric, celiac,
renal)
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, abdominal aorta
involving iliac vessels (common, hypogastric,
external)
Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm or
excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or
without patch graft; for ruptured aneurysm,
abdominal aorta involving iliac vessels (common,
hypogastric, external)
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, splenic artery
for ruptured aneurysm, splenic artery
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, heptic,celiac,
renal or mesenteric artery
for ruptured aneurysm, hepatic, celiac, renal, or
mesenteric artery
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occlusive disease, iliac
artery(common, hypogastric, external)
for ruptured aneurysm, iliac artery
(common, hypogastric, external)
for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, and
associated occulsive disease, common femoral
artery (profunda femoris, superficial femoral)
for ruptured aneurysm, common femoral artery
(profunda femoris,superficial femoral)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
600.00
600.00
90
90
13.0+T
13.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
600.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
600.00
90
15.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
480.00
90
5.0+T
480.00
90
5.0+T
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CODE
35151
35152
DESCRIPTION
Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm or
excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or
without patch graft; for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm,
and associated occlusive disease, popliteal artery
for ruptured aneurysm, popliteal artery
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
480.00
90
5.0+T
480.00
90
5.0+T
250.00
90
5.0+T
90
5.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
90
5.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA
35180
35182
35184
35188
35189
35190
Repair, congenital arteriovenous fistula; head and
neck
thorax and abdomen
extremities
Repair, acquired or traumatic arteriovenous fistula;
head and neck
thorax and abdomen
extremities
BR
BR
260.00
BR
230.00
REPAIR BLOOD VESSEL OTHER THAN FOR FISTULA, WITH OR WITHOUT PATCH
ANGIOPLASTY
(For AV fistula repair, see 35180-35190)
35201
35206
35207
35211
35216
35221
35226
35231
35236
35241
35246
35251
35256
35261
35266
35271
35276
35281
35286
Repair blood vessels, direct; neck
upper extremity
hand, finger
intrathoracic, with bypass
intrathoracic, without bypass
intra-abdominal
lower extremity
Repair blood vessel with vein graft; neck
upper extremity
intrathoracic, with bypass
intrathoracic, without bypass
intra-abdominal
lower extremity
Repair blood vessel with graft other than vein; neck
upper extremity
intrathoracic, with bypass
intrathoracic, without bypass
intra-abdominal
lower extremity
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200.00
200.00
220.00
450.00
365.00
285.00
190.00
220.00
220.00
465.00
400.00
300.00
375.00
220.00
220.00
435.00
380.00
310.00
250.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
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3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
Physician Fee Schedule
CODE
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
THROMBOENDARTERECTOMY
(For coronary artery, see 33510-33536 and 33572)
35301
35311
35321
35331
35341
35351
35355
35361
35363
35371
35372
35381
35390
Thromboendarterectomy, with or without patch
graft; carotid, vertebral,subclavian, by neck incision
subclavian, innominate, by thoracic incision
axillary-brachial
abdominal aorta
mesenteric, celiac, or renal
iliac
iliofemoral
combined aortoiliac
combined aortoiliofemoral
common femoral
deep (profunda) femoral
femoral and/or popliteal, and/or tibioperoneal
Reoperation, carotid, thromboendarterectomy, more
than one month after original operation
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 35390 only with 35301)
480.00
90
6.0+T
600.00
350.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
300.00
300.00
480.00
57.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
13.0+T
15.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
5.0+T
6.0+T
180.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
135.00
160.00
160.00
110.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
ANGIOSCOPY
35400
Angioscopy (non-coronary vessels or grafts) during
51.00
therapeutic intervention
(List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75962-75968, 75978)
OPEN
35450
35452
35454
35456
35458
35459
35460
Transluminal balloon angioplasty, open; renal or
other visceral artery
aortic
iliac
femoral-popliteal
brachiocephalic trunk or branches, each vessel
tibioperoneal trunk and branches
venous
(For coronary artery procedure, see 92982, 92984)
(For catheter placement procedure, see 93510)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
PERCUTANEOUS
Codes for catheter placement and the radiologic supervision and interpretation should also
be reported, in addition to the code(s) for the therapeutic aspect of the procedure.
35470
35471
35472
35473
35474
35475
35476
Transluminal balloon angioplasty, percutaneous;
tibioperoneal trunk or branches, each vessel
renal or visceral artery
aortic
iliac
femoral-popliteal
brachiocephalic trunk or branches, each vessel
venous
160.00
90
3.0+T
180.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
115.00
135.00
170.00
100.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
190.00
90
3.0+T
160.00
150.00
165.00
190.00
180.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75978)
TRANSLUMINAL ATHERECTOMY
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75992-75996)
OPEN
35480
35481
35482
35483
35484
35485
Transluminal peripheral atherectomy, open;
renal or other visceral artery
aortic
iliac
femoral-popliteal
brachiocephalic trunk or branches, each vessel
tibioperoneal trunk and branches
PERCUTANEOUS
Codes for catheter placement and the radiologic supervision and interpretation should also
be reported, in addition to the code(s) for the therapeutic aspect of the procedure.
35490
35491
35492
35493
35494
35495
Transluminal peripheral atherectomy, percutaneous;
renal or other visceral artery
aortic
iliac
femoral-popliteal
brachiocephalic trunk or branches, each vessel
tibioperoneal trunk and branches
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200.00
90
3.0+T
130.00
130.00
150.00
180.00
160.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
BYPASS GRAFT
Procurement of the saphenous vein graft is included in the description of the work for
35501-35587 and should not be reported as a separate service or co-surgery. To report
harvesting of an upper extremity vein, use 35500 in addition to the bypass procedure. To
report harvesting of a femoropopliteal vein segment, use 35572 in addition to the bypass
procedure. To report harvesting and construction of an autogenous composite graft of
two segments from two distant locations, report 35682 in addition to the bypass
procedure, for autogenous composite of three or more segments from distant sites,
report 35683.
VEIN
35500
Harvest of upper extremity vein, one segment, for
lower extremity or coronary artery bypass procedure
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
99.00
90
(For harvest of more than one vein segment, see 35682, 35683)
(For endoscopic procedure, use 33508)
35501
35506
35507
35508
35509
35510
35511
35512
35515
35516
35518
35521
35522
35525
35526
35531
35533
35536
35541
35546
35548
35549
35551
35556
35558
35560
35563
35565
Bypass graft, with vein; carotid
carotid-subclavian
subclavian-carotid
carotid-vertebral
carotid-carotid
carotid-brachial
subclavian-subclavian
subclavian-brachial
subclavian-vertebral
subclavian-axillary
axillary-axillary
axillary-femoral
axillary-brachial
brachial-brachial
aortosubclavian or carotid
aortoceliac or aortomesenteric
axillary-femoral-femoral
splenorenal
aortoiliac or bi-iliac
aortofemoral or bifemoral
aortoiliofemoral, unilateral
aortoiliofemoral, bilateral
aortofemoral-popliteal
femoral-popliteal
femoral-femoral
aortorenal
ilioiliac
iliofemoral
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480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
600.00
600.00
480.00
400.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
900.00
840.00
480.00
480.00
400.00
480.00
480.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
9.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
13.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
9.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
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CODE
35566
35571
35572
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Bypass graft, with vein; femoral-anterior tibial,
480.00
90
posterior tibial, peroneal artery or other distal
vessels
popliteal-tibial, -peroneal artery or other distal
480.00
90
vessels
Harvest of femoropopliteal vein, one segment, for
108.00
90
vascular reconstruction procedure (eg, aortic, vena
caval, coronary, peripheral artery)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 35572 in cojnuction with code 33510-33516, 33517-33523, 34502,
34520, 35001-35002, 35011-35022, 35102-35103, 35121-35152, 3523135256, 35501-35587, 35879-35881, 35901-35907)
5.0+T
5.0+T
IN-SITU VEIN
35583
35585
35587
In-situ vein bypass; femoral-popliteal
femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or
peroneal artery
popliteal-tibial, peroneal
480.00
480.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
480.00
90
5.0+T
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
276.00
600.00
600.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
15.0+T
15.0+T
9.0+T
600.00
90
13.0+T
OTHER THAN VEIN
35600
35601
35606
35612
35616
35621
35623
35626
35631
35636
35641
Harvest of upper extremity artery, one segment, for
coronary artery bypass procedure
Bypass graft, with other than vein; carotid
carotid-subclavian
subclavian-subclavian
subclavian-axillary
axillary-femoral
axillary-popliteal or -tibial
aortosubclavian or carotid
aortoceliac, aortomesenteric, aortorenal
splenorenal (splenic to renal arterial
anastomosis)
aortoiliac or bi-iliac
80.00
(For open placement of aorto-bi-iliac prosthesis following unsuccessful
endovascular repair, use 34831)
35642
35645
35646
carotid-vertebral
subclavian-vertebral
aortobifemoral
480.00
480.00
600.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
13.0+T
(For open placement of aortobifemoral prosthesis following unsuccessful
endovascular repair, use 34832)
35647
35650
aortofemoral
axillary-axillary
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462.00
480.00
90
90
13.0+T
5.0+T
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35651
35654
35656
35661
35663
35665
35666
35671
DESCRIPTION
Bypass graft, with other than vein; aortofemoralpopliteal
axillary-femoral-femoral
femoral-popliteal
femoral-femoral
ilioiliac
iliofemoral
femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or
peroneal artery
popliteal-tibial, or -peroneal artery
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
840.00
90
13.0+T
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
480.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
480.00
90
5.0+T
COMPOSITE GRAFTS
Codes 35682-35683 are used to report harvest and anastomosis of multiple vein segments
from distant sites for use as arterial bypass graft conduits. These codes are intended for use
when the two or more vein segments are harvested from a limb other than that undergoing
bypass. Add-on codes 35682 and 35683 are reported in addition to bypass graft codes
35556, 35566, 35571, 35583-35587, as appropriate.
(Do not report 35681-35683 in addition to each other.)
35681
Bypass graft; composite, prosthetic and vein
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
150.00
90
35682
autogenous composite, two segments of
220.00
veins from two locations
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
35683
autogenous composite, three or more
250.00
segments of vein from two or more locations
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
90
5.0+T
ADJUVANT TECHNIQUES
Adjuvant (additional) technique(s) may be required at the time a bypass graft is created to
improve patency of the lower extremity autogenous or synthetic bypass graft (eg, femoralpopliteal, femoral-tibial, or popliteal-tibial arteries). Code 35685 should be reported in
addition to the primary synthetic bypass graft procedure, when an interposition of venous
tissue (vein patch or cuff) is placed at the anastomosis between the synthetic bypass conduit
and the involved artery (includes harvest).
Code 35686 should be reported in addition to the primary bypass graft procedure, when
autogenous vein is used to create a fistula between the tibial or peroneal artery and vein at or
beyond the distal bypass anastomosis site of the involved artery.
(For composite graft(s), see 35681-35683)
35685
Placement of vein patch or cuff at distal
64.00
anastomosis of bypass graft, synthetic conduit
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 35685 in conjunction with codes 35656, 35666, or 35671)
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CODE
35686
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Creation of distal arteriovenous fistula during lower
53.00
extremity bypass surgery (non-hemodialysis)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 35686 in conjunction with codes 35556, 35566, 35571, 35583-35587,
35623, 35656, 35666, 35671)
ARTERIAL TRANSPOSITION
35691
35693
35694
35695
35697
Transposition and/or reimplantation; vertebral to
carotid artery
vertebral to subclavian artery
subclavian to carotid artery
carotid to subclavian artery
Reimplantation, visceral artery to infrarenal aortic
prosthesis, each artery
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
436.00
90
5.0+T
275.00
319.00
319.00
48.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
EXPLORATION/REVISION
35700
Reoperation, femoral-popliteal or femoral (popliteal)
-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal artery or
other distal vessels, more than one month after
original operation
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
55.00
35701
Exploration (not followed by surgical repair), with or
without lysis of artery; carotid artery
femoral artery
popliteal artery
other vessels
Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage,
thrombosis or infection; neck
chest
abdomen
extremity
Repair of graft-enteric fistula
Thrombectomy of arterial or venous graft (other
than hemodialysis graft or fistula);
with revision of arterial or venous graft
135.00
30
5.0+T
135.00
135.00
135.00
140.00
30
30
30
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
4.0+T
300.00
160.00
135.00
250.00
206.00
90
45
45
90
90
11.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
247.00
90
4.0+T
35721
35741
35761
35800
35820
35840
35860
35870
35875
35876
5.0+T
(For thrombectomy of hemodialysis graft or fistula, see 36831, 36833)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(Codes 35879 and 35881 describe open revision of graft-threatening
stenoses of lower extremity arterial bypass graft(s) (previously constructed
with autogenous vein conduit) using vein patch angioplasty or segmental
vein interposition techniques)
(For thrombectomy with revision of any non-coronary arterial or venous
graft, including those of the lower extremity, (other than hemodialysis graft
or fistula), use 35876)
(For direct repair (other than for fistula) of a lower extremity blood vessel
(with or without patch angioplasty), use 35226)
(For repair (other than for fistula) of a lower extremity blood vessel using a
vein graft, use 35256)
35879
35881
35901
35903
35905
35907
Revision, lower extremity arterial bypass, without
thrombectomy, open; with vein patch angioplasty
with segmental vein interposition
Excision of infected graft; neck
extremity
thorax
abdomen
260.00
90
5.0+T
270.00
173.00
188.00
278.00
286.00
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
VASCULAR INJECTION PROCEDURES
Listed services for injection procedures include necessary local anesthesia introduction of
needles or catheter, injection of contrast media with or without automatic power injection,
and/or necessary pre- and postinjection care specifically related to the injection procedure.
Catheters, drugs, and contrast media are not included in the listed service for the injection
procedures.
Selective vascular catheterization should be coded to include introduction all lesser order
selective catheterization used in the approach (eg, the description for a selective right middle
cerebral artery catheterization includes the introduction and placement catheterization of the
right common and internal carotid arteries).
Additional second and/or third order arterial catheterization within the same family of arteries
or veins supplied by a single first order vessel should be expressed by 36012, 36218 or
36248. Additional first order or higher catheterization in vascular families supplied by a first
order vessel different from a previously selected and coded family should be separately
coded using the conventions described above.
(For injection procedures in conjunction with cardiac catheterization, see 93541-93545)
(For chemotherapy of malignant disease, see 96400-96549)
INTRAVENOUS
36000
Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein (for
radiological vascular injection procedure not
otherwise listed)
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3.0+T
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36002
DESCRIPTION
Injection procedures (eg, thrombin) for
percutaneous treatment of extremity
pseudoaneurysm
FEE
F/U DAYS
54.00
ANES
3.0+T
(For imaging guidance, see 76003, 76360, 76393 or 76942)
(For ultrasound guided compression repair of pseudoaneurysm, use
76936)
(Do not report 36002 for vascular sealant of an arteriotomy site)
36005
Injection procedure for extremity venography
(including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
20.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75820, 75822)
36010
36011
36012
36013
36014
36015
Introduction of catheter; superior or inferior vena
cava
Selective catheter placement, venous system; first
order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
second order, or more selective, branch (eg,
left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Introduction of catheter, right heart or main
pulmonary artery
Selective catheter placement, left or right pulmonary
artery
Selective catheter placement, segmental or
subsegmental pulmonary artery
37.00
3.0+T
47.00
3.0+T
52.00
3.0+T
36.00
3.0+T
45.00
3.0+T
52.00
3.0+T
(For insertion of flow directed catheter (eg, Swan-Ganz), see 93503)
(For venous catheterization for selective organ blood sampling, see 36500)
INTRA-ARTERIAL - INTRA-AORTIC
36100
36120
36140
36145
Introduction of needle or intracatheter, carotid or
vertebral artery
Introduction of needle or intracatheter; retrograde
brachial artery
extremity artery
arteriovenous shunt created for dialysis
(cannula, fistula or graft)
45.00
4.0+T
30.00
3.0+T
30.00
200.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
21
(For insertion of arteriovenous cannula, see 36810-36821)
36160
36200
Introduction of needle or intracatheter, aortic,
translumbar
Introduction of catheter, aorta
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45.00
3.0+T
70.00
3.0+T
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36215
36216
36217
36218
DESCRIPTION
Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each
first order thoracic or bracheocephalic branch, within
a vascular family
initial second order thoracic or bracheocephalic
branch, within a vascular family
initial third order or more selective thoracic or
bracheocephalic branch, within a vascular
family
additional second order, third order and
beyond, thoracic or bracheocephalic branch,
within a vascular family
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
95.00
3.0+T
115.00
3.0+T
140.00
3.0+T
25.00
(Use in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as
appropriate) (Use 36218 in conjunction with codes 36216, 36217)
When coronary artery, arterial conduit (eg, internal mammary, inferior epigastric or free radial
artery) or venous bypass graft angiography is performed in conjunction with cardiac
catheterization, see the appropriate cardiac catheterization code(s) (93501-93556) in the
Medicine section. When coronary artery, arterial coronary conduit or venous bypass graft
angiography is performed without concomitant left heart cardiac catheterization, use 93508.
When internal mammary artery angiography only is performed without a concomitant left
heart cardiac catheterization, use 36216 or 36217 as appropriate.
36245
36246
36247
36248
36260
36261
36262
36299
Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each
first order abdominal, pelvic or lower extremity
artery branch, with a vascular family
initial second order abdominal, pelvic or lower
extremity artery branch, within a vascular
family
initial third order or more selective abdominal,
pelvic or lower extremity artery branch, within a
vascular family
additional second order, third order and
beyond, abdominal, pelvic or lower extremity
artery branch, within a vascular family
Insertion of implantable intra-arterial infusion pump
(eg, for chemotherapy of liver)
Revision of implanted intra-arterial infusion pump
Removal of implanted intra-arterial infusion pump
Unlisted procedure, vascular injection
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105.00
3.0+T
115.00
3.0+T
140.00
3.0+T
25.00
190.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
75.00
BR
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
VENOUS
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 36420, 36450, 36460)
36400
36405
36406
36420
36425
36430
36440
36450
36455
36460
Venipuncture, under age 3 years, necessitating
physician's skill, not to be used for routine
venipuncture; femoral or jugular vein
scalp vein
other vein
Venipuncture, cutdown; under age 1 year
age 1 or over
Transfusion, blood or blood components
Push transfusion, blood, 2 years or under
Exchange transfusion, blood; newborn
other than newborn
Transfusion, intrauterine, fetal
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
8.00
16.00
12.00
8.00
20.00
120.00
100.00
100.00
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
15
3.0+T
8.00
4.00
8.00
145.00
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
15
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76941)
36468
36469
36470
36471
36481
Single or multiple injections of sclerosing solutions,
spider veins (telangiectasia); limb or trunk
face
Injection of sclerosing solution; single vein
multiple veins, same leg
Percutaneous portal vein catheterization by any
method
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75885, 75887)
36500
Venous catheterization for selective organ blood
sampling
50.00
3.0+T
(For catheterization in superior or inferior vena cava, see 36010)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75893)
36510
Catheterization of umbilical vein for diagnosis or
therapy, newborn
16.00
3.0+T
(For codes 36511-36516 when performing professional component, see
modifier –26.)
36511
36512
36513
36514
36515
36516
Therapeutic apheresis; for white blood cells
for red blood cells
for platelets
for plasma pheresis
with extracorporeal immunoadsorption and
plasma reinfusion
with extracorporeal selective absorption or
selective filtration and plasma reinfusion
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150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
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36522
Photopheresis, extracorporeal
(For professional component, see modifier -26)
36540
Collection of blood specimen from a completely
implantable venous access device
Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted
vascular access device or catheter
Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central
venous catheter; under 5 years of age
age 5 years or older
Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central
venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or
pump; under 5 years of age
age 5 years or older
Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central
venous access device, with subcutaneous port;
under 5 years of age
age 5 years or older
Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central
venous access device with subcutaneous pump
Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous
access device, requiring two catheters via two
separate venous access sites; without subcutaneous
port or pump (eg, tesio type catheter)
with subcutaneous port(s)
Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous
catheter (picc), without subcutaneous port or pump;
under 5 years of age
age 5 years or older
Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous
access device, with subcutaneous port; under 5
years of age
age 5 years or older
Repair of tunneled or non-tunneled central venous
access catheter, without subcutaneous port or
pump, central or peripheral insertion site
Repair of central venous access device, with
subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral
insertion site
Replacement, catheter only, of central venous
access device, with subcutaneous port or pump,
central or peripheral insertion site
Replacement, complete, of a non-tunneled centrally
inserted central venous catheter, without
subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous
access
36550
36555
36556
36557
36558
36560
36561
36563
36565
36566
36568
36569
36570
36571
36575
36576
36578
36580
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FEE
F/U DAYS
150.00
ANES
3.0+T
8.00
8.00
160.00
3.0+T
160.00
95.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
93.00
177.00
10
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
176.00
115.00
10
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
141.00
10
3.0+T
148.00
112.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
94.00
227.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
204.00
80.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
10
3.0+T
80.00
10
3.0+T
79.00
3.0+T
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36581
36582
36583
36584
36585
36589
36590
36595
36596
36597
36598
DESCRIPTION
Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally
inserted central venous catheter, without
subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous
access
Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally
inserted central venous access device, with
subcutaneous port, through same venous access
Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally
inserted central venous access device, with
subcutaneous pump, through same venous access
Replacement, complete, of a peripherally inserted
central venous catheter (picc), without subcutaneous
port or pump, through same venous access
Replacement, complete, of a peripherally inserted
central venous access device, with subcutaneous
port, through same venous access
Removal of tunneled central venous catheter,
without subcutaneous port or pump
Removal of tunneled central venous access device,
with subcutaneous port or pump, central or
peripheral insertion
Mechanical removal of pericatheter obstructive
material (eg, fibrin sheath) from central venous
device via separate venous access
Mechanical removal of intraluminal (intracatheter)
obstructive material from central venous device
through device lumen
Repositioning of previously placed central venous
catheter under fluoroscopic guidance
Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of
existing central venous access device, including
fluoroscopy, image documentation and report
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
101.00
10
3.0+T
101.00
10
3.0+T
101.00
10
3.0+T
80.00
3.0+T
101.00
10
3.0+T
47.00
10
3.0+T
58.00
10
3.0+T
402.00
3.0+T
91.00
3.0+T
80.00
3.0+T
75.00
3.0+T
ARTERIAL
36600
Arterial puncture, withdrawal of blood for diagnosis
(Do not report modifier-63 in conjunction with 36660)
7.50
3.0+T
36620
Arterial catheterization or cannulation for sampling,
monitoring or transfusion (separate procedure);
percutaneous
cutdown
Arterial catheterization for prolonged infusion
therapy (chemotherapy), cutdown
(see also 96420-96425)
7.50
3.0+T
32.00
32.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
36625
36640
(For arterial catheterization for occlusion therapy, see 75894)
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36660
DESCRIPTION
Catheterization, umbilical artery, newborn, for
diagnosis or therapy
(Do not report modifier –63 with 36660)
FEE
F/U DAYS
20.00
7
ANES
3.0+T
INTRAOSSEOUS
36680
Placement of needle for intraosseous infusion
25.00
3.0+T
HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS, INTERVASCULAR CANNULIZATION FOR
EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION, OR SHUNT INSERTION
36800
36810
36815
36818
36819
36820
36821
36822
Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose
(separate procedure); vein to vein
arteriovenous, external (Scribner type)
arteriovenous, external revision or closure
Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm
cephalic vein transposition
Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm
basilic vein transposition
by forearm vein transposition
direct, any site(eg. Cimino type) (separate
procedure)
Insertion of cannula(s) for prolonged extracorporeal
circulation for cardiopulmonary insufficiency
(ECMO) (separate procedure)
200.00
21
3.0+T
200.00
125.00
209.00
21
21
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
241.00
21
3.0+T
241.00
200.00
21
21
3.0+T
3.0+T
220.00
21
3.0+T
376.00
21
3.0+T
200.00
21
3.0+T
400.00
60
6.0+T
126.00
90
6.0+T
(For maintenance of prolonged extracorporal circulation, use 33960,
33961)
36823
36825
36830
Insertion of arterial and venous cannula(s) for
isolated extracorporeal circulation including regional
chemotherapy perfusion to an extremity, with or
without hyperthermia, with removal of cannula(s)
and repair of arteriotomy and venotomy sites
Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct
arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure);
autogenous graft
nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collogen,
thermoplastic graft)
(For direct arteriovenous anastomosis, use 36821)
36831
Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without
revision, autogenous or non-autogenous dialysis
graft (separate procedure)
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36832
36833
36834
36835
36838
36860
36861
DESCRIPTION
Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without
thrombectomy, autogenous or non-autogenous
dialysis graft (separate procedure)
with thrombectomy, autogenous or
nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate
procedure)
Plastic repair of arteriovenous aneurysm (separate
procedure)
Insertion of Thomas shunt (separate procedure)
Distal revascularization and interval ligation (dril),
upper extremity hemodialysis access (steal
syndrome)
External cannula declotting (separate procedure);
without balloon catheter
with balloon catheter
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
179.00
21
4.0+T
179.00
21
4.0+T
202.00
21
4.0+T
116.00
354.00
21
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, use 76000)
36870
Thrombectomy, percutaneous, arteriovenous fistula,
autogenous or nonautogenous graft (includes
mechanical thrombus extraction and intra-graft
thrombolysis)
(Do not report 36550 in conjunction with code 36870)
100.00
90
3.0+T
400.00
90
9.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
(For catheterization, use 36145)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75790)
PORTAL DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES
37140
Venous anastomosis, open; portocaval
(For peritoneal-venous shunt, see 49425)
37145
37160
37180
37181
renoportal
caval-mesenteric
splenorenal, proximal
splenorenal, distal (selective decompression of
esophagogastric varices, any technique)
(For percutaneous procedure, see 37182)
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37182
DESCRIPTION
Insertion of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic
shunt(s) (TIPS) (includes venous access, hepatic
and portal vein catheterization, portography with
hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract
formation/dilatation, stent placement and all
associated imaging guidance and documentation
(Do not report 75885 or 75887 in conjunction with
code 37182)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
267.00
30
3.0+T
124.00
30
3.0+T
(For open procedure, use 37140)
37183
Revision of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic
shunt(s)(TIPS)(includes venous access, hepatic and
portal vein catheterization, portography with
hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract
recanulization/dilation, stent placement and all
associated imaging guidance and documentation)
(Do not report 75885 or 75887 in conjunction with code 37183)
TRANSCATHETER PROCEDURES
Codes for catheter placement and the radiologic supervision and interpretation should also
be reported, in addition to the code(s) for the therapeutic aspect of the procedure.
ARTERIAL MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY
37184
37185
37186
Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical
190.00
thrombectomy, noncoronary, arterial or arterial
bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and
intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic
injection(s); initial vessel
second and all subsequent vessel(s) within the
62.00
same vascular family
(List separately in addition to code for primary mechanical
thrombectomy procedure)
Secondary percutaneous transluminal
thrombectomy (eg, nonprimary mechanical, snare
basket, suction technique), noncoronary, arterial or
arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic
guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological
thrombolytic injections, provided in conjunction with
another percutaneous intervention other than
primary mechanical thrombectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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129.00
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
VENOUS MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY
37187
37188
Percutaneous transluminal mechanical
thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural
pharmacological thrombolytic injections and
fluoroscopic guidance
Percutaneous transluminal mechanical
thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural
pharmacological thrombolytic injections and
fluoroscopic guidance, repeat treatment on
subsequent day during course of thrombolytic
therapy
185.00
3.0+T
160.00
OTHER PROCEDURES
37195
37200
Thrombolysis, cerebral, by intravenous infusion
Transcatheter biopsy
90.00
70.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75970)
37201
Transcatheter therapy, infusion for thrombolysis
other than coronary
95.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75970)
37201
37202
37201
37202
37203
Transcatheter therapy, infusion for thrombolysis
95.00
other than coronary
Transcatheter therapy, infusion other than for
105.00
thrombolysis, any type (eg, spasmolytic,
vasoconstrictive)
Transcatheter therapy, infusion for thrombolysis
95.00
other than coronary
Transcatheter therapy, infusion other than for
105.00
thrombolysis, any type (eg, spasmolytic,
vasoconstrictive)
(For 37201, 37202, for radiological supervision and interpretation, use
75896)
(For thromolysis of coronary vessels, see 92975, 92977)
Transcatheter retrieval, percutaneous, of
90.00
intravascular foreign body (eg, fractured venous or
arterial catheter)
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75961)
37204
Transcatheter occlusion or embolization (eg, for
300.00
tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to
occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous,
any method, non-central nervous system, non-head
or neck
(see also 61624, 61626)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75894)
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37205
37206
37207
37208
DESCRIPTION
Transcatheter placement of an intravascular
stent(s), (except coronary, carotid, and vertebral
vessel), percutaneous; initial vessel
each additional vessel
Transcatheter placement of an intravascular
stent(s), (non-coronary vessel), open; initial vessel
each additional vessel
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
150.00
3.0+T
70.00
150.00
3.0+T
70.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75960)
(For catheterizations, see 36215-36248)
(For transcatheter placement of intracoronary stent(s), see
92980, 92981)
37209
Exchange of a previously placed intravascular
catheter during thrombolytic therapy
40.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75900)
37215
37216
Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s),
cervical carotid artery, percutaneous; with distal
embolic protection
without distal embolic protection
300.00
90
3.0+T
300.00
90
3.0+T
INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND SERVICES
Intravascular ultrasound services include all transducer manipulations and repositioning
within the specific vessel being examined, both before and after therapeutic intervention (eg,
stent placement). Vascular access for intravascular ultrasound performed during a
therapeutic intervention is not reported separately.
37250
37251
Intrasvascular ultrasound (non-coronary vessel)
during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic
intervention; initial vessel
each additional vessel
30.00
23.00
(For catheterizations, see 36215-36248)
(For transcatheter therapies, see 37200-37208, 61624, 61626)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation see 75945, 75946)
ENDOSCOPY
Surgical vascular endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy.
37500
Vascular endoscopy, surgical, with ligation of
perforator veins, subfascial (SEPS)
216.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
(For open procedure, use 37760)
37501
Unlisted vascular endoscopy procedure
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
LIGATION
(For ligation treatment of intracranial aneurysm, see 61703)
(For transcatheter permanent arterial occlusion or embolization, see 61624-61626)
(For endovascular temporary arterial balloon occlusion, use 61623)
37565
37600
37605
37606
37607
37609
37615
37616
37617
37618
37620
Ligation, internal jugular vein
Ligation; external carotid artery
internal or common carotid artery
internal or common carotid artery, with gradual
occlusion, as witH Selverstone or Crutchfield
clamp
Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous
fistula
Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Ligation, major artery (eg, post-traumatic, rupture);
neck
chest
abdomen
extremity
Interruption, partial or complete, of inferior vena
cava by suture, ligation, plication, clip,
extravascular,intravascular (umbrella device)
160.00
160.00
160.00
80.00
30
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
104.00
90
4.0+T
30.00
160.00
14
30
3.0+T
4.0+T
300.00
270.00
120.00
240.00
90
30
30
90
11.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
5.0+T
100.00
200.00
80.00
30
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
30
3.0+T
200.00
30
3.0+T
133.00
90
3.0+T
161.00
90
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75940)
37650
37660
37700
37718
37722
37735
37760
37765
37766
Ligation of femoral vein
Ligation of common iliac vein
Ligation and division of long saphenous vein at
saphenofemoral junction, or distal interruptions
Ligation, division and stripping, short saphenous
vein
Ligation, division and stripping, long (greater)
saphenous veins from saphenofemoral junction to
knee or below
Ligation and division and complete stripping of long
or short saphenous veins with radical excision of
ulcer and skin graft and/or interruption of
communicating veins of lower leg, with excision of
deep fascia
Ligation of perforator veins, subfascial, radical
(Linton type), with or without skin graft, open
Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, one extremity;
10-20 stab incisions
more than 20 incisions
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37780
37785
DESCRIPTION
Ligation and division of short saphenous vein at
saphenopopliteal junction (separate procedure)
Ligation, division, and/or excision of recurrent or
secondary varicose veins (clusters), one leg
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
50.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
BR
30
3.0+T
132.00
BR
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
240.00
86.00
45
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
45
6.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
37788
37790
37799
Penile revascularization, artery, with or without vein
graft
Penile venous occlusive procedure
Unlisted procedure, vascular surgery
HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
SPLEEN
EXCISION
38100
38101
38102
Splenectomy; total (separate procedure)
partial
total, en bloc for extensive disease, in
conjunction with other procedure
(List in addition to code for primary procedure)
REPAIR
38115
Repair of ruptured spleen (splenorrhaphy) with or
without partial splenectomy
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
38120
38129
Laparoscopy, surgical, splenectomy
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, spleen
240.00
BR
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
40.00
7
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION
38200
Injection procedure for splenoportography
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75810)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
GENERAL
BONE MARROW OR STEM CELL SERVICES/PROCEDURES
38220
38221
38230
38240
38241
38242
Bone marrow; aspiration only
biopsy, needle or trocar
Bone marrow harvesting for transplantation
Bone marrow or blood-derived peripheral stem cell
transplantation; allogenic
autologous
allogeneic donor lymphocyte infusions
62.00
66.00
78.00
48.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
10
47.00
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
LYMPH NODES AND LYMPHATIC CHANNELS
INCISION
38300
38305
Drainage of lymph node abscess or lymphadenitis;
simple
extensive
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10021 or 10022)
38308
38380
38381
38382
Lymphangiotomy or other operations on lymphatic
channels
Suture and/or ligation of thoracic duct; cervical
approach
thoracic approach
abdominal approach
60.00
90
3.0+T
300.00
90
12.0+T
300.00
300.00
90
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
EXCISION
38500
38505
Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open,
superficial (separate procedure)
(Do not report 38500 with 38700-38780)
by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal,
axillary)
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10021, 10022)
38510
38520
open, deep cervical node(s)
60.00
30
open, deep cervical node(s) with excision
110.00
30
scalene fat pad
38525
open, deep axillary node(s)
60.00
30
38530
open, internal mammary node(s) (separate
120.00
30
procedure)
(Do not report 38530 with 38720-38746)
(For percutaneous needle biopsy, retroperitoneal lymph node or mass, see 49180)
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10022)
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38542
DESCRIPTION
Dissection, deep jugular node(s)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
100.00
30
3.0+T
130.00
30
3.0+T
275.00
30
3.0+T
320.00
60
3.0+T
400.00
90
5.0+T
(For radical cervical neck dissection, see 38720)
38550
38555
Excision of cystic hygroma, axillary or cervical;
without deep neurovascular dissection
with deep neurovascular dissection
LIMITED LYMPHADENECTOMY FOR STAGING
38562
38564
Limited lymphadenectomy for staging (separate
procedure); pelvic and para-aortic
retroperitoneal (aortic and/or splenic)
(When 38562 is combined with prostatectomy, use 55812 or 55842)
(When 38562 is combined with insertion of radioactive substance into
prostate, use 55862)
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
38570
38571
38572
Laparoscopy,surgical;with retroperitoneal lymph
node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
with bilateral total pelvic Lymphadenectomy
with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and
peri-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy) single
or multiple
165.00
10
3.0+T
211.00
249.00
10
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For drainage of lymphocele to peritoneal cavity, use 49323)
38589
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, lymphatic system
BR
3.0+T
RADICAL LYMPHADENECTOMY (RADICAL RESECTION OF LYMPH NODES)
(For limited pelvic and retroperitoneal lymphadenectomies, see 38562, 38564)
38700
38720
38724
38740
38745
38746
Suprahyoid lymphadenectomy
Cervical lymphadenectomy (complete)
Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck
dissection)
Axillary lymphadenectomy; superficial
complete
Thoracic lymphadenectomy, regional, including
mediastinal and peritracheal nodes
(Report in addition to code for primary procedure)
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320.00
350.00
60
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
100.00
200.00
78.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
38747
Abdominal lymphadenectomy, regional, including
celiac, gastric, portal, peripancreatic, with or without
para-aortic and vena caval nodes
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
87.00
38760
Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy, superficial,
including Cloquet's node (separate procedure)
Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy, superficial, in
continuity with pelvic lymphadenectomy, including
external iliac, hypogastric, and obturator nodes
(separate procedure)
Pelvic lymphadenectomy, including external iliac,
hypogastric, and obturator nodes (separate
procedure)
Retroperitoneal transabdominal lymphadenectomy,
extensive, including pelvic, aortic, and renal nodes
(separate procedure)
200.00
60
3.0+T
320.00
60
3.0+T
320.00
60
3.0+T
400.00
90
5.0+T
38765
38770
38780
(For excision and repair of lymphedematous skin and subcutaneous tissue,
see 15000, 15570-15650)
INTRODUCTION
38790
38792
Injection procedure; lymphangiography
for identification of sentinel node
40.00
40.00
14
14
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
BR
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
90
12.0+T
320.00
90
12.0+T
200.00
400.00
90
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75801-75807)
(For excision of sentinel node, see 38500-38542)
38794
38999
Cannulation, thoracic duct
Unlisted procedure, hemic or lymphatic system
MEDIASTINUM AND DIAPHRAGM
MEDIASTINUM
INCISION
39000
39010
Mediastinotomy with exploration, drainage, removal
of foreign body, or biopsy; cervical approach
transthoracic approach, including either
transthoracic or median sternotomy
EXCISION
39200
39220
Excision of mediastinal cyst
Excision of mediastinal tumor
(For substernal thyroidectomy, see 60270; for thymectomy, see 60520)
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F/U DAYS
ANES
Mediastinoscopy, with or without biopsy
Unlisted procedure, mediastinum
160.00
BR
90
5.0+T
3.0+T
Repair, laceration of diaphragm, any approach
Repair, paraesophageal hiatus hernia,
transabdominal, with or without fundoplasty,
vagotomy, and/or pyloroplasty, except neonatal
Repair, neonatal diaphragmatic hernia, with or
without chest tube insertion and with or without
creation of ventral hernia
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 39503)
320.00
360.00
60
60
3.0+T
13.0+T
360.00
60
13.0+T
Repair, diaphragmatic hernia (esophageal hiatal);
transthoracic
combined, thoracoabdominal
combined, thoracoabdominal, with dilation of
stricture (with or without gastroplasty)
Repair, diaphragmatic hernia (other than neonatal),
traumatic; acute
chronic
Imbrication of diaphragm for eventration,
transthoracic or transabdominal, paralytic or
nonparalytic
Resection, diaphragm, with simple repair (eg,
primary suture)
with complex repair (eg, prosthetic material,
local muscle flap)
Unlisted procedure, diaphragm
320.00
60
11.0+T
320.00
320.00
60
60
11.0+T
11.0+T
320.00
60
11.0+T
320.00
275.00
60
60
11.0+T
11.0+T
320.00
60
11.0+T
328.00
60
11.0+T
ENDOSCOPY
39400
39499
DIAPHRAGM
REPAIR
39501
39502
39503
39520
39530
39531
39540
39541
39545
39560
39561
39599
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ANES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
LIPS
(For procedures on skin of lips, see 10060 et seq)
EXCISION
40490
40500
40510
40520
Biopsy of lip
Vermilionectomy (lip shave), with mucosal
advancement
Excision of lip; transverse wedge excision with
primary closure
V-excision with primary direct linear closure
12.00
160.00
15
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
240.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
120
3.0+T
40.00
68.00
140.00
280.00
30
30
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
6.0+T
360.00
240.00
280.00
90
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
(For excision of mucous lesions, see 40810-40816)
40525
40527
40530
full thickness, reconstruction with local flap
(eg, Estlander or fan)
full thickness, reconstruction with cross lip flap
(Abbe-Estlander)
Resection lip, more than one-fourth, without
reconstruction
(For reconstruction, see 13131 et seq)
REPAIR (CHEILOPLASTY)
40650
40652
40654
40700
40701
40702
40720
Repair lip, full thickness; vermilion only
up to half vertical height
over one half vertical height, or complex
Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary,
partial or complete, unilateral
primary bilateral, one stage procedure
primary bilateral, one of two stages
secondary, by recreation of defect and
reclosure
(To report rhinoplasty only for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft
lip, see 30460, 30462)
40761
with cross lip pedicle flap (Abbe-Estlander
type), including sectioning and inserting of
pedicle
340.00
90
6.0+T
(For repair cleft palate, see 42200 et seq)
(For other reconstructive procedures, see 14060, 14061, 15120-15261,
15574, 15576, 15630)
40799
Unlisted procedure, lips
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ANES
VESTIBULE OF MOUTH
The vestibule is the part of the oral cavity outside the dentoalveolar structures, including the
mucosal and submucosal tissue of lips and cheeks.
INCISION
40800
40801
40804
40805
40806
Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma, vestibule of
mouth; simple
complicated
Removal of embedded foreign body; simple
complicated
Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)
8.00
3.0+T
20.00
12.00
BR
25.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
16.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
40.00
80.00
BR
25.00
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
56.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
170.00
BR
BR
BR
260.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION, DESTRUCTION
40808
40810
40812
40814
40816
40818
40819
40820
Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa
vestibule of mouth; without repair
with simple repair
with complex repair
complex with excision of underlying muscle
Excision of mucosa as donor graft
Excision of frenum, labial or buccal
(frenumectomy, frenulectomy, frenectomy)
Destruction of lesion or scar by physical methods
(eg, laser, thermal, cryo, chemical)
REPAIR
40830
40831
40840
40842
40843
40844
40845
Closure of laceration, vestibule of mouth; 2.5 cm or
less
over 2.5 cm or complex
Vestibuloplasty; anterior
posterior, unilateral
posterior, bilateral
entire arch
complex (including ridge extension, muscle
repositioning)
30
(For skin grafts, see 15000 et seq)
40899
Unlisted procedure, vestibule of mouth
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F/U DAYS
ANES
TONGUE AND FLOOR OF MOUTH
INCISION
41000
41005
41006
41007
41008
41009
41010
41015
41016
41017
41018
Intraoral incision and drainage of abscess, cyst, or
hematoma of tongue or floor of mouth; lingual
sublingual, superficial
sublingual, deep, supramylohyoid
submental space
submandibular space
masticator space
Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
Extraoral incision and drainage of abscess, cyst, or
hematoma of floor of mouth; sublingual
submental
submandibular
masticator space
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
25.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
24.00
24.00
24.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For frenoplasty, see 41520)
EXCISION
41100
41105
41108
41110
41112
41113
41114
41115
41116
41120
41130
41135
41140
41145
41150
41153
41155
Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
posterior one-third
Biopsy of floor of mouth
Excision of lesion of tongue without closure
Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; anterior
two-thirds
posterior one-third
with local tongue flap
(List in addition to code 41112, 41113)
Excision of lingual frenum (frenectomy)
Excision, lesion of floor of mouth
Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
hemiglossectomy
partial, with unilateral radical neck dissection
complete or total, with or without
tracheostomy, without radical neck dissection
complete or total, with or without tracheostomy,
with unilateral radical neck dissection
composite procedure with resection floor of
mouth and mandibular resection, without
radical neck dissection
composite procedure with resection floor of
mouth, with suprahyoid neck dissection
composite procedure with resection floor of
mouth, mandibular resection, and radical neck
dissection (Commando type)
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12.00
12.00
160.00
160.00
30
30
15
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
160.00
BR
120
6.0+T
25.00
60.00
160.00
280.00
480.00
540.00
30
30
120
120
120
120
3.0+T
3.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
620.00
120
6.0+T
480.00
120
6.0+T
520.00
120
6.0+T
600.00
120
6.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
REPAIR
41250
41251
41252
Repair of laceration 2.5 cm or less; floor of mouth
and/or anterior two-thirds of tongue
posterior one-third of tongue
Repair of laceration of tongue, floor of mouth, over
2.6 cm or complex
56.00
30
3.0+T
56.00
120.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
41500
41510
41520
Fixation of tongue, mechanical, other than suture
(eg, K-wire)
Suture of tongue to lip for micrognathia (Douglas
type procedure)
Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with
Z-plasty)
BR
3.0+T
75.00
30
3.0+T
75.00
30
3.0+T
(For frenotomy, see 40806, 41010)
41599
Unlisted procedure, tongue, floor of mouth
BR
3.0+T
DENTOALVEOLAR STRUCTURES
INCISION
41800
41805
41806
Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma
Removal of embedded foreign body; soft tissues
bone
8.00
20.00
60.00
21
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION, DESTRUCTION
41820
41821
41822
41823
41825
41826
41827
Gingivectomy, excision gingiva, each quadrant
Operculectomy, excision pericoronal tissues
Excision of fibrous tuberosities
Excision of osseous tuberosities
Excision of lesion or tumor (except listed above);
without repair
with simple repair
with complex repair
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
100.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For nonexcisional destruction, see 41850)
41828
41830
41850
Excision of hyperplastic alveolar mucosa, each
quadrant (specify)
Alveolectomy, including curettage of osteitis or
sequestrectomy
Destruction of lesion (except excision),
dentoalveolar structures
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3.0+T
60
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
OTHER PROCEDURES
41870
41872
41874
Periodontal mucosal grafting
Gingivoplasty, each quadrant (specify)
Alveoloplasty each quadrant (specify)
BR
BR
120.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For closure of lacerations, see 40830, 40831)
(For segmental osteotomy, see 21206)
(For reduction of fractures, see 21421-21490)
41899
Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures
BR
3.0+T
8.00
3.0+T
PALATE AND UVULA
INCISION
42000
Drainage of abscess of palate, uvula
EXCISION, DESTRUCTION
42100
42104
42106
42107
Biopsy of palate, uvula
Excision, lesion of palate, uvula; without closure
with simple primary closure
with local flap closure
12.00
160.00
160.00
BR
30
90
90
3.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
90
6.0+T
(For skin graft, see 14040-14300; for mucosal graft, see 40818)
42120
Resection of palate or extensive resection of lesion
160.00
(For reconstruction of palate with extraoral tissue, see 14040-14300,15050,
15120, 15240, 15576)
42140
42145
42160
Uvulectomy, excision of uvula
Palatopharyngoplasty eg,
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
Destruction of lesion, palate or uvula (thermal, cryo
or chemical)
12.00
320.00
30
90
3.0+T
6.0+T
180.00
60
3.0+T
56.00
120.00
240.00
30
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
6.0+T
320.00
90
6.0+T
320.00
90
6.0+T
REPAIR
42180
42182
42200
42205
42210
Repair, laceration of palate; up to 2 cm
over 2 cm or complex
Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate
only
Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar
ridge; soft tissue only
with bone graft to alveolar ridge
(includes obtaining graft)
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42215
42220
42225
42226
42227
42235
42260
DESCRIPTION
Palatoplasty for cleft palate; major revision
secondary lengthening procedure
attachment pharyngeal flap
Lengthening of palate, and pharyngeal flap
Lengthening of palate, with island flap
Repair of anterior palate, including vomer flap
Repair of nasolabial fistula
FEE
F/U DAYS
240.00
280.00
240.00
240.00
240.00
120.00
80.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
30
ANES
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
3.0+T
(For repair of cleft lip, see 40700 et seq)
42299
Unlisted procedure, palate, uvula
BR
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
SALIVARY GLANDS AND DUCTS
INCISION
42300
42305
42310
42320
42330
42335
42340
Drainage of abscess; parotid, simple
parotid, complicated
submaxillary or sublingual, intraoral
submaxillary, external
Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary),
sublingual or parotid, uncomplicated, intraoral
submandibular (submaxillary), complicated,
intraoral
parotid, extraoral or complicated intraoral
40.00
30
3.0+T
100.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
60.00
60.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
60
3.0+T
240.00
60
3.0+T
280.00
60
3.0+T
240.00
60
3.0+T
440.00
60
3.0+T
EXCISION
42400
Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022)
42405
incisional
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
42408
42409
Excision of sublingual salivary cyst (ranula)
Marsupialization of sublingual salivary cyst (ranula)
(For fistulization of sublingual salivary cyst, see 42325)
42410
42415
42420
42425
42426
Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral
lobe, without nerve dissection
lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of
facial nerve
total, with dissection and preservation of facial
nerve
total, en bloc removal with sacrifice of facial
nerve
total, with unilateral radical neck dissection
(For suture or grafting of facial nerve, see 64864, 64865, 69740, 69745)
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42440
42450
DESCRIPTION
Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland
Excision of sublingual gland
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
160.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
BR
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR
42500
42505
42507
42508
42509
42510
Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty;
primary or simple
secondary or complicated
Parotid duct diversion, bilateral (Wilke type
procedure);
with excision of one submandibular gland
with excision of both submandibular glands
with ligation of both submandibular
(Wharton's) ducts
BR
BR
180.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
42550
Injection procedure for sialography
4.00
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 70390)
42600
42650
42660
42665
42699
Closure salivary fistula
Dilation salivary duct
Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or
without injection
Ligation salivary duct, intraoral
Unlisted procedure, salivary glands or ducts
160.00
4.00
4.00
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
75.00
BR
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
PHARYNX, ADENOIDS, AND TONSILS
INCISION
42700
42720
42725
Incision and drainage abscess; peritonsillar
retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal, intraoral
approach
retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal, external
approach
12.00
40.00
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
140.00
15
4.0+T
EXCISION, DESTRUCTION
(When resection codes are combined with radical neck dissection, use also 38720; for
closure with myocutaneous or other flap, use appropriate number in addition)
42800
42802
42804
42806
Biopsy; oropharynx
hypopharynx
nasopharynx, visible lesion, simple
nasopharynx, survey for unknown primary
lesion
12.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15
15
15
15
(For laryngoscopic biopsy, see 31510, 31535, 31536)
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3.0+T
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CODE
42808
42809
42810
42815
42820
42821
42825
42826
42830
42831
42835
42836
42842
42844
42845
DESCRIPTION
Excision or destruction of lesion of pharynx, any
method
Removal of foreign body from pharynx
Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to
skin and subcutaneous tissues
Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula,
extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into
pharynx
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; under age 12
age 12 or over
Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; under age 12
age 12 or over
Adenoidectomy, primary; under age 12
age 12 or over
Adenoidectomy, secondary; under age 12
age 12 or over
Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or
retromolar trigone; without closure
closure with local flap (eg, tongue, buccal)
closure with other flap
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
40.00
90
3.0+T
50.00
60.00
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
30
3.0+T
60.00
80.00
60.00
80.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
180.00
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
500.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For closure with other flap(s), use appropriate number for flap(s).
When combined with radical neck dissection, use also 38720.)
42860
42870
Excision of tonsil tags
Excision or destruction lingual tonsil, any method
(separate procedure)
40.00
40.00
(For resection of the nasopharynx (eg, juvenile angiofibroma) by bicoronal
and/or transzygomatic approach, see 61586 and 61600)
(For excision and repair of hypopharyngeal diverticulum, cervical approach,
see 43130)
42890
42892
42894
Limited pharyngectomy
240.00
Resection of lateral pharyngeal wall or pyriform
300.00
sinus, direct closure by advancement of lateral and
posterior pharyngeal walls
Resection of pharyngeal wall requiring closure with
450.00
myocutaneous flap
(When combined with radical neck dissection, use also 38720)
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
90
6.0+T
90
90
3.0+T
6.0+T
REPAIR
42900
42950
Suture pharynx for wound or injury
Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation
on pharynx)
40.00
240.00
(For pharyngeal flap, use 42225)
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42953
DESCRIPTION
Pharyngoesophageal repair
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
90
12.0+T
240.00
90
6.0+T
(For closure with myocutaneous or other flap, use
appropriate number in addition)
OTHER PROCEDURES
42955
42960
42961
42962
42970
42971
42972
42999
Pharyngostomy (fistulization of pharynx, external for
feeding)
Control oropharyngeal hemorrhage primary or
secondary (eg, post-tonsillectomy); simple
complicated, requiring hospitalization
with secondary surgical intervention
Control of nasopharyngeal hemorrhage, primary or
secondary (eg, postadenoidectomy); simple, with
posterior nasal packs, with or without anterior packs
and/or cautery
complicated, requiring hospitalization
with secondary surgical intervention
Unlisted procedure, pharynx, adenoids, or tonsils
12.00
50.00
60.00
40.00
4.0+T
21
21
4.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
120.00
BR
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
90
6.0+T
180.00
320.00
90
90
6.0+T
12.0+T
ESOPHAGUS
INCISION
(For esophageal intubation with laparotomy, use 43510)
43020
43030
43045
Esophagotomy, cervical approach, with removal of
foreign body
Cricopharyngeal myotomy
Esophagotomy, thoracic approach, with removal of
foreign body
EXCISION
(For gastrointestinal reconstruction for previous esophagectomy, see 43360, 43361)
43100
43101
43107
43108
Excision of lesion, esophagus, with primary repair;
cervical approach
thoracic or abdominal approach
Total or near total esophagectomy, without
thoracotomy; with pharyngogastrostomy or cervical
esophagogastrostomy, with or without pyloroplasty
(transhiatal)
with colon interposition or small intestine
reconstruction, including intestine mobilization,
preparation and anastomosis(es)
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90
12.0+T
300.00
600.00
90
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
700.00
90
12.0+T
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43112
43113
43116
DESCRIPTION
Total or near total esophagectomy, with
thoracotomy; with pharyngogastrostomy or cervical
esophagogastrostomy, with or without pyloroplasty
with colon interposition or small intestine
reconstruction, including intestine mobilization,
preparation, and anastomosis(es)
Partial esophagectomy, cervical, with free intestinal
graft, including microvascular anastomosis,
obtaining the graft and intestinal reconstruction
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
630.00
90
12.0+T
720.00
90
12.0+T
90
12.0+T
630.00
90
12.0+T
690.00
90
12.0+T
600.00
90
12.0+T
600.00
90
12.0+T
700.00
90
12.0+T
590.00
90
12.0+T
250.00
90
12.0+T
325.00
90
12.0+T
650.00
(For free jejunal graft with mircovascular anastomosis perfomed by
another physician, use 43496)
43117
43118
43121
43122
43123
43124
43130
43135
Partial esophagectomy, distal two-thirds, with
thoracotomy and separate abdominal incision, with
or without proximal gastrectomy; with thoracic
esophagogastrostomy, with or without pyloroplasty
(Ivor Lewis)
with colon interposition or small intestine
reconstruction, including intestine mobilization,
preparation, and anastomosis(es)
Partial esophagectomy, distal two-thirds, with
thoracotomy only, with or without proximal
gastrectomy,with thoracic esophagogastrostomy,
with or without pyloroplasty
Partial esophagectomy, thoracoabdominal or
abdominal approach, with or without proximal
gastrectomy; with esophagogastrostomy, with or
without pyloroplasty
with colon interposition or small intestine
reconstruction, including intestine mobilization,
preparation, and anastomosis(es)
Total or partial esophagectomy, without
reconstruction (any approach),with cervical
esophagostomy
Diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or esophagus, with
or without myotomy; cervical approach
thoracic approach
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY
(Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy)
43200
43201
Esophagoscopy, rigid or flexible; diagnostic, with or
without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or
washing(separate procedure)
with directed submucosal injection(s), any
substance
60.00
15
4.0+T
80.00
30
4.0+T
80.00
80.00
15
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
72.00
100.00
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
79.00
15
4.0+T
80.00
15
4.0+T
100.00
80.00
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For injection sclerosis of esophageal varcies, use 43204)
43202
43204
with biopsy, single or multiple
with injection sclerosis of esophageal varices
43205
43215
with band ligation of esophageal varcies
with removal of foreign body
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74235)
43216
43217
43219
43220
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare technique
with insertion of plastic tube or stent
with balloon dilation (less than 30 mm
diameter)
(For dilation without visualization, see 43450-43453)
(For endoscopic dilation with balloon 30 mm diameter or larger, 43458)
43226
with insertion of guide wire followed by dilation
over guide wire
80.00
15
4.0+T
100.00
15
4.0+T
100.00
15
4.0+T
66.00
80.00
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74360)
43227
43228
43231
43232
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s),or other
lesions(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
with endoscopic ultrasound examination
with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramur
or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s)
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43234
43235
43236
43237
43238
DESCRIPTION
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, simple primary
examination (eg, with small diameter flexible
endoscope)(separate procedure)
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including
esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum
and/or jejunum as appropriate; diagnostic, with or
without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or
washing (separate procedure)
with directed submucosal injection(s), any
substance
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including
esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum
and/or jejunum as appropriate; with endoscopic
ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus
with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided
intramural or transmural fine needle
aspiration/biopsy(s), esophagus (includes
endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to
the esophagus)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60.00
7
4.0+T
80.00
7
4.0+T
100.00
7
4.0+T
63.00
4.0+T
78.00
4.0+T
(For injection sclerosis of esophageal and/or gastric varices, use 43243)
43239
43240
43241
43242
43243
43244
43245
43246
with biopsy, single or multiple
with transmural drainage of pseudocyst
with transendoscopic intraluminal tube or
catheter placement
with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided
intramural or transmural fine needle
aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic
ultrasound examination of the esophagus,
stomach, and either the duodenum and/or
jejunum as appropriate)
(Do not report 43242 in conjunction with 76942,
76975)
100.00
117.00
100.00
7
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
100.00
7
4.0+T
with injection sclerosis of esophageal and/or
gastric varices
with band ligation of esophageal and/or gastric
varices
with dilation of gastric outlet for obstruction
(eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)
(Do not report 43245 in conjunction with
43256)
100.00
7
4.0+T
87.00
15
4.0+T
140.00
7
4.0+T
240.00
45
5.0+T
with directed placement of percutaneous
gastrostomy tube
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74350)
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43247
DESCRIPTION
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including
esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum
and/or jejunum as appropriate; with removal of
foreign body
FEE
F/U DAYS
240.00
ANES
45
5.0+T
60.00
15
4.0+T
80.00
15
4.0+T
97.00
15
4.0+T
100.00
7
4.0+T
100.00
100.00
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
100.00
7
4.0+T
15
4.0+T
160.00
7
4.0+T
160.00
160.00
160.00
7
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
280.00
7
4.0+T
200.00
7
4.0+T
220.00
7
4.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74235)
43248
43249
43250
43251
43255
43256
43258
with insertion of guide wire followed by dilation
of esophagus over guide wire
with balloon dilation of esophagus (less than
30 mm diameter)
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare technique
with control of bleeding, any method
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
(For injection sclerosis of esophageal varices, use 43204 or 43243)
43259
with endoscopic ultrasound examination,
including the esophagus, stomach, and either
the duodenum and/or jejunum as appropriate
75.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76975)
43260
43261
43262
43263
43264
43265
43267
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP); diagnostic, with or without collection of
specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate
procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
with pressure measurement of sphincter of
Oddi (pancreatic duct or common bile duct)
with endoscopic retrograde removal of
calculus/calculi from biliary and/or pancreatic
ducts
with endoscopic retrograde destruction,
lithotripsy of calculus/calculi, any method
with endoscopic retrograde insertion of
nasobiliary or nasopancreatic drainage tube
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DESCRIPTION
43268
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP); with endoscopic retrogade insertion of
tube or sent into bile or pancreatic duct
with endoscopic retrograde removal of foreign
body and/or change of tube or stent
with endoscopic retrograde balloon dilation of
ampulla, biliary and/or pancreatic duct(s)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
43269
43271
43272
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
170.00
7
4.0+T
220.00
7
4.0+T
200.00
7
4.0+T
200.00
7
4.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74328,74329, 74330)
(When done with sphincterotomy, also use 43262)
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
43280
Laparascopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty
(eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)
320.00
90
4.0+T
(For open approach, use 43324)
43289
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, esophagus
BR
4.0+T
REPAIR
43300
43305
43310
43312
43313
43314
Esophagoplasty, (plastic repair or reconstruction),
cervical approach; without repair of
tracheoesophageal fistula
with repair of tracheoesophageal fistula
Esophagoplasty, (plastic repair or reconstruction),
thoracic approach; without repair of
tracheoesophageal fistula
with repair of tracheoesophageal fistula
Esophagoplasty for congenital defect, (plastic repair
or reconstruction), thoracic approach, without repair
of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula
with repair of congenital tracheoesophageal
fistula
200.00
90
11.0+T
360.00
360.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
650.00
BR
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
BR
90
11.0+T
90
12.0+T
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 43313, 43314)
43320
Esophagogastrostomy (cardioplasty), with or without
vagotomy and pyloroplasty, transabdominal or
transthoracic approach
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CODE
43324
DESCRIPTION
Esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Belsey
IV, Hill procedures)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
90
12.0+T
320.00
90
12.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
320.00
90
12.0+T
400.00
90
11.0+T
400.00
240.00
90
90
11.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
240.00
600.00
90
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
12.0+T
650.00
90
12.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
12.0+T
12.0+T
342.00
90
12.0+T
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 43280)
43325
Esophagogastric fundoplasty; with fundic patch
(Thal-Nissen procedure)
(For cricopharyngeal myotomy, see 43030)
43326
43330
43331
with gastroplasty (eg, Collis)
Esophagomyotomy (Heller type); abdominal
approach
thoracic approach
(For thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy, use 32665)
43340
43341
43350
43351
43352
43360
43361
43400
43401
43405
43410
43415
43420
43425
Esophagojejunostomy (without total gastrectomy);
abdominal approach
thoracic approach
Esophagostomy, fistulization of esophagus,
external; abdominal approach
thoracic approach
cervical approach
Gastrointestinal reconstruction for previous
esophagectomy, for obstructing esophageal lesion
or fistula, or for previous esophageal exclusion; with
stomach, with or without pyloroplasty
with colon interposition or small intestine
reconstruction, including intestine mobilization,
preparation, and anastomosis(es)
Ligation, direct, esophageal varices
Transection of esophagus with repair, for
esophageal varices
Ligation or stapling at gastroesophageal junction for
pre-existing esophageal perforation
Suture of esophageal wound or injury; cervical
approach
transthoracic or transabdominal approach
Closure of esophagostomy or fistula; cervical
approach
transthoracic or transabdominal approach
BR
7.0+T
280.00
180.00
90
90
12.0+T
7.0+T
280.00
90
12.0+T
(For repair of esophageal hiatal hernia, see 39520 et seq)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
MANIPULATION
(For associated esophagogram, use 74220)
43450
43453
Dilation of esophagus; by unguided sound or
bougie, single or multiple passes
over guide wire
20.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
(For dilation with direct visualization, see 43220)
43456
43458
by balloon or dilator, retrograde
with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) for
achalasia
20.00
80.00
15
3.0+T
4.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74360;
(For dilation with balloon less than 30 mm diameter, see 43220)
43460
Esophagogastric tamponade, with balloon
(Sengstaaken type)
20.00
3.0+T
(For removal of esophageal foreign body by balloon catheter, see 43215,
43247, 74235)
OTHER PROCEDURES
43496
Free jejunum transfer with microvascular
anastomosis
(Do not report 43496 in addition to code 69990)
43499
Unlisted procedure, esophagus
600.00
90
BR
6.0+T
3.0+T
STOMACH
INCISION
43500
43501
43502
43510
43520
Gastrotomy; with exploration or foreign body removal
with suture repair of bleeding ulcer
with suture repair of pre-existing
esophagogastric laceration (eg, Mallory-Weiss)
with esophageal dilation and insertion of
permanent intraluminal tube (eg, Celestin or
Mousseaux-Barbin)
Pyloromyotomy, cutting of pyloric muscle
(Fredet-Ramstedt type operation)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 43520)
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200.00
282.00
45
45
45
5.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
199.00
45
6.0+T
200.00
45
6.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
43600
43605
43610
43611
43620
43621
43622
43631
43632
43633
43634
43635
43640
43641
Biopsy of stomach; by capsule, tube, peroral (one or
20.00
more specimens)
by laparotomy
200.00
Excision, local; ulcer or benign tumor of stomach
240.00
malignant tumor of stomach
243.00
Gastrectomy, total; with esophagoenterostomy
400.00
with Roux-en-Y reconstruction
435.00
with formation of intestinal pouch, any type
450.00
Gastrectomy, partial, distal; with
361.00
gastroduodenostomy
with gastrojejunostomy
361.00
with Roux-en-Y reconstruction
366.00
with formation of intestinal pouch
BR
Vagotomy when performed with partial distal
37.00
gastrectomy
(List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)
(Use 43635 in conjunction with 43631, 43632, 43633, 43634)
Vagotomy including pyloroplasty, with or without
gastrostomy; truncal or selective
parietal cell (highly selective)
7
4.0+T
45
45
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
90
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
280.00
60
6.0+T
280.00
60
6.0+T
(For pyloroplasty, see 43800; for vagotomy, see 64752-64760)
(For regional thoracic lymphadenectomy, see 38746)
(For regional abdominal lymphadenectomy, see 38747)
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
43644
43645
43651
43652
43653
43659
Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure;
with gastric bypass and roux-en-y
gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
with gastric bypass and small intestine
reconstruction to limit absorption
Laparoscopy, surgical; transection of vagus nerves,
truncal
transection of vagus nerves, selective or
highly selective
gastrostomy, without construction of gastric
tube (eg, Stamm procedure)(separate
procedure)
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, stomach
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453.00
90
6.0+T
489.00
90
6.0+T
174.00
90
6.0+T
207.00
90
6.0+T
145.00
90
6.0+T
BR
6.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74350, 75984)
(For endoscopic placement of gastrostomy tube, see 43246)
43750
43752
Percutaneous placement of gastrostomy tube
Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring
physician's skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes
fluoroscopy, image documentation and report)
160.00
7.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, use 76000)
(For enteric tube placement, see 44500, 74340)
(Do not report 43752 in conjunction with critical care codes 99291-99292,
or neonatal intensive care codes 99295-99298)
43760
43761
Change of gastrostomy tube
Repositioning of the gastric feeding tube, any
method, through the duodenum for enteric nutrition
20.00
60.00
3.0+T
BARIATRIC SURGERY
43770
43771
43772
43773
43774
Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure;
placement of adjustable gastric band (gastric band
and subcutaneous port components)
revision of adjustable gastric band component
only
removal of adjustable gastric band component
only
removal and replacement of adjustable gastric
band component only
removal of adjustable gastric band and
subcutaneous port components
286.00
90
6.0+T
329.00
90
6.0+T
251.00
90
6.0+T
329.00
90
6.0+T
251.00
90
6.0+T
200.00
45
5.0+T
Gastroduodenostomy
240.00
Gastrojejunostomy; without vagotomy
240.00
with vagotomy, any type
300.00
Gastrostomy, open; without construction of gastric
160.00
tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
neonatal, for feeding
160.00
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 43831)
45
45
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
6.0+T
5.0+T
45
5.0+T
45
5.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
43800
Pyloroplasty
(For pyloroplasty and vagotomy, see 43640)
43810
43820
43825
43830
43831
43832
with construction of gastric tube
(eg, Janeway procedure)
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43840
43842
43843
43845
43846
43847
43848
43850
43855
43860
43865
43870
43880
43886
43887
43888
43999
DESCRIPTION
Gastrorrhaphy, suture of perforated duodenal or
gastric ulcer, wound, or injury
Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass,
for morbid obesity; vertical-banded gastroplasty
other than vertical-banded gastroplasty
Gastric restrictive procedure with partial gastrectomy,
pylorus-preserving duodenoileostomy and
ileoileostomy (50 to 100 cm common channel) to limit
absorption (biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal
switch)
Gastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for
morbid obesity; with short limb (150 cm or less)
Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy
with small intestine reconstruction to limit
absorption
Revision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for
morbid obesity, other than adjustable gastric band
(separate procedure)
Revision of gastroduodenal anastomosis
(gastroduodenostomy) with reconstruction; without
vagotomy
with vagotomy
Revision of gastrojejunal anastomosis
(gastrojejunostomy) with reconstruction, with or
without partial gastrectomy or intestine resection;
without vagotomy
with vagotomy
Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Closure of gastrocolic fistula
Gastric restrictive procedure, open; revision of
subcutaneous port component only
removal of subcutaneous port component only
removal and replacement of subcutaneous
port component only
Unlisted procedure, stomach
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
45
6.0+T
700.00
90
6.0+T
700.00
BR
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
800.00
90
6.0+T
800.00
90
6.0+T
432.00
60
6.0+T
360.00
60
6.0+T
400.00
360.00
60
60
6.0+T
6.0+T
400.00
160.00
320.00
76.00
60
45
45
90
6.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
75.00
106.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
BR
5.0+T
INTESTINES (EXCEPT RECTUM)
INCISION
44005
Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion)
(separate procedure)
240.00
45
5.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
(For laparoscopic approach, use 44200)
44010
Duodenotomy, for exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign
body removal
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
44015
Tube or needle catheter jejunostomy for enteral
alimentation, intraoperative, any method
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
160.00
44020
Enterotomy, small bowel, other than duodenum; for
exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign body removal
for decompression (eg, Baker tube)
Colotomy, for exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign body
removal
Reduction of volvulus, intussusception, internal
hernia, by laparotomy
Correction of malrotation by lysis of duodenal bands
and/or reduction of midgut volvulus (eg, Ladd
procedure)
240.00
60
4.0+T
240.00
260.00
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
20.00
7
4.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
280.00
280.00
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
60
90
4.0+T
5.0+T
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
400.00
90
5.0+T
44021
44025
44050
44055
4.0+T
EXCISION
44100
44110
44111
44120
44121
44125
44126
44127
44128
Biopsy of intestine by capsule, tube, peroral (one or
more specimens)
Excision of one or more lesions of small or large
intestine not requiring anastomosis, exteriorization,
or fistulization; single enterotomy
multiple enterotomies
Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single
resection and anastomosis
(Do not report 44120 in addition to 45136)
each additional resection and anastomosis
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
78.00
with enterostomy
280.00
Enterectomy, resection of small intestine for
580.00
congenital atresia, single resection and anastomosis
of proximal segment of intestine, without tapering
with tapering
666.00
each additional resection and anastomosis
72.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 44128 in conjunction with codes 44126, 44127)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 44126, 44127, 44128)
44130
44133
Enteroenterostomy, anastomosis of intestine, with or
without cutaneous enterostomy (separate procedure)
Donor enterectomy, open, with preparation and
maintenance of allograft; partial, from living donor
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44135
44136
44137
44139
44140
44141
44143
44144
44145
44146
44147
44150
DESCRIPTION
Intestinal allotransplantation; from cadeavor donor
from living donor
Removal of transplanted intestinal allograft, complete
Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed
in conjunction with partial colectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 44139 only for codes 44140-44147)
Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis
with skin level cecostomy or colostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44204)
with end colostomy and closure of distal
segment (Hartmann type procedure)
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44206)
with resection, with colostomy or ileostomy and
creation of mucofistula
with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44207)
with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis),
with colostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44208)
abdominal and transanal approach
Colectomy, total, abdominal, without proctectomy;
with ileostomy or ileoproctostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44210)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
400.00
800.00
BR
39.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
320.00
400.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
325.00
90
5.0+T
310.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
380.00
440.00
90
90
5.0+T
6.0+T
44151
44152
with continent ileostomy
with rectal mucosectomy, ileoanal anastomosis,
with or without loop ileostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure,use 44211)
400.00
480.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
44153
with rectal mucosectomy, ileoanal anastomosis,
creation of ileal reservoir (S or J), with or without
loop ileostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44211)
530.00
90
6.0+T
44155
Colectomy, total, abdominal, with proctectomy; with
ileostomy
(For laparoscopic procedure, use 44212)
480.00
90
6.0+T
44156
44160
with continent ileostomy
Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum
and ileocolostomy
460.00
310.00
90
90
6.0+T
5.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
44180
Laparoscopy, surgical; enterolysis (freeing of
intestinal adhesion)(separate procedure)
251.00
90
6.0+T
172.00
90
6.0+T
287.00
315.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
381.00
90
6.0+T
(For laparoscopy with salpingolysis, ovariolysis, use 58660)
44186
44187
44188
44202
44203
Laparoscopy, surgical; jejunostomy (eg, for
decompression or feeding)
ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
Laparoscopy, surgical, colostomy or skin level
cecostomy
enterectomy, resection of small intestine,
single resection and anastomosis
each additional small intestine resection and
anastomosis
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 44203 in conjunction with code 44202)
(For open procedure, see 44120, 44121)
70.00
44204
colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
(For open procedure, use 44140)
402.00
90
6.0+T
44205
colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal
ileum with ileocolostomy
(For open procedure, use 44160)
356.00
90
6.0+T
44206
Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with end
colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann
type procedure)
(For open procedure, use 44143)
432.00
90
6.0+T
44207
colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with
coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
(For open procedure, use 44145)
473.00
90
6.0+T
44208
colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with
coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis) with
colostomy
(For open procedure, use 44146)
512.00
90
6.0+T
44210
colectomy, total, abdominal, without
protectomy, with ileostomy or ileoproctostomy
(For open procedure, use 44150)
453.00
90
6.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
44211
Laparoscopy, surgical;colectomy, total,
abdominal,with protectomy, with ileoanal
anastomosis, creation of ileal reservoir (S or J), with
loop ileostomy, with or without rectal mucosectomy
(For open procedure, use 44152, 44153)
563.00
90
6.0+T
44212
colectomy, total, abdominal, with proctectomy,
with ileostomy
(For open procedure, use 44155)
563.00
90
6.0+T
44213
Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of
splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial
colectomy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
55.00
44227
Laparoscopy, surgical, closure of enterostomy,
large or small intestine, with resection and
anastomosis
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, intestine (except
rectum)
457.00
90
6.0+T
BR
90
6.0+T
170.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
20.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
250.00
90
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
20.00
90
3.0+T
100.00
90
4.0+T
220.00
90
4.0+T
44238
ENTEROSTOMY - EXTERNAL FISTULIZATION OF INTESTINES
44300
44310
44312
44314
44316
Enterostomy, or cecostomy, tube (eg, for
decompression or feeding) (separate procedure)
Ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
(Do not report 44310 in conjunction with 44144,
44150-44153, 44155, 44156, 45113, 45119, 45136)
Revision of ileostomy; simple (release of superficial
scar) (separate procedure)
complicated (reconstruction in depth)
(separate procedure)
Continent ileostomy (Kock procedure) (separate
procedure)
(For fiberoptic evaluation, see 44385)
44320
44322
44340
44345
44346
Colostomy or skin level cecostomy;
with multiple biopsies (eg, for congenital
megacolon) (separate procedure)
Revision of colostomy; simple (release of superficial
scar) (separate procedure)
complicated (reconstruction in depth)
(separate procedure)
with repair of paracolostomy hernia
(separate procedure)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY, SMALL INTESTINE AND STOMAL
(For upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, see 43234-43258)
(Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy)
44360
44361
44363
44364
44365
44366
44369
44370
44372
44373
44376
44377
44378
44379
44380
44382
44383
Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond
second portion of duodenum, not including ileum;
diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s)
by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of foreign body
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare technique
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
with placement of percutaneous jejunostomy
tube
with conversion of percutaneous gastrostomy
tube to percutaneous jejunostomy tube
Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond
second portion of duodenum, including ileum;
diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s)
by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with transendonscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
Ileoscopy, through stoma; diagnostic, with or
without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or
washing (separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with transendoscopic stent placement
(inlcudes predilation)
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7
4.0+T
100.00
105.00
120.00
7
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
103.00
7
4.0+T
120.00
7
4.0+T
120.00
7
4.0+T
120.00
7
4.0+T
130.00
7
4.0+T
120.00
7
4.0+T
103.00
7
4.0+T
108.00
141.00
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
141.00
7
4.0+T
80.00
7
4.0+T
100.00
100.00
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
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44385
44386
44388
44389
44390
44391
44392
44393
44394
DESCRIPTION
Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal (abdominal
or pelvic) pouch; diagnostic, with or without
collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing
(separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
Colonscopy through stoma; diagnostic, with or
without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or
washing (separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of foreign body
with control of bleeding,(eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare techniques
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
7
4.0+T
100.00
70.00
7
7
4.0+T
4.0+T
150.00
150.00
BR
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
150.00
15
4.0+T
150.00
15
4.0+T
150.00
15
4.0+T
70.00
15
4.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
261.00
244.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
280.00
203.00
90
90
5.0+T
4.0+T
(For colonoscopy per rectum, see 45330-45385)
44397
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
INTRODUCTION
44500
Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg,
Miller-Abbott)(separate procedure)
7.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74340)
REPAIR
44602
44603
44604
44605
44615
Suture of small intestine (enterorrhaphy) for
perforated ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury, or
rupture; single perforation
multiple perforations
Suture of large intestine (colorrhaphy) for perforated
ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury or rupture (single
or multiple perforations); without colostomy
with colostomy
Intestinal stricturoplasty (enterotomy and
enterorrhaphy) with or without dilation, for intestinal
obstruction
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44620
44625
44626
44640
44650
44660
44661
DESCRIPTION
Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine;
with resection and anastomosis other than
colorectal
with resection and colorecta anastomosis
(eg, closure of Hartmann type procedure)
Closure of intestinal cutaneous fistula
Closure of enteroenteric or enterocolic fistula
Closure of enterovesical fistula; without intestinal or
bladder resection
with intestine and/or bladder resection
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
285.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
379.00
90
5.0+T
200.00
200.00
200.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
415.00
90
5.0+T
(For fistula closure, renocolic, see 50525, 50526; gastrocolic, see 43880;
rectovesical, see 45800, 45805)
44680
44700
44701
Intestinal plication (separate procedure)
240.00
Exclusion of small intestine from pelvis by mesh or
257.00
other prosthesis, or native tissue (eg, bladder or
omentum)
Intraoperative colonic lavage
47.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 44701 in conjunction with codes 44140, 44145, 44150,
or 44604 as appropriate)
(Do not report 44701 in conjunction with 44300, 44950-44960)
44799
Unlisted procedure, intestine
90
90
BR
4.0+T
4.0+T
5.0+T
(For unlisted laparoscopic procedure, intestine except rectum, use 44238)
MECKEL’S DIVERTICULUM AND THE MESENTERY
EXCISION
44800
44820
Excision of Meckel's diverticulum (diverticulectomy)
or omphalomesenteric duct
Excision of lesion of mesentery (separate procedure)
200.00
45
4.0+T
200.00
45
4.0+T
45
4.0+T
(For excision with bowel resection, see 44120 or 44140 et seq)
SUTURE
44850
Suture of mesentery (separate procedure)
160.00
(For reduction and repair of internal hernia, see 44050)
44899
Unlisted procedure, Meckel's diverticulum
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
APPENDIX
INCISION
44900
44901
Incision and drainage of appendiceal abscess, open
percutaneous
120.00
86.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
EXCISION
Incidental appendectomy during intra-abdominal surgery does not warrant a separate
identification.
44950
44955
Appendectomy;
when done for indicated purpose at time of
other major procedure (not as separate
procedure)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
44960
for ruptured appendix with abscess or
generalized peritonitis
160.00
160.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
160.00
45
4.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
44970
44979
Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, appendix
152.00
BR
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
60.00
8.00
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
160.00
90
3.0+T
RECTUM
INCISION
45000
45005
45020
Transrectal drainage of pelvic abscess
Incision and drainage of submucosal abscess,
rectum
Incision and drainage of deep supralevator,
pelvirectal, or retrorectal abscess
(see also 46050, 46060)
EXCISION
45100
Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg,
congenital megacolon)
(For endoscopic biopsy, see 45305)
45108
Anorectal myomectomy
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45110
45111
45112
DESCRIPTION
Proctectomy; complete, combined
abdominoperineal, with colostomy
partial resection of rectum, transabdominal
approach
Proctectomy, combined abdominoperineal,
pull-through procedure (eg, colo-anal anastomosis)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
400.00
90
6.0+T
300.00
90
4.0+T
400.00
90
7.0+T
(For colo-anal anastomosis with colonic reservoir or pouch, use 45119)
45113
45114
45116
45119
45120
45121
45123
45126
45130
45135
45136
45150
45160
45170
Proctectomy, partial, with rectal mucosectomy,
474.00
ileoanal anastomosis, creation of ileal reservoir
(S OR J), with or without loop ileostomy
Proctectomy, partial, with anastomosis; abdominal
400.00
and transsacral approach
transsacral approach only (Kraske type)
320.00
Protectomy, combined abdominoperineal pull450.00
through procedure (eg, colo-anal anastomosis), with
creation of colonic reservior (eg, J-pouch), with
diverting enterostomy when performed
Proctectomy, complete (for congenital megacolon),
400.00
abdominal and perineal approach; with pull-through
procedure and anastomosis (eg, Swenson,
Duhamel, or Soave type operation)
with subtotal or total colectomy, with multiple
350.00
biopsies
Proctectomy, partial, without anastomosis, perineal
296.00
approach
800.00
Pelvic exenteration for colorectal malignancy, with
proctectomy (with or without colostomy), with
removal of bladder and ureteral transplantations,
and/or hysterectomy, or cervicectomy, with or
without removal of tube(s), with or without removal
of ovary(s), or any combination thereof
Excision of rectal procidentia, with anastomosis;
240.00
perineal approach
abdominal and perineal approach
400.00
Excision of ileoanal reservoir with Ileostomy
453.00
(Do not report 45136 in addition to 44005, 44120, 44310)
Division of stricture of rectum
Excision of rectal tumor by proctotomy, transacral or
transcoccygeal approach
Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach
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7.0+T
90
6.0+T
90
90
4.0+T
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
4.0+T
90
15.0+T
90
4.0+T
90
90
6.0+T
4.0+T
80.00
320.00
90
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
160.00
90
4.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
DESTRUCTION
45190
Destruction of rectal tumor, (eg, electrodesiccation,
electrosurgery, laser ablation, laser resection,
cryosurgery) transanal approach
151.00
90
4.0+T
ENDOSCOPY
DEFINITIONS
PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY is the examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
SIGMOIDOSCOPY is the examination of the entire rectum, sigmoid colon and may include
examination of a portion of the descending colon.
COLONOSCOPY is the examination of the entire colon, from the rectum to the cecum, and
may include the examination of the terminal ileum.
(Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy)
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic,with or
without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or
washing (separate procedure)
45303
with dilation, (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)
12.00
15
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
20.00
28.00
35.00
15
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
35.00
15
3.0+T
36.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
55.00
15
3.0+T
42.00
47.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 74360)
45305
45307
45308
45309
45315
45317
45320
45321
45327
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of foreign body
with removal of single tumor, polyp, or other
lesion by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar cautery
with removal of single tumor, polyp, or other
lesion by snare technique
with removal of multiple tumors, polyps, or
other lesions by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar
cautery or snare technique
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique (eg, laser)
with decompression of volvulus
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
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45330
45331
45332
45333
45334
45335
45337
45338
45339
45340
45341
45342
DESCRIPTION
Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, with or without
collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing
(separate procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of foreign body
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with directed submucosal injection(s), any
substance
with decompression of volvulus, any method
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare technique
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy
forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
with dilation by balloon, 1 or more strictures
(Do not report 45340 in conjunction with 45345)
with endoscopic ultrasound examination
with transendoscopic ultrasound guided
intramural or transmural fine needle
aspiration/biopsy(s)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
25.00
15
3.0+T
33.00
42.00
51.00
15
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
64.00
3.0+T
64.00
15
3.0+T
64.00
51.00
7
15
4.0+T
3.0+T
73.00
15
3.0+T
96.00
15
3.0+T
58.00
65.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
45.00
15
3.0+T
52.00
15
3.0+T
80.00
7
4.0+T
160.00
160.00
160.00
15
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(Do not report 76975 in conjunction with codes 45341, 45342)
(For transrectal ultrasound utilizing rigid probe device, use 76872)
45345
45355
45378
45379
45380
45381
45382
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
Colonoscopy, rigid or flexible, transabdominal via
colotomy, single or multiple
Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure;
diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s)
by brushing or washing, with or without colon
decompression (separate procedure)
with removal of foreign body
with biopsy, single or multiple
with directed submucosal injection(s), any
substance
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
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3.0+T
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45383
45384
45385
DESCRIPTION
Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s)
not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps,
bipolar cautery or snare technique
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar
cautery
with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) by snare technique
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
15
4.0+T
140.00
15
4.0+T
140.00
15
4.0+T
160.00
15
4.0+T
90.00
15
4.0+T
(For small bowel and stomal endoscopy, see 44360-44393)
45386
45387
45391
45392
with dilation by balloon, 1 or more strictures
(Do not report 45386 in conjunction with 45387)
with transendoscopic stent placement
(includes predilation)
Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure;
with endoscopic ultrasound examination
with transendoscopic ultrasound guided
intramural or transmural fine needle
aspiration/biopsy(s)
80.00
4.0+T
101.00
4.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
45395
45397
45400
45402
45499
Laparoscopy, surgical; proctectomy, complete,
combined abdominoperineal, with colostomy
proctectomy, combined abdominoperineal pullthrough procedure (eg, colo-anal
anastomosis), with creation of colonic reservoir
(eg, j-pouch), with diverting enterostomy, when
performed
Laparoscopy, surgical; proctopexy (for prolapse)
proctopexy (for prolapse), with sigmoid
resection
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, rectum
500.00
90
6.0+T
543.00
90
6.0+T
292.00
396.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
BR
6.0+T
REPAIR
45500
45505
45520
45540
45541
45550
45560
Proctoplasty; for stenosis
for prolapse of mucous membrane
Perirectal injection of sclerosing solution for
prolapse
Proctopexy (eg, for prolapse); abdominal approach
perineal approach
with sigmoid resection, abdominal approach
Repair of rectocele (separate procedure)
160.00
160.00
40.00
90
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
240.00
360.00
120.00
90
90
90
60
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For repair of rectocele with posterior colporrhapy, see 57250)
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45562
45563
45800
45805
45820
45825
DESCRIPTION
Exploration, repair, and presacral drainage for rectal
injury;
with colostomy
Closure of rectovesical fistula;
with colostomy
Closure of rectourethral fistula;
with colostomy
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
224.00
90
5.0+T
353.00
240.00
280.00
280.00
320.00
90
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For rectovaginal fistula closure, see 57300-57308)
MANIPULATION
45900
45905
45910
45915
45999
Reduction of procidentia (separate procedure)
under anesthesia
Dilation of anal sphincter (separate procedure)
under anesthesia other than local
Dilation of rectal stricture (separate procedure)
under anesthesia other than local
Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body
(separate procedure) under anesthesia
Unlisted procedure, rectum
8.00
3.0+T
25.00
3.0+T
31.00
3.0+T
32.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
(For unlisted laparoscopic procedure, rectum, use 44239)
ANUS
INCISION
46020
Placement of seton
(Do not report in addition to 46060, 46280, 46600)
67.00
10
3.0+T
46030
46040
Removal of anal seton, other marker
Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or
perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Incision and drainage of intramural, intramuscular or
submucosal abscess, transanal, under anesthesia
Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial
(see also 45020, 46060)
8.00
40.00
15
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
46045
46050
46060
Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural
abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy,
submuscular, with or without placement of seton
(Do not report 46060 in addition to 46020)
46070
Incision, anal septum (infant)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 46070)
8.00
3.0+T
160.00
90
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
(For anoplasty, see 46700-46705)
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46080
46083
DESCRIPTION
Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter
(separate procedure)
Incision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
20.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
EXCISION
46200
46210
46211
46220
46221
46230
46250
46255
46257
46258
46260
46261
46262
46270
46275
46280
46285
46288
46320
Fissurectomy, with or without sphincterotomy
Cryptectomy; single
multiple (separate procedure)
Papillectomy or excision of single tag, anus
(separate procedure)
Hemorrhoidectomy, by simple ligature (eg, rubber
band)
Excision of external hemorrhoid tags and/or multiple
papillae
Hemorrhoidectomy, external, complete
Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, simple;
with fissurectomy
with fistulectomy, with or without fissurectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, complex
or extensive;
with fissurectomy
with fistulectomy, with or without fissurectomy
Surgical treatment of anal fistula
(fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
submuscular
complex or multiple, with or without placement
of seton
(Do not report 46280 in addition to 46020)
80.00
20.00
120.00
12.00
90
30
90
15
3.0+T
28.00
15
20.00
15
80.00
120.00
120.00
160.00
160.00
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
40.00
90
90
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
180.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
second stage
Closure of anal fistula with rectal advancement flap
Enucleation or excision of external thrombotic
hemorrhoid
40.00
121.00
12.00
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION
46500
46505
Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
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47.00
10
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY
(Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy)
46600
46604
46606
46608
46610
46611
46612
46614
46615
Anoscopy; diagnostic, with or without collection of
specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate
procedure)
with dilation, (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of foreign body
with removal of single tumor, polyp, or other
lesion by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar cautery
with removal of single tumor, polyp, or other
lesion by snare technique
with removal of multiple tumors, polyps, or
other lesions by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar
cautery or snare technique
with control of bleeding, (eg, injection, bipolar
cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe,
stapler, plasma coagulator)
with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other
lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot
biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
technique
4.00
3.0+T
4.00
9.00
28.00
28.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
27.00
15
3.0+T
36.00
15
3.0+T
41.00
15
3.0+T
49.00
15
3.0+T
REPAIR
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 46705, 46715, 46716, 46730, 46735, 46740,
46742 or 46744)
46700
46705
Anoplasty, plastic operation for stricture; adult
infant
160.00
160.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
41.00
165.00
15
90
3.0+T
7.0+T
345.00
90
7.0+T
200.00
90
5.0+T
200.00
90
5.0+T
200.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
7.0+T
(For simple incision of anal septum, see 46070)
46706
46710
46712
46715
46716
46730
46735
Repair of anal fistula with fibrin glue
Repair of ileoanal pouch fistula/sinus (eg, perineal
or vaginal), pouch advancement; transperineal
approach
combined transperineal and transabdominal
approach
Repair of low imperforate anus; with an operineal
fistula ("cut-back" procedure)
with transposition of anoperineal or
anovestibular fistula
Repair of high imperforate anus without fistula;
perineal or sacroperineal approach
combined transabdominal and sacroperineal
approaches
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46740
46742
46744
46746
46748
46750
46751
46753
46754
46760
46761
46762
DESCRIPTION
Repair of high imperforate anus with rectourethral or
rectovaginal fistula; perineal or sacroperineal
approach
combined transabdominal and sacroperineal
approaches
Repair of cloacal anomaly by anorectovaginoplasty
and urethroplasty; sacroperineal approach
Repair of cloacal anomaly by anorectovaginoplasty
and urethroplasty, combined abdominal and
sacroperineal approach
with vaginal lengthening by intestinal graft and
pedicle flaps
Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence or prolapse;
adult
child
Graft (Thiersch operation) for rectal incontinence
and/or prolapse
Removal of Thiersch wire or suture, anal canal
Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence, adult;
muscle transplant
levator muscle imbrication
(Park posterior anal repair)
implantation artificial sphincter
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
280.00
90
5.0+T
BR
90
7.0+T
550.00
90
7.0+T
BR
90
7.0+T
625.00
90
7.0+T
160.00
90
4.0+T
160.00
100.00
90
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
BR
200.00
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
190.00
90
4.0+T
170.00
90
4.0+T
45.00
30
3.0+T
70.00
70.00
70.00
80.00
62.00
30
30
30
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
DESTRUCTION
46900
46910
46916
46917
46922
46924
46934
46935
46936
46937
46938
46940
46942
Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma,
papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic
vesicle), simple; chemical
electrodesiccation
cryosurgery
laser surgery
surgical excision
Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma,
papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic
vesicle), extensive, (eg, laser surgery,
electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Destruction of hemorrhoids, any method;internal
external
internal and external
Cryosurgery of rectal tumor; benign
malignant
Curettage or cautery of anal fissure, including dilation
of anal sphincter (separate procedure); initial
subsequent
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46.00
72.00
59.00
80.00
31.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
27.00
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SUTURE
46945
46946
46947
46999
Ligation of internal hemorrhoids; single procedure
multiple procedures
Hemorrhoidopexy (eg, for prolapsing internal
hemorrhoids) by stapling
Unlisted procedure, anus
28.00
28.00
37.00
15
15
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
LIVER
INCISION
(If imaging guidance is preformed, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
(For fine needle aspiration with 47000, 47001, see 10021, 10022)
47000
47001
Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
when done for indicated purpose at time of
other major procedure
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
47010
Hepatotomy; for open drainage of abscess or cyst,
one or two stages
for percutaneous drainage of abscess or cyst,
one or two stages
Laparotomy, with aspiration and/or injection of
hepatic parasitic (eg, amoebic or echinococcal)
cyst(s) or abscess(es)
47011
47015
280.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
3.0+T
179.00
60
3.0+T
200.00
320.00
340.00
320.00
320.00
45
45
45
45
45
3.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
800.00
45
15.0+T
280.00
240.00
60
45
6.0+T
9.0+T
360.00
45
9.0+T
495.00
90
9.0+T
177.00
90
9.0+T
EXCISION
47100
47120
47122
47125
47130
Biopsy of liver, wedge
Hepatectomy, resection of liver; partial lobectomy
trisegmentectomy
total left lobectomy
total right lobectomy
LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
47135
Liver allotransplantation; orthotopic, partial or whole,
from living donor, any age
REPAIR
47300
47350
47360
47361
47362
Marsupialization of cyst or abscess of liver
Management of liver hemorrhage; simple suture of
liver wound or injury
complex, suture of liver wound or injury, with
or without hepatic artery ligation
exploration of hepatic wound, extensive
debridement, coagulation and/or suture, with
or without packing of liver
re-exploration of hepatic wound for removal of
packing
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (Peritoneoscopy)(separate procedure), use 49320.
47370
Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of one or more liver
tumor(s); radiofrequency
(For imaging guidance, use 76490)
47371
47379
cryosurgical
(For imaging guidance, use 76490)
280.00
90
3.0+T
264.00
90
3.0+T
Unlisted laparoscopic procedure, liver
BR
3.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
47380
Ablation, open, of one or more liver tumor(s);
radiofrequency
(For imaging guidance, use 76490)
329.00
90
6.0+T
47381
cryosurgical
(For imaging guidance, use 76490)
325.00
90
6.0+T
196.00
10
3.0+T
47382
Ablation, one or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous,
radiofrequency
(For imaging guidance and monitoring, see code 76362, 76394, or 76490)
47399
Unlisted procedure, liver
BR
3.0+T
BILIARY TRACT
INCISION
47400
47420
47425
47460
47480
47490
Hepaticotomy or hepaticostomy with exploration,
drainage, or removal of calculus
Choledochotomy or choledochostomy with
exploration, drainage, or removal of calculus, with or
without cholecystotomy; without transduodenal
sphincterotomy or sphincteroplasty
with transduodenal sphincterotomy or
sphincteroplasty
Transduodenal sphincterotomy or sphincteroplasty,
with or without transduodenal extraction of calculus
(separate procedure)
Cholecystotomy or cholecystostomy with
exploration, drainage, or removal of calculus
(separate procedure)
Percutaneous cholecystostomy
280.00
45
6.0+T
280.00
45
6.0+T
320.00
60
6.0+T
320.00
60
6.0+T
200.00
45
5.0+T
150.00
30
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75989)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
47500
Injection procedure for percutaneous transhepatic
40.00
cholangiography
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74320)
7
3.0+T
47505
Injection procedure for cholangiography through an
27.00
existing catheter (eg, percutaneous transhepatic or
T-tube)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 74305)
7
3.0+T
47510
Introduction of percutaneous transhepatic catheter
114.00
for biliary drainage
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75980)
90
3.0+T
47511
Introduction of percutaneous transhepatic stent for
142.00
internal and external biliary drainage
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75982)
90
3.0+T
47525
Change of percutaneous biliary drainage catheter
78.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75984)
10
3.0+T
47530
Revision and/or reinsertion of transhepatic tube
77.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75984)
90
3.0+T
ENDOSCOPY
Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy.
47550
Biliary endoscopy, intraoperative(choledochoscopy)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
54.00
47552
Biliary endoscopy, percutaneous via T-tube or other
tract; diagnostic, with or without collection of
specimen(s) by brushing and/or washing (separate
procedure)
with biopsy, single or multiple
with removal of calculus/calculi
with dilation of biliary duct stricture(s) without
stent
83.00
3.0+T
117.00
148.00
114.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
125.00
3.0+T
47553
47554
47555
(For ERCP, see 43260-43272, 74363)
47556
with dilation of biliary duct stricture(s) with
stent
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 74363, 75982)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy.
To report a diagnostic laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
47560
47561
47562
47563
47564
47570
47579
Laparoscopy, surgical; with guided transhepatic
cholangiography, without biopsy
with guided transhepatic cholangiography with
biopsy
cholecystectomy
cholecystectomy with cholangiography
cholecystectomy with exploration of common
duct
cholecystoenterostomy
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, biliary tract
85.00
3.0+T
104.00
3.0+T
222.00
237.00
274.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
250.00
BR
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
270.00
45
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
Cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct;
280.00
with choledochoenterostomy
330.00
with transduodenal sphincterotomy or
340.00
sphincteroplasty, with or without
cholangiography
Biliary duct stone extraction, percutaneous via T-tube
60.00
tract, basket or snare (eg, Burhenne technique)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74327)
45
45
60
5.0+T
5.0+T
6.0+T
7
3.0+T
Exploration for congenital atresia of bile ducts,
without repair, with or without liver biopsy, with or
without cholangiography
Portoenterostomy (eg, Kasai procedure)
200.00
60
7.0+T
391.00
90
7.0+T
351.00
90
7.0+T
411.00
266.00
224.00
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
EXCISION
47600
47605
Cholecystectomy;
with cholangiography
(For laparoscopic approach, see 47562-47564)
47610
47612
47620
47630
47700
47701
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 47700, 47701)
47711
47712
47715
47716
Excision of bile duct tumor, with or without primary
repair of bile duct; extrahepatic
intraphepatic
Excision of choledochal cyst
Anastomosis, choledochal cyst, without excision
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
47720
Cholecystoenterostomy; direct
(For laparoscopic approach, use 47570)
240.00
60
5.0+T
47721
47740
47741
47760
with gastroenterostomy
Roux-en-Y
Roux-en-Y with gastroenterostomy
Anastomosis, of extrahepatic biliary ducts and
gastrointestinal tract
Anastomosis, of intrahepatic ducts and
gastrointestinal tract
Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y, of extrahepatic biliary
ducts and gastrointestinal tract
Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y, of intrahepatic biliary
ducts and gastrointestinal tract
Reconstruction, plastic, of extrahepatic biliary ducts
with end-to-end anastomosis
Placement of choledochal stent
U-tube hepaticoenterostomy
Suture of extrahepatic biliary duct for pre-existing
injury (separate procedure)
Unlisted procedure, biliary tract
360.00
260.00
361.00
300.00
60
60
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
230.00
60
5.0+T
340.00
90
5.0+T
432.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
230.00
300.00
336.00
60
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
REPAIR
47765
47780
47785
47800
47801
47802
47900
47999
BR
3.0+T
PANCREAS
(For peroral pancreatic endoscopic procedures, see 43260-43272)
INCISION
48000
48001
48005
48020
Placement of drains, peripancreatic, for acute
pancreatitis;
with cholecystostomy, gastrostomy, and
jejunostomy
Resection or debridement of pancreas and
peripancreatic tissue for acute necrotizing
pancreatitis
Removal of pancreatic calculus
200.00
60
6.0+T
278.00
90
6.0+T
314.00
90
6.0+T
280.00
60
6.0+T
160.00
60
6.0+T
77.00
10
3.0+T
EXCISION
48100
48102
Biopsy of pancreas, open, (eg, fine needle
aspiration, needle core biopsy, wedge biopsy)
Biopsy of pancreas, percutaneous needle
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003,
76360, 76393, 76942)
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10022)
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48120
48140
48145
48146
48148
48150
48152
48153
48154
48155
48180
DESCRIPTION
Excision of lesion of pancreas (eg, cyst, adenoma)
Pancreatectomy, distal subtotal, with or without
splenectomy; without pancreaticojejunostomy
with pancreaticojejunostomy
Pancreatectomy, distal, near-total with preservation
of duodenum (Child-type procedure)
Excision of ampulla of Vater
Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total
duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy,
cholecystoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy
(Whipple-type procedure); with
pancreatojejunostomy
without pancreatojejunostomy
Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with near-total
duodenectomy, cholecystoenterostomy and
duodenojejunostomy (pylorus-sparing, Whipple-type
procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy
without pancreatojejunostomy
Pancreatectomy, total
Pancreaticojejunostomy, side-to-side anastomosis,
(Puestow-type operation)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
285.00
320.00
60
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
480.00
560.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
100.00
560.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
680.00
735.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
BR
560.00
320.00
90
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
220.00
91.00
280.00
60
60
60
6.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
6.0+T
320.00
262.00
379.00
60
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
550.00
275.00
BR
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION
48400
Injection procedure for intraoperative pancreatography
35.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74300-74305)
REPAIR
48500
48510
48511
48520
48540
48545
48547
Marsupialization of pancreatic cyst
External drainage, pseudocyst of pancreas; open
percutaneous
Internal anastomosis of pancreatic cyst to
gastrointestinal tract; direct
Roux-en-y
Pancreatorrhaphy for injury
Duodenal exclusion with gastrojejunostomy for
pancreatic injury
PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION
48554
48556
48999
Transplantation of pancreatic allograft
Removal of transplanted pancreatic allograft
Unlisted procedure, pancreas
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ABDOMEN, PERITONEUM, AND OMENTUM
INCISION
(To report wound exploration due to penetrating trauma without laparotomy, use 20102)
49000
49002
Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with
or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
Reopening of recent laparotomy
160.00
45
4.0+T
160.00
45
4.0+T
(To report re-exploration of hepatic wound for removal of packing, use 47362)
49010
49020
Exploration, retroperitoneal area with or without
biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized
peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess; open
130.00
45
4.0+T
214.00
45
4.0+T
(For appendiceal abscess, see 44900)
49021
percutaneous
159.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
45
4.0+T
49040
Drainage of subdiaphragmatic or subphrenic
200.00
abscess; open
104.00
percutaneous
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
45
5.0+T
Drainage of retroperitoneal abscess; open
percutaneous
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
90
5.0+T
49041
49060
49061
160.00
99.00
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic drainage, use 49323)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
49062
49080
49081
Drainage of extraperitoneal lymphocele to peritoneal
cavity, open
Peritoneocentesis, abdominal paracentesis, or
peritoneal lavage(diagnostic or therapeutic); initial
subsequent
217.00
16.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10021 or 10022)
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76360, 76942
49085
Removal of peritoneal foreign body from peritoneal
cavity
130.00
60
(For lysis of intestinal adhesions, see 44005)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION, DESTRUCTION
49180
Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass,
40.00
10
percutaneous needle
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
3.0+T
49200
Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal or
retroperitoneal tumors or cysts or endometriomas;
extensive
Excision of presacral or sacrococcygeal tumor
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 49215)
Staging laparotomy for Hodgkin's disease or
lymphoma (includes splenectomy, needle or open
biopsies of both liver lobes, possibly also removal of
abdominal nodes, abdominal node and/or bone
marrow biopsies, ovarian repositioning)
Umbilectomy, omphalectomy, excision of umbilicus
(separate procedure)
Omentectomy, epiploectomy, resection of omentum
(separate procedure)
49201
49215
49220
49250
49255
280.00
60
5.0+T
325.00
425.00
60
60
5.0+T
5.0+T
BR
3.0+T
200.00
60
5.0+T
200.00
60
5.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy), (separate procedure), use 49320.
For laparoscopic fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal
surface use 58662.
49320
49321
49322
49323
Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum,
diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s)
by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or
multiple)
with aspiration of cavity or cyst
(eg, ovarian cyst) (single or multiple)
with drainage of lymphocele to peritoneal
cavity
189.00
15
3.0+T
72.00
15
3.0+T
72.00
15
3.0+T
102.00
90
3.0+T
(For percutaneous or open drainage, see 49060, 49061)
49329
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, abdomen,
peritoneum and omentum
BR
3.0+T
Injection of air or contrast into peritoneal cavity
16.00
(separate procedure)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74190)
3.0+T
INTRODUCTION, REVISION AND/OR REMOVAL
49400
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49419
DESCRIPTION
Insertion of intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with
subcutaneous reservoir, permanent (ie, totally
implantable)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
120.00
21
4.0+T
120.00
21
4.0+T
120.00
116.00
21
21
4.0+T
3.0+T
(For removal, use 49422)
49420
49421
49422
Insertion of intraperitoneal cannula or catheter for
drainage or dialysis; temporary
permanent
Removal of permanent intraperitoneal cannula or
catheter
(For removal of a temporary catheter/cannula, use appropriate E/M code)
49423
Exchange of previously placed abcess or cyst
16.00
drainage catheter under radiological guidance
(separate procedure)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75984)
3.0+T
49424
Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or
14.00
cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube
(separate procedure)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 76080)
3.0+T
49425
49426
Insertion of peritoneal-venous shunt
Revision of peritoneal-venous shunt
200.00
161.00
45
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For shunt patency test, see 78291)
49427
14.00
Injection procedure (eg, contrast media) for evaluation
of previously placed peritoneal-venous shunt
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75809, 78291)
49428
Ligation of peritoneal-venous shunt
35.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75809)
21
3.0+T
49429
Removal of peritoneal-venous shunt
21
3.0+T
112.00
3.0+T
REPAIR - HERNIOPLASTY, HERNIORRHAPHY, HERNIOTOMY
The hernia repair codes in this section are categorized primarily by the type of hernia
(inguinal, femoral, incisional, etc.). Some types of hernias are further categorized as "initial"
or "recurrent" based on whether or not the hernia has required previous repair(s). Additional
variables accounted for by some of the codes include patient age and clinical presentation
(reducible vs. incarcerated or strangulated).
With the exception of the incisional hernia repairs (see 49560-49566) the use of mesh or
other prosthesis is not separately reported.
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
The excision/repair of strangulated organs or structures such as testicle(s), intestine, ovaries
are reported by using the appropriate code for the excision/repair (eg, 44120, 54520, and
58940) in addition to the appropriate code for the repair of the strangulated hernia.
(To report bilateral hernia repair, use modifier -50)
(For reduction and repair of intra-abdominal hernia, see 44050)
(For debridement of abdominal wall, see 11042, 11043)
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 49491, 49492, 49495, 49496)
49491
49492
Repair, initial inguinal hernia, preterm infant (less
than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from
birth up to 50 weeks post-conception age, with or
without hydrocelectomy; reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
191.00
45
3.0+T
235.00
45
3.0+T
(Post-conception age equals gestational age at birth plus age of infant in
weeks at the time of the hernia repair. Initial inguinal hernia repairs that are
performed on preterm infants who are over 50 weeks post-conception age
and under 6 monthsof age at the time of surgery, should be reported using
codes 49495, 49496)
49495
49496
Repair initial inguinal hernia, full term infant under
age 6 months, or preterm infant over 50 weeks postconception age and under age 6 months at the time
of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
140.00
45
3.0+T
180.00
45
3.0+T
(Post-conceptual age equals gestational age at birth plus age in weeks at
the time of the hernia repair. Initial inguinal hernia repairs that are
performed on preterm infants who are under or up to 50 weeks postconceptual age but under 6 months of age since birth, should be reported
using codes 49491, 49492. Inguinal hernia repairs on infants age 6 months
to under 5 years should be reported using codes 49500-49501)
49500
49501
49505
49507
49520
49521
49525
49540
49550
49553
Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to under
5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or over;
reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age
Repair lumbar hernia
Repair initial femoral hernia, any age; reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
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45
3.0+T
180.00
140.00
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
160.00
180.00
140.00
170.00
140.00
180.00
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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49555
49557
49560
49561
49565
49566
49568
49570
49572
49580
49582
49585
49587
49590
49600
49605
49606
49610
49611
DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
Repair recurrent femoral hernia; reducible
180.00
45
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible
180.00
45
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Repair recurrent incisional or ventral hernia;
180.00
45
reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for
87.00
incisional or ventral hernia repair
(List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
Repair epigastric hernia (eg. preperitoneal fat);
140.00
45
reducible (separate procedure);
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Repair umbilical hernia, under age 5 years; reducible
120.00
45
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or over;
140.00
45
reducible
incarcerated or strangulated
180.00
45
Repair spigelian hernia
150.00
45
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 49600-49611)
Repair of small omphalocele, with primary closure
Repair of large omphalocele or gastroschisis; with
or without prosthesis
with removal of prosthesis, final reduction and
closure, in operating room
Repair of omphalocele (Gross type operation); first
stage
second stage
ANES
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
250.00
45
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
200.00
45
6.0+T
200.00
45
6.0+T
200.00
60
6.0+T
(For diaphragmatic or hiatal hernia repair, see 39502-39541)
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy), (separate procedure), use 49320.
49650
49651
49659
Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
repair recurrent inguinal hernia
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, hernioplasty,
herniorrhaphy, herniotomy
126.00
154.00
BR
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
30
4.0+T
SUTURE
(For suture of ruptured diaphragm, see 39540, 39541)
(For debridement of abdominal wall, see 11042, 11043)
49900
Suture, secondary, of abdominal wall for
evisceration or dehiscence
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
OTHER PROCEDURES
49904
Omental flap, extra-abdominal (eg, for
407.00
90
reconstruction of sternal and chest wall defects)
(Code 49904 includes harvest and transfer.If a second surgeon harvests
the omental flap, then the two surgeons should code 49904 as cosurgeons, using modifier –62)
Omental flap, intra-abdominal
102.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Do not report 49905 in conjunction with 47700)
4.0+T
49906
Free omental flap with microvascular anastomosis
(Do not report code 69990 in addition to code 49906)
6.0+T
49999
Unlisted procedure, abdomen, peritoneum and
omentum
49905
250.00
30
BR
4.0+T
URINARY SYSTEM
KIDNEY
INCISION
(For retroperitoneal exploration, abscess, tumor, or cyst, see 49010, 49060, 49200, 49201)
50010
Renal exploration, not necessitating other specific
procedures
260.00
90
5.0+T
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic ablation of renal mass lesion(s), use 50542)
50020
50021
Drainage of perirenal or renal abscess; open
percutaneous
200.00
140.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
50040
50045
Nephrostomy, nephrotomy with drainage
Nephrotomy, with exploration
320.00
320.00
(For renal endoscopy performed with nephrotomy, see 50570-50580)
50060
50065
50070
50075
Nephrolithotomy; removal of calculus
secondary surgical operation for calculus
complicated by congenital kidney abnormality
removal of large staghorn calculus filling renal
pelvis and calyces (including anatrophic
pyelolithotomy)
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360.00
360.00
360.00
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50080
50081
DESCRIPTION
Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or
pyelostolithotomy, with or without dilation,
endoscopy, lithotripsy, stenting or basket extraction;
up to 2 cm
over 2 cm
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
280.00
90
3.0+T
400.00
90
3.0+T
(For establishment of nephrostomy without nephrostolithotomy, see 50040,
50395 or 52334)
(For flourocopic guidance, see 76000-76001)
50100
50120
50125
50130
50135
Transection or repositioning of aberrant renal
vessels (separate procedure)
Pyelotomy; with exploration
with drainage, pyelostomy
with removal of calculus (pyelolithotomy,
pelviolithotomy, including coagulum
pyelolithotomy)
complicated (eg, secondary operation,
congenital kidney abnormality)
280.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
280.00
280.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
365.00
90
5.0+T
(For renal endoscopy performed in conjunction with pyelotomy, see
50570-50580)
EXCISION
(For excision of retroperitoneal tumor or cyst, see 49200, 49201; for laparoscopic ablation of
renal mass lesion(s), use 50542)
50200
Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
20.00
3.0+T
(For fine needle aspiration, use 10022)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
50205
50220
50225
50230
by surgical exposure of kidney
Nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy, any
open approach including rib resection;
complicated because of previous surgery on
same kidney
radical, with regional lymphadenectomy
and/or vena caval thrombectomy
200.00
320.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
365.00
90
5.0+T
390.00
90
5.0+T
(When vena caval resection with reconstruction is necessary use 37799)
50234
50236
50240
Nephrectomy with total ureterectomy and bladder
cuff; through same incision
through separate incision
Nephrectomy, partial
400.00
90
5.0+T
400.00
400.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, use 50543)
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50250
50280
DESCRIPTION
Ablation, open, one or more renal mass lesion(s),
cryosurgical, including intraoperative ultrasound, if
performed
Excision or unroofing of cyst(s)of kidney
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
375.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
60
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
500.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
660.00
320.00
500.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic ablation of renal cysts, use 50541)
50290
Excision of perinephric cyst
RENAL TRANSPLANTATION
(For dialysis, see 90935-90999)
(For laparoscopy donor nephrectomy, use 50547)
(For laparoscopic drainage of lymphocele to peritoneal cavity, use 49323)
50320
50340
50360
50365
50370
50380
Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation);
open, from living donor
Recipient nephrectomy (separate procedure)
Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft;
without recipient nephrectomy
with recipient nephrectomy
Removal of transplanted renal allograft
Renal autotransplantation, reimplantation of kidney
INTRODUCTION
50382
50384
50387
50389
50390
50391
Removal (via snare/capture) and replacement of
442.00
internally dwelling ureteral stent via percutaneous
approach, including radiological supervision and
interpretation
Removal (via snare/capture) of internally dwelling
427.00
ureteral stent via percutaneous approach, including
radiological supervision and interpretation
Removal and replacement of externally accessible
214.00
transnephric ureteral stent (eg, external/internal
stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including
radiological supervision and interpretation
Removal of nephrostomy tube, requiring
146.00
fluoroscopic guidance (eg, with concurrent
indwelling ureteral stent)
Aspiration and/or injection of renal cyst or pelvis by
20.00
needle, percutaneous
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74425, 74470, 76003,
76360, 76393, 76942)
Instillation(s) of therapeutic agent into renal pelvis
and/or ureter through established nephrostomy,
pyelostomy or ureterostomy tube (eg,
anticarcinogenic or antifungal agent)
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5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
50392
Introduction of intracatheter or catheter into renal
36.00
30
pelvis for drainage and/or injection, percutaneous
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74475, 76360, 76942)
5.0+T
50393
Introduction of ureteral catheter or stent into ureter
65.00
30
through renal pelvis for drainage and/or injection,
percutaneous
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74480, 76003, 76360,
76942)
5.0+T
50394
Injection procedure for pyelography (as
4.00
nephrostogram, pyelostogram, antegrade
pyeloureterograms) through nephrostomy or
pyelostomy tube, or indwelling ureteral catheter
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74425)
3.0+T
50395
Introduction of guide into renal pelvis and/or ureter
55.00
30
with dilation to establish nephrostomy tract,
percutaneous
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74475, 74480, 74485)
3.0+T
(For nephrostolithotomy, see 50080, 50081)
(For retrograde percutaneous nephrostomy, see 52334)
(For endoscopic surgery, see 50551-50561)
50396
Manometric studies through nephrostomy or
5.00
pyelostomy tube, or indwelling ureteral catheter
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74425, 74475, 74480)
3.0+T
50398
Change of nephrostomy or pyelostomy tube
4.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75984)
3.0+T
(For fluoroscopic guidance, see 76000)
REPAIR
50400
50405
Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation
on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on
ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or
ureteral splinting; simple
complicated (congenital kidney abnormality,
secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney,
calycoplasty)
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic approach, use 50544)
50500
50520
Nephrorrhaphy, suture of kidney wound or injury
Closure of nephrocutaneous or pyelocutaneous
fistula
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50525
50526
50540
DESCRIPTION
Closure of nephrovisceral fistula (eg, renocolic),
including visceral repair; abdominal approach
thoracic approach
Symphysiotomy for horseshoe kidney with or
without pyeloplasty and/or other plastic procedure,
unilateral or bilateral (one operation)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
400.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy), (separate procedure), use 49320.
50541
50542
50543
Laparoscopy, surgical; ablation of renal cysts
ablation of renal mass lesion(s)
partial nephrectomy
(For open procedure, see 50220-50240)
pyelopasty
radical nephrectomy (includes removal of
Gerota’s fascia and surrounding fatty tissue,
removal of regional lymph nodes, and
adrenalectomy)
(For open procedure, use 50230)
172.00
172.00
200.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
241.00
258.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
50546
50547
nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy
donor nephrectomy (including cold
preservation), from living donor
(For open procedure, use 50320)
220.00
274.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
50548
nephrectomy with total ureterectomy
(For open procedure, see 50234, 50236)
262.00
90
5.0+T
50544
50545
50549
Unlisted lapaoscopy procedure, renal
BR
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic drainage of lymphocele to peritoneal cavity, use 49323)
ENDOSCOPY
50551
50553
50555
50557
50561
50562
Renal endoscopy through established nephrostomy
or pyelostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation,
or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic
service;
with ureteral catheterization, with or without
dilation of ureter
with biopsy
with fulguration and/or incision, with or without
biopsy
with removal of foreign body or calculus
with resection of tumor
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7
3.0+T
23.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
26.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
26.00
170.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(When procedures 50570-50580 provide a significant identifiable service,
they may be added to 50045 and 50120)
50570
50572
50574
50575
50576
50580
Renal endoscopy through nephrotomy or pyelotomy,
irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography,
exclusive of radiologic service;
with ureteral catheterization, with or without
dilation of ureter
with biopsy
with endopyelotomy (includes cystoscopy,
ureteroscopy, dilation of ureter and ureteral
pelvic junction, incision of ureteral pelvic
junction and insertion of endopyelotomy stent)
with fulguration and/or incision, with or without
biopsy
with removal of foreign body or calculus
18.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
270.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
26.00
7
3.0+T
26.00
7
3.0+T
223.00
BR
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
280.00
90
5.0+T
(For nephrotomy, see 50045)
(For pyelotomy, see 50120)
OTHER PROCEDURES
50590
50592
Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
Ablation, one or more renal tumor(s), percutaneous,
unilateral, radiofrequency
URETER
INCISION
50600
Ureterotomy with exploration or drainage
(separate procedure)
(For ureteral endoscopy performed with ureterotomy, see 50970-50980)
50605
50610
50620
50630
Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all
types
Ureterolithotomy; upper one-third of ureter
middle one-third of ureter
lower one-third of ureter
270.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
280.00
320.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For laparoscopic approach, use 50945)
(For transvesical ureterolithotomy, see 51060)
(For cystotomy with stone basket extraction of ureteral calculus, see 51065)
(For endoscopic extraction or manipulation of ureteral calculus, see 50080,
50081, 50561, 50961, 50980, 52320-52330, 52352, 52353)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
(For ureterocele, see 51535, 52300)
50650
50660
Ureterectomy, with bladder cuff
(separate procedure)
Ureterectomy, total, ectopic ureter, combination
abdominal, vaginal and/or perineal approach
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
INTRODUCTION
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74425)
50684
50686
50688
Injection procedure for ureterography or
ureteropyelography through ureterostomy or
indwelling ureteral catheter
Manometric studies through ureterostomy or
indwelling ureteral catheter
Change of ureterostomy tube or externally
accessible ureteral stend via ileal conduit
4.00
3.0+T
5.00
3.0+T
4.00
3.0+T
5.00
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, use 75984)
50690
Injection procedure for visualization of ileal conduit
and/or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic
service
REPAIR
50700
50715
50722
50725
50727
50728
50740
50750
50760
50770
Ureteroplasty, plastic operation on ureter
(eg, stricture)
Ureterolysis, with or without epositioning of ureter
for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Ureterolysis for ovarian vein syndrome
Ureterolysis for retrocaval ureter, with
reanastomosis of upper urinary tract or vena cava
Revision of urinary-cutaneous anastomosis
(any type urostomy);
with repair of fascial defect and hernia
Ureteropyelostomy, anastomosis of ureter and renal
pelvis
Ureterocalycostomy, anastomosis of ureter to renal
calyx
Ureteroureterostomy
Transureteroureterostomy, anastomosis of ureter to
contralateral ureter
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320.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
390.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
149.00
90
5.0+T
218.00
320.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(Codes 50780-50785 include minor procedures to prevent vesicoureteral
reflux)
50780
Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of single ureter
to bladder
356.00
90
5.0+T
(When combined with cystourethroplasty or vesical neck revision, see 51820)
50782
50783
50785
50800
50810
50815
50820
anastomosis of duplicated ureter to bladder
with extensive ureteral tailoring
with vesico-psoas hitch or bladder flap
Ureteroenterostomy, direct anastomosis of ureter to
intestine
Ureterosigmoidostomy, with creation of sigmoid
bladder and establishment of abdominal or perineal
colostomy, including intestine anastomosis
Ureterocolon conduit, including intestine
anastomosis
Ureteroileal conduit (ileal bladder), including
intestine anastomosis (Bricker operation)
369.00
379.00
400.00
320.00
90
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
455.00
90
5.0+T
448.00
90
5.0+T
455.00
90
5.0+T
(For combination of 50800-50820 with cystectomy, see 51580-51595)
50825
50830
50840
50845
50860
50900
50920
50930
50940
Continent diversion, including intestine anastomosis
using any segment of small and/or large bowel
(Kock pouch or Camey enterocystoplasty)
Urinary undiversion (eg, taking down of ureteroileal
conduit, ureterosigmoidostomy or
ureteroenterostomy with uretero-ureterostomy or
ureteroneocystostomy)
Replacement of all or part of ureter by intestine
segment, including intestine anastomosis
Cutaneous appendico-vesicostomy
Ureterostomy, transplantation of ureter to skin
Ureterorrhaphy, suture of ureter (separate
procedure)
Closure of ureterocutaneous fistula
Closure of ureterovisceral fistula (including visceral
repair)
Delegation of ureter
600.00
90
5.0+T
360.00
90
5.0+T
455.00
90
5.0+T
378.00
280.00
320.00
90
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
(For ureteroplasty, ureteroylysis, see 50700-50860)
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy), (separate procedure), use 49320.
50945
50947
50948
Laparoscopy, surgical; ureterolithotomy
ureteroneocystostomy with cystoscopy and
ureteral stent placement
ureteroneocystostomy without cystoscopy and
ureteral stent placement
183.00
263.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
242.00
90
5.0+T
(For open ureteroneocystostomy, see 50780-50785)
50949
Unlisted laparoscopic procedure, ureter
BR
5.0+T
ENDOSCOPY
50951
50953
50955
50957
50961
Ureteral endoscopy through established
ureterostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation,
or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic
service;
with ureteral catheterization, with or without
dilation of ureter
with biopsy
with fulguration and/or incision, with or without
biopsy
with removal of foreign body or calculus
17.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
26.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
26.00
7
3.0+T
(When procedures 50970-50980 provide a significant identifiable service,
they may be added to 50600)
50970
Ureteral endoscopy through ureterotomy, with or
without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography,
exclusive of radiologic service;
17.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
7
3.0+T
23.00
26.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
26.00
7
3.0+T
(For ureterotomy, use 50600)
50972
50974
50976
50980
with ureteral catheterization, with or without
dilation of ureter
with biopsy
with fulguration and/or incision, with or without
biopsy
Ureteral endoscopy through ureterotomy, or without
irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography,
exclusive of radiologic service; with removal of
foreign body or calculus
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DESCRIPTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
BLADDER
INCISION
51000
51005
51010
Aspiration of bladder; by needle
by trocar or intracatheter
with insertion of suprapubic catheter
20.00
20.00
40.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
200.00
165.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
200.00
90
5.0+T
275.00
185.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
200.00
90
5.0+T
215.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
280.00
300.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
320.00
90
6.0+T
400.00
520.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76942)
51020
51030
51040
51045
51050
51060
51065
51080
Cystotomy or cystostomy; with fulguration and/or
insertion of radioactive material
with cryosurgical destruction of intravesical
lesion
Cystostomy, cystotomy with drainage
Cystotomy, with insertion of ureteral catheter or
stent (separate procedure)
Cystolithotomy, cystotomy with removal of calculus,
without vesical neck resection
Transvesical ureterolithotomy
Cystotomy, with calculus basket extraction and/or
ultrasonic or electrohydraulic fragmentation of
ureteral calculus
Drainage of perivesical or prevesical space abscess
EXCISION
51500
51520
51525
51530
Excision of urachal cyst or sinus, with or without
umbilical hernia repair
Cystotomy; for simple excision of vesical neck
(separate procedure)
for excision of bladder diverticulum, single or
multiple (separate procedure)
for excision of bladder tumor
(For transurethral resection, see 52234-52240, 52305)
(For transurethra excision, see 52300)
51535
51550
51555
51565
51570
51575
Cystotomy for excision, incision, or repair of
ureterocele
Cystectomy, partial; simple
complicated (eg, postradiation, previous
surgery, difficult location)
Cystectomy, partial, with reimplantation of ureter(s)
into bladder (ureteroneocystostomy)
Cystectomy, complete; (separate procedure)
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
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51580
51585
51590
51595
51596
51597
DESCRIPTION
Cystectomy, complete with ureterosigmoidostomy
or ureterocutaneous transplantations;
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
Cystectomy, complete, with ureteroileal conduit or
sigmoid bladder, including intestine anastomosis;
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
Cystectomy, complete, with continent diversion, any
technique, using any segment of small and/or large
intestine to construct neobladder
Pelvic exenteration, complete, for vesical, prostatic
or urethral malignancy, with removal of bladder and
ureteral transplantations, with or without
hysterectomy and/or abdominoperineal resection of
rectum and colon and colostomy, or any
combination thereof
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
520.00
90
6.0+T
650.00
90
7.0+T
675.00
90
7.0+T
780.00
90
7.0+T
820.00
90
7.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
(For pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancy, use 58240)
INTRODUCTION
(For bladder catheterization, complicated, see 53675)
51600
Injection procedure for cystography or voiding
4.00
urethrocystography
Injection procedure and placement of chain for
5.00
contrast and/or chain urethrocystography
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74430, 74455)
3.0+T
51610
Injection procedure for retrograde
urethrocystography
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see
74450)
4.00
3.0+T
51700
Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
4.00
3.0+T
51703
(Code 51703 is reported only when performed independently.
Do not report 51703 when catheter insertion is an inclusive
component of another procedure)
Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter;
20.00
complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured
catheter/balloon)
Change of cystostomy tube; complicated
30.00
3.0+T
51605
51710
3.0+T
(If imaging guidance is performed, use 75984)
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CODE
51715
Endoscopic injection of implant material into the
submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder
neck
Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent
(including detention time)
Collagen implant, urinary tract, per 2.5 cc syringe
51720
L8603
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
72.00
3.0+T
4.00
3.0+T
BR
URODYNAMICS
The following section (51725-51797) lists procedures that may be used separately or in
many and varied combinations.
All procedures in this section imply that these services are performed by, or are under the
direct supervision of, a physician and that all instruments, equipment, fluids, gases, probes,
catheters, technician's fees, medications, gloves, trays, tubing and other sterile supplies be
provided by the physician.
51725
Simple cystometrogram (CMG) (eg, spinal
manometer)
Complex cystometrogram (eg, calibrated electronic
equipment)
Simple uroflowmetry (UFR) (eg, stop-watch flow
rate, mechanical uroflowmeter)
Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic
equipment)
Urethral pressure profile studies (UPP)
(urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral
sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or
urethral sphincter, any technique
Stimulus evoked response (eg, measurement of
bulbocavernosus reflex latency time)
Voiding pressure studies (VP); bladder voiding
pressure, any technique
intra-abdominal voiding pressure (AP)(rectal,
gastric, intraperitoneal)
Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or
bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
10.00
Cystoplasty or cystourethroplasty, plastic operation
on bladder and/or vesical neck (anterior Y-plasty,
vesical fundus resection), any procedure, with or
without wedge resection of posterior vesical neck
Cystourethroplasty with unilateral or bilateral
ureteroneocystostomy
320.00
90
5.0+T
455.00
90
5.0+T
51726
51736
51741
51772
51784
51785
51792
51795
51797
51798
10.00
4.00
4.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
25.00
6.00
REPAIR
51800
51820
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CODE
51840
51841
Anterior vesicourethropexy, or urethropexy
(Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz, Burch); simple
complicated (eg, secondary repair)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
45
4.0+T
275.00
45
4.0+T
190.00
45
4.0+T
240.00
90
6.0+T
300.00
120.00
240.00
90
90
90
6.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
(For urethropexy (Pereyra type), see 57289)
51845
51860
51865
51880
51900
Abdomino-vaginal vesical neck suspension, with or
without endoscopic control (eg, Stamey, Raz,
modified Pereyra)
Cystorrhaphy, suture of bladder wound, injury or
rupture; simple
complicated
Closure of cystostomy (separate procedure)
Closure of vesicovaginal fistula, abdominal approach
(For closure of vesicovaginal fistula, vaginal approach, see 57320-57330)
51920
51925
Closure of vesicouterine fistula;
with hysterectomy (See Rule 14)
240.00
360.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
(For closure of vesicoenteric fistula, see 44660, 44661)
(For closure of rectovesical fistula, see 45800-45805)
51940
Closure, exstrophy of bladder
(see also 54390)
320.00
180
5.0+T
51960
51980
Enterocystoplasty, including intestinal anastomosis
Cutaneous vesicostomy
455.00
300.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
51990
51992
Laparoscopy, surgical; urethral suspension for stress
incontinence
sling operation for stress incontinence
(eg, fascia or synthetic)
134.00
90
5.0+T
151.00
90
5.0+T
(For open sling operation for stress incontinence, use 57288)
(For reversal or removal of sling operation for stress incontinence, use 57287)
51999
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, bladder
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY - CYSTOSCOPY, URETHROSCOPY, CYSTOURETHROSCOPY
Endoscopic descriptions are listed so that the main procedure can be identified without
having to list all the minor related functions performed at the same time. For example:
meatotomy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, urethroscopy, and cystoscopy prior to a
transurethral resection of prostate; ureteral catheterization following extraction of ureteral
calculus; internal urethrotomy and bladder neck fulguration when performing a
cystourethroscopy for the female urethral syndrome.
52000
52001
Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Cystourethroscopy with irrigation and evacuation of
multiple obstructing clots
(Do not report 52001 in addition to 52000)
17.00
39.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
52005
Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization,
60.00
with or without irrigation, instillation, or
ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service;
with brush biopsy of ureter and/or renal pelvis
80.00
Cystourethroscopy, with ejaculatory duct
60.00
catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation,
or duct radiography, exclusive of radiologic service
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74440)
7
3.0+T
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
40.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
7
3.0+T
40.00
7
3.0+T
100.00
240.00
120.00
30
90
30
3.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
30
3.0+T
60.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
30
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
52007
52010
TRANSURETHRAL SURGERY
URETHRA AND BLADDER
52204
52214
52224
52234
52235
52240
52250
52260
52265
52270
52275
52276
Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy
Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including
cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder
neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands
Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including
cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR
(less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s), with or without biopsy
Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including
cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of;
SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
MEDIUM bladder tumor(s)(2.0 to 5.0 cm)
LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Cystourethroscopy with insertion of radioactive
substance, with or without biopsy or fulguration
Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for
interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal)
anesthesia
local anesthesia
Cystourethroscopy, with internal urethrotomy; female
male
Cystourethroscopy, with direct vision internal
urethrotomy
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CODE
52277
52281
52282
52283
52285
52290
52300
52301
52305
52310
52315
52317
52318
Cystourethroscopy, with resection of external
sphincter (sphincterotomy)
Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of
urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without
meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for
cystography, male or female
Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of urethral stent
Cystourethroscopy, with steroid injection into stricture
Cystourethroscopy for treatment of the female
urethral syndrome with any or all of the following:
urethral meatotomy, urethral dilation, internal
urethrotomy, lysis of urethrovaginal septal fibrosis,
lateral incisions of the bladder neck, and fulguration
of polyp(s) of urethra, bladder neck, and/or trigone
Cystourethroscopy; with ureteral meatotomy,
unilateral or bilateral
with resection or fulguration of orthotopic
ureterocele(s), unilateral or bilateral
with resection or fulguration of ectopic
ureterocele(s), unilateral or bilateral
with incision or resection of orifice of bladder
diverticulum, single or multiple
Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body,
calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder
(separate procedure); simple
complicated
Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by
any means in bladder and removal of fragments;
simple or small (less than 2.5 cm)
complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
90.00
45
3.0+T
30.00
45
3.0+T
69.00
26.00
45.00
7
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
100.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
145.00
200.00
30
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
250.00
90
3.0+T
URETER AND PELVIS
Surgical cystorethroscopy always includes diagnostic cystourethroscopy. To report a
diagnostic cystorethroscopy, use 52351.
Do not report 52351 in conjunction with 52341-52346, 52352-52355.
The insertion and removal of a temporary stent during diagnostic or therapeutic
cystourethroscopic intervention(s) is included in 52320-52355 and should not be reported
separately.
To report insertion of a self-retaining, indwelling stent performed during cystourethroscopic
diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s), use code 52332, in addition to primary procedure(s)
performed. Code 52332 is used to report a unilateral procedure unless otherwise specified.
For bilateral insertion of self-retaining, indwelling ureteral stents, use code 52332, and
append the Modifier '50. To report cystourethroscopic removal of a self-retaining, indwelling
ureteral stent, see codes 52310, 52315.
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CODE
52320
52325
52327
52330
52332
52334
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
120.00
30
3.0+T
149.00
30
3.0+T
56.00
80.00
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
68.00
30
3.0+T
91.00
30
3.0+T
Cystourethroscopy; with treatment of ureteral
65.00
stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery,
and incision)
with treatment of ureteropelvic junction
70.00
stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser,
electrocautery, and incision)
with treatment of intra-renal stricture (eg,
77.00
balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and
incision)
Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy; with
83.00
treatment of ureteral stricture (eg, balloon dilation,
laser, electrocautery, and incision)
with treatment of ureteropelvic junction
88.00
stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser,
electrocautery, and incision)
121.00
7
with treatment of intra-renal stricture (eg,
balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and
incision)
Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or
121.00
pyeloscopy; diagnostic
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 74485)
(Do not report 52351 in conjunction with 52341-52346, 52352-52355)
3.0+T
Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral
catheterization); with removal of ureteral calculus
with fragmentation of ureteral calculus (eg,
ultrasonic or electro-hydraulic technique)
with subureteric injection of implant material
with manipulation, without removal of ureteral
calculus
Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling
ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double- J type)
Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of ureteral guide
wire through kidney to establish a percutaneous
nephrostomy, retrograde
(For percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, see 50080, 50081)
(For establishment of nephrostomy tract only, see 50395)
52341
52342
52343
52344
52345
52346
52351
52352
52353
52354
52355
with removal or manipulation of calculus
(ureteral catheterization is included)
with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is
included)
with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or
renal pelvic lesion
with resection of ureteral or renal pelvic tumor
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3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
199.00
30
3.0+T
220.00
90
5.0+T
152.00
90
5.0+T
169.00
90
5.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
104.00
90
5.0+T
VESICAL NECK AND PROSTATE
52400
52402
52450
52500
52510
52601
Cystourethroscopy with incision, fulguration, or
resection of congenital posterior urethral valves, or
congenital obstructive hypertrophic mucosal folds
Cystourethroscopy with transurethral resection or
incision of ejaculatory ducts
Transurethral incision of prostate
Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate
procedure)
Transurethral balloon dilation of the prostatic urethra
Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate,
including control of postoperative bleeding,
complete (vasectomy, meatotomy,
cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or
dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
83.00
3.0+T
160.00
200.00
90
90
5.0+T
4.0+T
20.00
320.00
90
3.0+T
5.0+T
30.00
15
3.0+T
140.00
90
5.0+T
140.00
90
5.0+T
90.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
90
5.0+T
150.00
220.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
233.00
90
5.0+T
120.00
60
4.0+T
(For other approaches, see 55801-55845)
52606
52612
52614
52620
52630
52640
52647
52648
52700
Transurethral fulguration for postoperative bleeding
occurring after the usual follow-up time
Transurethral resection of prostate; first stage of
two-stage resection (partial resection)
second stage of two-stage resection
(resection completed)
Transurethral resection; of residual obstructive
tissue after 90 days postoperative
of regrowth of obstructive tissue longer than
one year postoperative
of postoperative bladder neck contracture
Laser coagulation of prostate, including control of
postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy,
meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration
and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are
included if performed)
Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of
postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy,
meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration
and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and
transurethral resection of prostate are included if
performed)
Transurethral drainage of prostatic abscess
URETHRA
(For endoscopy, see cystoscopy, urethroscopy, cystourethroscopy,52000-52700)
(For injection procedure for urethrocystography, see 51600-51610)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Urethrotomy or urethrostomy, external (separate
40.00
procedure); pendulous urethra
perineal urethra, external
100.00
Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure);
12.00
except infant
infant
12.00
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with 53025)
15
3.0+T
15
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
Drainage of deep periurethral abscess
40.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
60.00
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
60
5.0+T
30.00
215.00
270.00
90.00
200.00
15
60
60
7
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
60.00
60
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
185.00
20.00
60
15
5.0+T
3.0+T
28.00
28.00
60.00
30
30
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
60
3.0+T
210.00
60
3.0+T
INCISION
53000
53010
53020
53025
53040
(For subcutaneous abscess, see 10060, 10061)
53060
53080
53085
Drainage of Skene's gland abscess or cyst
Drainage of perineal urinary extravasation;
uncomplicated(separate procedure)
complicated
EXCISION
53200
53210
53215
53220
53230
53235
53240
53250
53260
Biopsy of urethra
Urethrectomy, total, including cystostomy; female
male
Excision or fulguration of carcinoma of urethra
Excision of urethral diverticulum (separate
procedure); female
male
Marsupialization of urethral diverticulum, male or
female
Excision of bulbourethral gland (Cowper's gland)
Excision or fulguration; urethral polyp(s), distal
urethra
(For endoscopic approach, see 52214, 52224)
53265
53270
53275
urethral caruncle
Skene's glands
urethral prolapse
REPAIR
(For hypospadias, see 54300-54352)
53400
53405
Urethroplasty; first stage, for fistula, diverticulum, or
stricture, (eg, Johannsen type)
second stage (formation of urethra), including
urinary diversion
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CODE
53410
53415
53420
53425
53430
53431
53440
53442
53444
53445
53446
53447
53448
53449
53450
Urethroplasty, one-stage reconstruction of male
anterior urethra
Urethroplasty, transpubic or perineal, one stage, for
reconstruction or repair of prostatic or membranous
urethra
Urethroplasty, two-stage reconstruction or repair of
prostatic or membranous urethra; first stage
second stage
Urethroplasty, reconstruction of female urethra
Urethroplasty with tubularization of posterior urethra
and/or lower bladder for incontinence (eg, Tenago,
Leadbetter procedure)
Sling operation for correction of male urinary
incontinence, (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Removal or revision of sling for male urinary
incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Insertion of tandem cuff (dual cuff)
Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter,
including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuff
Removal of inflatable urethral/bladder neck
sphincter, including pump, reservoir, and cuff
Removal and replacement of inflatable
urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump,
reservoir and cuff at the same operative session
Removal and replacement of inflatable
urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump,
reservoir, and cuff through an infected field at the
same operative session including irrigation and
debridement of infected tissue
(Do not report 11040-11043 in addition to 53448)
Repair of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter,
including pump, reservoir, and cuff
Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
60
3.0+T
340.00
60
3.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
300.00
160.00
313.00
90
60
60
5.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
BR
3.0+T
224.00
275.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
207.00
60
3.0+T
238.00
60
3.0+T
375.00
60
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
60.00
60
3.0+T
65.00
60
3.0+T
207.00
90
3.0+T
(For meatotomy, see 53020-53025)
53460
53500
Urethromeatoplasty, with partial excision of distal
urethral segment (Richardson type procedure)
Urethrolysis, transvaginal, secondary, open,
including cystourethroscopy (eg, postsurgical
obstruction, scarring)
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CODE
53502
53505
53510
53515
53520
Urethrorrhaphy, suture of urethral wound or injury;
female
penile
perineal
prostatomembranous
Closure of urethrostomy or urethrocutaneous fistula,
male (separate procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
BR
60
4.0+T
150.00
210.00
300.00
120.00
60
60
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For closure of urethrovaginal fistula, see 7310)
(For closure of urethrorectal fistula, see 45820, 45825)
MANIPULATION
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74485)
53600
53601
53605
53620
53621
53660
53661
53665
Dilation of urethral stricture by passage
of sound or urethral dilator, male; initial
subsequent
Dilation of urethral stricture or vesical neck by
passage of sound or urethral dilator, male, general
or conduction(spinal) anesthesia
Dilation of urethral stricture by passage of filiform
and follower, male; initial
subsequent
Dilation of female urethra including suppository
and/or instillation; initial
subsequent
Dilation of female urethra, general or conduction
(spinal) anesthesia
12.00
3.0+T
6.00
20.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
10.00
8.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
53850
53852
53853
53899
Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by
microwave thermotherapy
by radiofrequency thermotherapy
by water-induced thermotherapy
Unlisted procedure, urinary system
180.00
30
3.0+T
180.00
180.00
BR
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
MALE GENITAL SYSTEM
PENIS
INCISION
54000
Slitting of prepuce, dorsal or lateral (separate
procedure); newborn
(Do not report modifier –63 in conjunction with 54000)
12.00
3.0+T
54001
54015
except newborn
Incision and drainage of penis, deep
12.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(For skin and subcutaneous abscess, see 10060-10160)
DESTRUCTION
54050
54055
54056
54057
54060
54065
Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma,
papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic
vesicle), simple; chemical
electrodesiccation
cryosurgery
laser surgery
surgical excision
Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma,
papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic
vesicle), extensive,(eg, laser surgery,
electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
8.00
3.0+T
8.00
8.00
8.00
20.00
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
30
EXCISION
54100
54105
54110
54111
54112
54115
54120
54125
54130
54135
Biopsy of penis; (separate procedure)
deep structures
Excision of penile plaque (Peyronie disease);
with graft to 5 cm in length
with graft greater than 5 cm in length
Removal foreign body from deep penile tissue (eg,
plastic implant)
Amputation of penis; partial
complete
Amputation of penis, radical; with bilateral
inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy
in continuity with bilateral pelvic
lymphadenectomy, including external iliac,
hypogastric and obturator nodes
12.00
12.00
140.00
260.00
300.00
80.00
15
15
60
60
60
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
240.00
400.00
60
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
520.00
90
4.0+T
(For lymphadenectomy (separate procedure), see 38760-38770)
54150
Circumcision, using clamp or other device; newborn
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with 54150)
12.00
15
3.0+T
54152
54160
except newborn
Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp,
device or dorsal slit; newborn
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with 54160)
20.00
40.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
54161
54162
except newborn
Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision
adhesions
Repair incomplete circumcision
Frenulotomy of penis
(Do not report with circumcision codes 5415054161, 54162, 54163)
40.00
65.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
61.00
54.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
54163
54164
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
54200
54205
54220
54230
Injection procedure for Peyronie disease;
7.00
with surgical exposure of plaque
140.00
Irrigation of corpora cavernosa for priapism
26.00
Injection procedure for corpora cavernosography
5.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 74445)
54240
54250
Penile plethysmography
Nocturnal penile tumescence and/or rigidity test
60
25.00
55.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR
(For other urethroplasties, see 53400-53430)
(For penile revascularization, see 37788)
54300
54304
54308
54312
54316
54318
54322
54324
54326
54328
Plastic operation of penis for straightening of
chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without
mobilization of urethra
Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee
or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without
transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair
(including urinary diversion); less than 3 cm
greater than 3 cm
Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair
(including urinary diversion) with free skin graft
obtained from site other than genitalia
Urethroplasty for third stage hypospadias repair to
release penis from scrotum (eg, 3rd stage Cecil
repair)
One stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without
chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal
advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg,
flip-flap, prepucial flap)
with urethroplasty by local skin flaps and
mobilization of urethra
One stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without
chordee or circumcision); with extensive dissection
to correct chordee and urethroplasty with local skin
flaps, skin graft patch, and/or island flap
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30
3.0+T
240.00
30
3.0+T
230.00
30
3.0+T
260.00
310.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
225.00
30
3.0+T
240.00
30
3.0+T
305.00
30
3.0+T
285.00
30
3.0+T
285.00
30
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
54332
54336
54340
54344
54348
54352
54360
54380
54385
54390
54400
54401
54405
54406
54408
54410
One stage proximal penile or penoscrotal
hypospadias repair requiring extensive dissection to
correct chordee and urethroplasty by use of skin
graft tube and/or island flap
One stage perineal hypospadias repair requiring
extensive dissection to correct chordee and
urethroplasty by use of skin graft tube and/or island
flap
Repair of hypospadias complications (ie, fistula,
stricture, diverticula); by closure, incision, or
excision, simple
requiring mobilization of skin flaps and
urethroplasty with flap or patch graft
requiring extensive dissection and
urethroplasty with flap, patch or tubed graft
(includes urinary diversion)
Repair of hypospadias cripple requiring extensive
dissection and excision of previously constructed
structures including re-release of chordee and
reconstruction of urethra and penis by use of local
skin as grafts and island flaps and skin brought in as
flaps or grafts
Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Plastic operation on penis for epispadias distal to
external sphincter;
with incontinence
with exstrophy of bladder
Insertion of penile prosthesis; non-inflatable
(semi-rigid)
inflatable (self contained)
Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile
prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders,
and reservoir
Removal of all components of a multi-component,
inflatable penile prosthesis without replacement of
prosthesis
Repair of component(s) of a multi-component,
inflatable penile prosthesis
Removal and replacement of all component(s)of a
multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the
same operative session
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
30
3.0+T
410.00
30
3.0+T
180.00
30
3.0+T
315.00
30
3.0+T
320.00
30
3.0+T
440.00
30
3.0+T
220.00
200.00
30
30
3.0+T
4.0+T
BR
480.00
200.00
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
220.00
244.00
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
204.00
30
4.0+T
215.00
30
4.0+T
254.00
30
4.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
54411
Removal and replacement of all components of a
multi-component inflatable penile prosthesis through
an infected field at the same operative session,
including irrigation and debridement of infected
tissue
(Do not report 11040-11043 in addition to 54411)
277.00
30
4.0+T
54415
Removal of non-inflatable (semi-rigid) or inflatable
(self-contained) penile prosthesis, without
replacement of prosthesis
Removal and replacement of non-inflatable (semirigid) or inflatable (self-contained) penile prosthesis
at the same operative session
Removal and replacement of non-inflatable (semirigid) or inflatable (self-contained) penile prosthesis
through an infected field at the same operative
session, including irrigation and debridement of
infected tissue
(Do not report 11040-11043 in addition to 54417)
152.00
30
4.0+T
197.00
30
4.0+T
243.00
30
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
200.00
90
4.0+T
125.00
30
4.0+T
200.00
30
4.0+T
20.00
30
4.0+T
8.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
54416
54417
54420
54430
54435
54440
Corpora cavernosa-saphenous vein shunt (priapism
operation), unilateral or bilateral
Corpora cavernosa-corpus spongiosum shunt
(priapism operation), unilateral or bilateral
Corpora cavernosa-glans penis fistulization (eg,
biopsy needle, Winter procedure, rongeur, or
punch) for priapism
Plastic operation of penis for injury
MANIPULATION
54450
Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial
adhesions and stretching
TESTIS
EXCISION
54500
Biopsy of testis, needle (separate procedure)
(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022)
54505
Biopsy of testis, incisional (separate procedure)
(When combined with vasogram, seminal vesiculogram, or
epididymogram, use 55300)
54512
54520
Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or
without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal
approach
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80.00
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CODE
54522
54530
54535
Orchiectomy, partial
Orchiectomy, radical, for tumor; inguinal approach
with abdominal exploration
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
102.00
200.00
280.00
30
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For orchiectomy with repair of hernia, see 49505 or 49507 and 54520)
(For radical retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy, see 38780)
54550
54560
Exploration for undescended testis (inguinal or
scrotal area)
Exploration for undescended testis with abdominal
exploration
160.00
30
3.0+T
200.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
30
3.0+T
80.00
200.00
30
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
REPAIR
54600
54620
54640
Reduction of torsion of testis, surgical, with or
without fixation of contralateral testis
Fixation of contralateral testis (separate procedure)
Orchiopexy, inguinal approach, with or without
hernia repair
(For inguinal hernia repair performed in conjunction with inguinal orchiopexy,
see 49495-49525)
54650
Orchiopexy, abdominal approach, for
intra-abdominal testis (eg, Fowler-Stephens)
(For laparoscopic approach, use 54692)
54660
Insertion of testicular prosthesis (separate
procedure)
Suture or repair of testicular injury
Transplantation of testis(es) to thigh (because of
scrotal destruction)
54670
54680
214.00
90
3.0+T
40.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
300.00
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
54690
54692
54699
Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiectomy
orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, testis
118.00
138.00
BR
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EPIDIDYMIS
INCISION
54700
Incision and drainage of epididymis, testis and/or
scrotal space (eg, abscess or hematoma)
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3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
54800
Biopsy of epididymis, needle
8.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
90.00
120.00
30
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
120.00
180.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022)
54820
54830
54840
54860
54861
Exploration of epididymis, with or without biopsy
Excision of local lesion of epididymis
Excision of spermatocele, with or without
epididymectomy
Epididymectomy; unilateral
bilateral
TUNICA VAGINALIS
INCISION
55000
Puncture aspiration of hydrocele, tunica
vaginalis, with or without injection of medication
8.00
3.0+T
EXCISION
55040
55041
Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
bilateral
120.00
180.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
90
3.0+T
(With hernia repair, see 49495, 49501)
REPAIR
55060
Repair of tunica vaginalis hydrocele (Bottle type)
SCROTUM
INCISION
55100
Drainage of scrotal wall abscess
(see also 54700)
55110
55120
Scrotal exploration
Removal of foreign body in scrotum
8.00
100.00
40.00
3.0+T
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
100.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
180.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
(For excision, local lesion of scrotum skin, see Integumentary System)
55150
Resection of scrotum
REPAIR
55175
55180
Scrotoplasty; simple
complicated
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
VAS DEFERENS
INCISION
55200
Vasotomy, cannulization with or without incision
of vas, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
60.00
30
3.0+T
60.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
30
3.0+T
20.00
30
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
45
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
55250
Vasectomy, unilateral or bilatera (separate
procedure), including postoperative semen
examination(s) (see Rule 13)
REPAIR
55400
Vasovasostomy, vasovasorrhaphy
SUTURE
55450
Ligation (percutaneous) of vas deferens,
unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure) (see
Rule 13)
SPERMATIC CORD
EXCISION
55500
55520
55530
55535
55540
Excision of hydrocele of spermatic cord,
unilateral (separate procedure)
Excision of lesion of spermatic cord
(separate procedure)
Excision of varicocele or ligation of spermatic
veins for varicocele; (separate procedure)
abdominal approach
with hernia repair
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
55550
55559
Laparoscopy, surgical, with ligation of spermatic
veins for vericocele
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, spermatic cord
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BR
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SEMINAL VESICLES
INCISION
55600
55605
Vesiculotomy;
complicated
120.00
210.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
320.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
30
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
210.00
60
4.0+T
EXCISION
55650
55680
Vesiculectomy, any approach
Excision of Mullerian duct cyst
(For injection procedure, see 52010, 55300)
PROSTATE
INCISION
55700
55705
55720
55725
Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or
multiple, any approach
incisional, any approach
Prostatotomy, external drainage of prostatic
abscess, any approach; simple
complicated
(For transurethral drainage, see 52700)
EXCISION
(For transurethral removal of prostate, see 52601-52640)
(For transurethral desctruction of prostate, see 53850-53852)
(For limited pelvic lymphadenectomy for staging (separate procedure), use 38562)
(For independent node dissection, see 38770-38780)
55801
55810
55812
55815
Prostatectomy, perineal, subtotal (including
control of postoperative bleeding, vasectomy,
meatotomy, urethral calibration and/or dilation,
and internal urethrotomy)
Prostatectomy, perineal radical;
with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic
lymphadenectomy)
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
320.00
90
6.0+T
400.00
500.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
500.00
90
6.0+T
(If 55815 is carried out on separate days, use 38770 and 55810)
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CODE
55821
55831
55840
55842
55845
Prostatectomy (including control of postoperative
bleeding, vasectomy, meatotomy, urethral
calibration and/or dilation, and internal
urethrotomy); suprapubic, subtotal, one or two
stages
retropubic, subtotal
Prostatectomy, retropubic radical, with or without
nerve sparing;
with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic
lymphadenectomy)
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
90
5.0+T
320.00
400.00
90
90
5.0+T
6.0+T
400.00
90
6.0+T
500.00
90
6.0+T
159.00
90
3.0+T
320.00
90
6.0+T
320.00
90
6.0+T
400.00
90
6.0+T
(If 55845 is carried out on separate days, use 38770 and 55840)
(For laparoscopic retropubic radical prostatectomy, use 55866)
55859
55860
55862
55865
Transperineal placement of needles or catheters
into prostate for interstitial radioelement
application, with or without cystoscopy
Exposure of prostate, any approach, for insertion
of radioactive substance;
with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic
lymphadenectomy)
with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy,
including external iliac, hypogastric and
obturator nodes
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoreoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320
55866
Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic
radical, including nerve sparing
(For open procedure, use 55840)
400.00
90
6.0+T
(For application of interstitial radioelement, see 77776-77778)
(For ultrasonic guidance for interstitial radioelement application, see 76965)
55873
55899
Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate (includes
ultrasounic guidance for intestinal cryosurgical
probe placement)
Unlisted procedure, male genital system
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BR
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM
(For pelvic laparotomy, see 49000)
(For excision or destruction of endometriomas open method, see 49200, 49201)
(For paracentesis, see 49080, 49081)
(For secondary closure of abdominal wall evisceration or disruption, see 49900)
(For fulguration or excision of lesions, laparoscopic approach, see 58662)
(For chemotherapy, see 96400-96549)
VULVA, PERINEUM AND INTROITUS
The following definitions apply to the vulvectomy codes (56620-56640):
Simple: The removal of skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue.
Radical: The removal of skin and deep subcutaneous tissue.
Partial: Removal of less than 80% of the vulvar area.
Complete: The removal of greater than 80% of the vulvar area.
INCISION
(For incision and drainage of sebaceous cyst, furuncle, or abscess, see 10060, 10061)
(For incision and drainage of Skene's gland abscess or cyst, see 53060)
56405
56420
56440
56441
Incision and drainage of vulva or perineal
abscess
Incision and drainage of Bartholin's gland
abscess
Marsupialization of Bartholin's gland cyst
Lysis of labial adhesions
25.00
15
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
60.00
40.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
DESTRUCTION
56501
56515
Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple, (laser
surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery,
chemosurgery)
extensive, (laser surgery, electrosurgery,
cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
8.00
3.0+T
80.00
3.0+T
(For destruction of Skene's gland cyst or abscess, see 53270)
(For cautery destruction of urethral caruncle, see 53265)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
(For local excision of fulguration of lesion(s) of external genitalia, see 1142011426, 11620-11626)
56605
Biopsy of vulva or perineum. (separate
procedure); one lesion
each separate additional lesion
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
56606
56620
56625
56630
56631
Vulvectomy simple; partial
complete
Vulvectomy, radical, partial;
with unilateral inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy
with bilateral inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy
Vulvectomy, radical, complete;
with unilateral inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy
with bilateral inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy
Vulvectomy, radical, complete, with
inguinofemoral, iliac, and pelvic
lymphadenectomy
56632
56633
56634
56637
56640
16.00
15
3.0+T
160.00
220.00
339.00
453.00
60
60
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
462.00
90
5.0+T
359.00
468.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
478.00
90
5.0+T
477.00
90
5.0+T
40.00
30
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
8.00
(For lymphadenectomy, see 38760-38780)
56700
Partial hymenectomy or revision ofM hymenal
ring
Hymenotomy, simple incision
Excision of Bartholin's gland or cyst
56720
56740
24.00
80.00
(For excision of Skene's gland, see 53270)
(For excision of urethral caruncle, see 53265)
(For excision or fulguration of urethral carcinoma, see 53220; for
excision or marsupialization of urethral diverticulum, see 53230-53240)
REPAIR
(For repair of urethra for mucosal prolapse, see 53275)
56800
56805
56810
Plastic repair of introitus
Clitoroplasty for intersex state
Perineoplasty, repair of perineum, non-obstetrical
(separate procedure)
80.00
315.00
78.00
30
90
30
3.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
(For repair of wounds to genitalia, see 12001-12007, 12041-12047,
13131, 13132)
(For anal sphincteroplasty, see 46750, 46751)
(For episiorrhaphy, episioperineorrhaphy for recent injury of vulva and/or
perineum, nonobstetrical, see 57210)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY
56820
56821
Colposcopy of the vulva;
with biopsy(s)
35.00
45.00
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
30
30
(For colposcopic examinations/procedures involving the vagina,
see 57420, 57421; cervix, see 57452-57461)
VAGINA
INCISION
57000
57010
57020
57022
57023
Colpotomy; with exploration
with drainage of pelvic abscess
Colpocentesis (separate procedure)
Incision and drainage of vaginal hematoma;
obstetrical/post-partum
non-obstetrical (eg, post-trauma, spontaneous
bleeding)
60.00
60.00
16.00
28.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
28.00
30
3.0+T
DESTRUCTION
57061
57065
Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); simple, (eg, laser
surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery,
chemosurgery)
extensive, (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery,
cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
8.00
3.0+T
80.00
3.0+T
EXCISION
57100
57105
57106
57107
57109
57110
57111
57112
57120
57130
57135
Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate
procedure)
extensive, requiring suture (including cysts)
Vaginectomy, partial removal of vaginal wall;
with removal of paravaginal tissue (radical
vaginectomy)
with removal of paravaginal tissue (radical
vaginectomy) with bilateral total pelvic
lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph
node sampling (biopsy)
Vaginectomy, complete removal of vaginal wall;
with removal of paravaginal tissue (radical
vaginectomy)
with removal of paravaginal tissue (radical
vaginectomy) with bilateral total pelvic
lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph
node sampling (biopsy)
Colpocleisis (Le Fort Type)
Excision of vaginal septum
Excision of vaginal cyst or tumor
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12.00
15
3.0+T
18.00
68.00
247.00
15
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
290.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
290.00
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
312.00
90
3.0+T
140.00
26.00
29.00
60
30
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
57150
57155
Irrigation of vagina and/or application of
medicament for treatment of bacterial, parasitic, or
fungoid disease
Insertion of uterine tandems and/or vaginal ovoids
for clinical brachytherapy
4.00
3.0+T
114.00
90
3.0+T
(For insertion of radioelement sources or ribbons, see 77761-77763,
77781-77784)
57160
57180
Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal
support device
Introduction of any hemostatic agent or pack for
spontaneous or traumatic non-obstetrical
hemorrhage (separate procedure)
12.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
REPAIR
(For urethral suspension, Marshall-Marchetti- Krantz type, abdominal approach, see
51840, 51841)
(For laparoscopic suspension, use 51990)
57200
57210
57220
57230
57240
57250
Colporrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina
120.00
(nonobstetrical)
Colpoperineorrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina
120.00
and/or perineum (nonobstetrical)
Plastic operation on urethral sphincter, vaginal
120.00
approach (eg, Kelly urethral plication)
Plastic repair of urethrocele
120.00
Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or
140.00
without repair of urethrocele
Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or
140.00
without perineorrhaphy
(For repair of rectocele (separate procedure) without posterior
colporrhapy, see 45560)
60
3.0+T
60
3.0+T
60
3.0+T
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
60
3.0+T
57260
57265
57267
Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy;
with enterocele repair
Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of
pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior
compartment), vaginal approach
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
200.00
290.00
81.00
60
3.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
57268
Repair of enterocele, vaginal approach (separate
procedure)
Repair of enterocele, abdominal approach (separate
procedure)
180.00
60
4.0+T
180.00
60
4.0+T
57270
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CODE
57280
57282
57283
57284
57287
57288
57289
57291
57292
57295
57300
57305
57307
57308
57310
57311
57320
57330
57335
Colpopexy, abdominal approach
Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach
(sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
intra-peritoneal approach
(uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Paravaginal defect repair (including repair of
cystocele, stress urinary incontinence, and/or
incomplete vaginal prolapse)
Removal or revision of sling for stress incontinence
(eg, fascia or synthetic)
Sling operation for stress incontinence
(eg, fascia or synthetic)
(For laparoscopic approach, use 51992)
Pereyra procedure, including anterior colporrhaphy
Construction of artificial vagina; without graft
with graft
Revision (including removal) of prosthetic vaginal
graft, vaginal approach
Closure of rectovaginal fistula; vaginal or transanal
approach
abdominal approach
abdominal approach, with concomitant
colostomy
transperineal approach, with perineal body
reconstruction, with or without levator plication
Closure of urethrovaginal fistula;
with bulbocavernosus transplant
Closure of vesicovaginal fistula; vaginal approach
transvesical and vaginal approach
Vaginoplasty for intersex state
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
240.00
60
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
191.00
90
4.0+T
231.00
90
4.0+T
115.00
45
3.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
210.00
240.00
260.00
223.00
60
60
60
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
90
5.0+T
240.00
280.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
107.00
90
3.0+T
200.00
BR
240.00
240.00
380.00
60
60
90
90
90
4.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
(For closure of vesicovaginal fistula, abdominal approach, see 51900)
(For concomitant cystostomy, see 51005-51040)
MANPULATION
57400
57410
57415
Dilation of vagina under anesthesia
Pelvic examination under anesthesia
Removal of impacted vaginal foreign body (separate
procedure) under anesthesia
8.00
8.00
14.00
10
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For removal without anesthesia of an impacted vaginal foreign
body, use the appropriate Evaluation and Management code)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
ENDOSCOPY
57420
57421
Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if
present;
with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
36.00
3.0+T
40.00
3.0+T
(For colposcopic visualization of cervix and adjacent upper vagina; use
57452)
(For colposcopic examinations/procedures involving the vulva, see 56820,
56821; cervix, see 57452-57461)
57425
Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of
vaginal apex)
260.00
90
3.0+T
CERVIX UTERI
ENDOSCOPY
(For colposcopic examinations/procedures involving the vulva, see 56820, 56821, vagina,
see 57420, 57421)
57452
Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent
vagina;
(Do not report 57452 in addition to 57454-57461)
44.00
3.0+T
57454
with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical
curettage
with biopsy(s) of the cervix
with endocervical curettage
with loop electrode biopsy(s) of the cervix
with loop electrode conization of the cervix
(Do not report 57456 in addition to 57461)
73.00
3.0+T
44.00
41.00
59.00
97.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
57455
57456
57460
57461
EXCISION
(For radical surgical procedures, see 58200-58240)
57500
57505
57510
57511
57513
57520
57522
Biopsy, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion,
with or without fulguration (separate procedure)
Endocervical curettage
(not done as part of a dilation and curettage)
12.00
15
3.0+T
60.00
15
3.0+T
Cautery of cervix; electro or thermal
cryocautery, initial or repeat
laser ablation
Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with
or without dilation and curettage, with or without
repair; cold knife or laser
loop electrode excision
41.00
76.00
149.00
204.00
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
204.00
45
3.0+T
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CODE
57530
57531
57540
57545
57550
57555
57556
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy), amputation of cervix
(separate procedure)
Radical trachelectomy, with bilateral total pelvic
lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node
sampling biopsy, with or without removal of tube(s),
with or without removal of ovary(s)
Excision of cervical stump, abdominal approach;
with pelvic floor repair
Excision of cervical stump, vaginal approach;
with anterior and/or posterior repair
with repair of enterocele
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
45
3.0+T
301.00
45
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
240.00
240.00
330.00
45
45
45
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
102.00
215.00
45
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For insertion of intrauterine device, see 58300)
REPAIR
57700
57720
Cerclage of uterine cervix, nonobstetrical
Trachelorrhaphy, plastic repair of uterine cervix,
vaginal approach
MANIPULATION
57800
57820
Dilation of cervical canal, instrumental (separate
procedure)
Dilation and curettage of cervical stump
12.00
3.0+T
60.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
152.00
15
3.0+T
200.00
45
4.0+T
200.00
45
4.0+T
CORPUS UTERI
EXCISION
58100
Endometrial sampling (biopsy), with or without
endocervical sampling(biopsy), without cervical
dilation, any method (separate procedure)
(For endocervical currettage only, see 57505)
58110
Endometrial sampling (biopsy) performed in
conjunction with colposcopy
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
58120
Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic
(nonobstetrical)
5.00
(For postpartum hemorrhage, see 59160)
58140
58145
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus,
1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250
grams or less and/or removal of surface myomas;
abdominal approach
vaginal approach
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CODE
58146
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
45
4.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
320.00
45
4.0+T
220.00
45
4.0+T
400.00
90
6.0+T
502.00
90
6.0+T
90
15.0+T
240.00
270.00
295.00
45
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
280.00
45
4.0+T
300.00
45
4.0+T
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus,
200.00
5 or more intramural myomas and/or intramural
myomas with total weight greater than 250 grams,
abdominal approach
(Do not report 58146 in addition to 58140-58145, 58150-58240)
(For codes 58150-58285, see Rule 14)
58150
58152
Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix),
with or without removal of tube(s), with or without
removal of ovary(s);
with colpo-urethrocystopexy
(eg, Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz, Burch)
(For urethrocystopexy without hysterectomy, see 51840, 51841)
58180
58200
58210
Supracervical abdominal hysterectomy (subtotal
hysterectomy), with or without removal of tube(s),
with or without removal of ovary(s)
Total abdominal hysterectomy, including partial
vaginectomy, with para-aortic and pelvic lymph node
sampling, with or without removal of tube(s), with or
without removal of ovary(s)
Radical abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral total
pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph
node sampling (biopsy), with or without removal of
tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
(For radical hysterectomy with ovarian transposition, use also 58825)
58240
Pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancy, with
total abdominal hysterectomy or cervicectomy, with
or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal
of ovary(s), with removal of bladder and ureteral
transplantations, and/or abdominoperineal resection
of rectum and colon and colostomy, or any
combination thereof
800.00
(For pelvic ententeration for lower urinary tract or male genital
malignancy, use 51597)
58260
58262
58263
58267
58270
Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 grams or less;
with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)
with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s), with
repair of enterocele
with colpo-urethrocystopexy
(Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz Type, Pereyra
type, with or without endoscopic control)
with repair of enterocele
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CODE
58275
58280
58285
58290
58291
58292
58293
58294
Vaginal hysterectomy, with total or partial
vaginectomy;
with repair of enterocele
Vaginal hysterectomy, radical (Schauta type
operation)
Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250
grams;
with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s), with
repair of enterocele
with colpo-urethrocystopexy (MarshallMarchetti-Krantz type, Pereyra type) with or
without endoscopic control
with repair of enterocele
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
280.00
45
4.0+T
300.00
400.00
45
90
4.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
270.00
295.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
280.00
45
4.0+T
300.00
45
4.0+T
INTRODUCTION
(For insertion, removal and supply of implantable contraceptive capsules, see 11975, 11976,
11977)
58300
J7300
J7302
58301
58340
Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Intrauterine copper contraceptive
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive
system, 52 mg.
Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast
material for saline infusion sonohysterography (sis)
or hysterosalpingography
49.00
3.0+T
36.00
12.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation of hysterosonography, use 76831)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation of hysterosalpingography, use
74740)
58346
Insertion of Heyman capsules for clinical
brachytherapy
121.00
90
3.0+T
38.00
10
3.0+T
160.00
45
4.0+T
180.00
45
4.0+T
(For insertion of radioelement sources or ribbons, see 77761-77763,
77781-77784)
58353
Endometrial ablation, thermal, without hysteroscopic
guidance
(For hysteroscopic procedure, use 58563)
REPAIR
58400
58410
Uterine suspension, with or without shortening of
round ligaments, with or without shortening of
sacrouterine ligaments; (separate procedure)
with presacral sympathectomy
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CODE
58520
58540
Hysterorrhaphy, repair of ruptured uterus
(nonobstetrical)
Hysteroplasty, repair of uterine anomaly
(Strassman type)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
45
4.0+T
BR
45
4.0+T
(For closure of vesicouterine fistula, see 51920)
LAPAROSCOPY/HYSTEROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320. To report a diagnostic
hysteroscopy (separate procedure), use 58555.
58545
58546
58550
58552
58553
58554
58555
58558
58559
58560
58561
58562
58563
58565
58578
58579
Laparoscopy, surgical, myomectomy, excision; 1 to
4 intramural myomas with total weight of 250 grams
or less and/or removal of surface myomas
5 or more intramural myomas and/or intramural
myomas with total weight greater than 250
grams
Laparoscopy surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for
uterus 250 grams or less; (see Rule 14)
with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy,
for uterus greater than 250 grams;
with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Hysteroscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure)
Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of
endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without
D&C
with lysis of intrauterine adhesions
(any method)
with division or resection of intrauterine septum
(any method)
with removal of leiomyomata
with removal of impacted foreign body
with endometrial ablation
(eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical
ablation, thermoablation)
with bilateral fallopian tube cannulation to
induce occlusion by placement of permanent
implants
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, uterus
Unlisted hysteroscopy procedure, uterus
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256.00
45
4.0+T
322.00
45
4.0+T
279.00
45
4.0+T
249.00
320.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
317.00
60.00
72.00
45
15
15
4.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
72.00
15
3.0+T
72.00
15
3.0+T
72.00
72.00
72.00
15
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
90
BR
BR
3.0+T
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
320.00
45
4.0+T
246.00
45
4.0+T
OVIDUCT/OVARY
INCISION
(For codes 58600-58615, see Rule 13, Informed Consent for Sterilization)
58600
58605
Ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s), abdominal
or vaginal approach, unilateral or bilateral
Ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s),
abdominal or vaginal approach, postpartum,
unilateral or bilateral, during same hospitalization
(separate procedure)
(For laparoscopic procedures, use 58670, 58671)
58611
Ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s) when
done at the time of cesarean delivery or
intra-abdominal surgery (not a separate procedure)
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
120.00
45
4.0+T
58615
Occlusion of fallopian tube(s) by device (eg, band,
clip, Falope ring) vaginal or suprapubic approach
(For laparoscopic approach, use 58671)
200.00
45
4.0+T
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
(For laparoscopic biopsy of the ovary or fallopian tube, use 49321)
58660
58661
58662
58670
58671
58673
58679
Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions
72.00
(salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)
with removal of adnexal structures (partial or
210.00
total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
with fulguration or excision of lesions of the
72.00
ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by
any method
with fulguration of oviducts (with or without
181.00
transection)
with occlusion of oviducts by device (eg,
201.00
band, clip, or Falope ring)
with salpingostomy (salpingoneostomy)
148.00
(Code 58673 is used to report unilateral procedures,
for bilateral procedure, use modifier -50)
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, oviduct, ovary
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15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
EXCISION
58700
58720
Salpingectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or
bilateral(separate procedure)
Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial,
unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
359.00
45
4.0+T
406.00
45
4.0+T
417.00
45
4.0+T
REPAIR
58740
Lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis)
(For laparascopic approach, see 58660)
(For excision/destruction of endometriomas, open method, see 49200, 49201)
(For fulguration or excision of lesions, laparascopic approach, see 58662)
58770
Salpingostomy (salpingoneostomy)
(For laparoscopic approach, use 58672)
200.00
45
4.0+T
60
4.0+T
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
130.00
60
4.0+T
180.00
60
4.0+T
180.00
60
4.0+T
180.00
60
4.0+T
OVARY
INCISION
58800
58805
58820
58822
58823
58825
Drainage of ovarian cyst(s), unilateral or bilateral,
100.00
(separate procedure); vaginal approach
abdominal approach
160.00
Drainage of ovarian abscess; vaginal approach,
80.00
open
abdominal approach
160.00
Drainage of pelvic abscess, transvaginal or
36.00
transrectal approach, percutaneous (eg, ovarian,
pericolic)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 75989)
Transposition, ovary(s)
EXCISION
58900
Biopsy of ovary, unilateral or bilateral (separate
procedure)
(For laparoscopic biopsy of the ovary or fallopian tube, use 49321)
58920
58925
Wedge resection or bisection of ovary, unilateral or
bilateral
Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or bilateral
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CODE
58940
58943
58950
58951
58952
58953
58954
58956
58960
58999
Oophorectomy, partial or total, unilateral or bilateral;
for ovarian, tubal or primary peritoneal
malignancy, with para-aortic and pelvic lymph
node biopsies, peritoneal washings,
peritoneal biopsies, diaphragmatic
assessments, with or without
salpingectomy(s) with or without
omentectomy
Resection of ovarian, tubal or primary peritoneal
malignancy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
and omentectomy;
with total abdominal hysterectomy, pelvic and
limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
with radical dissection for debulking
(ie, radical excision or destruction, intraabdominal or retroperitoneal tumors)
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy,
total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection
for debulking;
with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited
para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with total
omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy for
malignancy
Laparotomy, for staging or restaging of ovarian,
tubal or primary peritoneal malignancy (second
look), with or without omentectomy, peritoneal
washing, biopsy of abdominal and pelvic
peritoneum, diaphragmatic assessment with pelvic
and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Unlisted procedure, female genital system,
nonobstetrical
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F/U DAYS
ANES
180.00
325.00
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
290.00
4.0+T
391.00
60
4.0+T
435.00
60
4.0+T
546.00
60
4.0+T
572.00
60
4.0+T
377.00
90
4.0+T
265.00
60
4.0+T
BR
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
MATERNITY CARE AND DELIVERY
The services normally provided in uncomplicated maternity cases include antepartum care,
delivery, and postpartum care. Antepartum care includes usual prenatal services (initial and
subsequent history, physical examinations, recording of weight, blood pressures, fetal heart
tones, routine chemical urinalysis, maternity counseling).
Delivery includes vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, with or without forceps or
breech delivery) and resuscitation of newborn infant when necessary. Postpartum care
includes hospital and office visits following vaginal or cesarean section delivery.
For medical complications of pregnancy (toxemia, cardiac problems, neurological problems
or other problems requiring additional or unusual services or requiring hospitalization), see
services in MEDICINE section. For surgical complications of pregnancy not listed below,
see appropriate procedures in SURGERY.
If a physician provides all or part of the antepartum and/or postpartum patient care but does
not perform delivery due to termination of pregnancy by abortion or referral to another
physician for delivery, see 59425-59430.
(For circumcision of newborn, see 54150, 54160)
Reimbursement amounts for the Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services Program
(MOMS), are noted in parenthesis after the description of each code. For information on the
MOMS Program, see Policy Section.
ANTEPARTUM SERVICES
59000
Amniocentesis; diagnostic
65.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76946)
7
3.0+T
59001
therapeutic amniotic fluid reduction (includes
65.00
ultrasound guidance)
Cordocentesis (intrauterine), any method
25.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76941)
7
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
59012
59015
Chorionic villus sampling, any method
40.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, use 76945)
59020
59025
59030
59050
Fetal contraction stress test
Fetal non-stress test (MOMS 70.00)
Fetal scalp blood sampling
Fetal monitoring during labor by consulting
physician (ie, non-attending physician) with written
report; supervision and interpretation
20.00
15.00
20.00
15.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EXCISION
59100
Hysterotomy, abdominal (eg, for hydatidiform mole,
abortion)
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90
5.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
59120
Surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy; tubal or
ovarian, requiring salpingectomy and/or
oophorectomy, abdominal or vaginal approach
59121
tubal or ovarian, without salpingectomy and/or
oophorectomy
59130
abdominal pregnancy
59135
interstitial, uterine pregnancy requiring total
hysterectomy
59136
interstitial, uterine pregnancy with partial
resection of uterus
59140
cervical, with evacuation
59150 Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy;
without salpingectomy and/or oophorectomy
59151
with salpingectomy and/or oophorectomy
59160 Curettage, postpartum
INTRODUCTION
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
60
5.0+T
200.00
60
5.0+T
200.00
240.00
60
45
5.0+T
4.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
BR
72.00
60
15
5.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
75.00
15
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For intrauterine fetal transfusion, see 36460)
(For introduction of hypertonic solution and/or prostaglandins to initiate labor, see 5985059857)
59200
Insertion of cervical dilator (eg, laminaria,
prostaglandin) (separate procedure)
12.00
3.0+T
REPAIR
(For tracheloplasty, see 57700)
59300
59320
59325
59350
Episiotomy or vaginal repair, by other than attending
physician
Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal
abdominal
Hysterorrhaphy of ruptured uterus
60.00
45
3.0+T
80.00
200.00
160.00
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
VAGINAL DELIVERY, ANTEPARTUM AND POSTPARTUM CARE
59400
59409
59410
Routine obstetric care including antepartum care,
vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, and/or
forceps) and (inpatient and outpatient) postpartum
care (total, all-inclusive, "global" care)
(MOMS 1,440.00)
Vaginal delivery only (with or without episiotomy
and/or forceps); (when only inpatient postpartum
care is provided in addition to delivery, see
appropriate HOSPITAL E/M code(s) for postpartum
care visits)(MOMS 883.00)
including (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care (MOMS 960.00)
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45
630.00
679.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
45
3.0+T
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Physician Fee Schedule
DESCRIPTION
59414
59425
Delivery of placenta (separate procedure)
Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits (MOMS 364.00)
FEE
F/U DAYS
35.00
209.00
4
ANES
3.0+T
Procedure code 59425 includes reimbursement for one initial antepartum
encounter (54.00) and five subsequent encounters (31.00).
If less than 6 antepartum encounters were provided, adjust the amount
charged accordingly.
59426
7 or more visits (MOMS 541.00)
302.00
Procedure code 59426 includes reimbursement for one initial antepartum
encounter (54.00) and eight subsequent encounters (31.00).
If less than 9 antepartum encounters were provided, adjust the amount
charged accordingly). For 6 or less antepartum encounters, see code
59425.
59430
Postpartum care only (outpatient) (separate
procedure) (MOMS 59.00)
31.00
CESAREAN DELIVERY
59510
59514
59515
59525
Routine obstetric care including antepartum care,
1,037.00
cesarean delivery, and (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care (total, all-inclusive, "global"
care)(MOMS 1,440.00)
685.00
Caesarean delivery only; (when only inpatient
postpartum care is provided in addition to delivery,
see appropriate HOSPITAL E/M code(s) for
postpartum care visits)(MOMS 883.00)
734.00
including(inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care (MOMS 960.00)
Subtotal or total hysterectomy after cesarean
240.00
delivery
(List in addition to 59510, 59514, 59515, or 59618, 59620, 59622)
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
45
5.0+T
45
4.0+T
DELIVERY AFTER PREVIOUS CESAREAN DELIVERY
Patients who have had a previous cesarean delivery and now present with the expectation
of a vaginal delivery are coded using codes 59610-59622. If the patient has a successful
vaginal delivery after a previous cesarean delivery (VBAC), use codes 59610-59614. If the
attempt is unsuccessful and another cesarean delivery is carried out, use codes
59618-59622. To report elective cesarean deliveries use code 59510, 59514 or 59515.
59610
Routine obstetric care including antepartum care,
vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, and/or
forceps) and (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care, after previous cesarean delivery
(total, all-inclusive, "global" care) (MOMS 1,440.00)
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3.0+T
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CODE
59612
59614
59618
59620
59622
Vaginal delivery only, after previous cesarean
delivery (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps);
(when only inpatient postpartum care is provided
in addition to delivery, see appropriate HOSPITAL
E/M code(s) for postpartum care visits)
(MOMS 883.00)
including (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care (MOMS 960.00)
Routine obstetric care including antepartum care,
cesarean delivery, and (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care, following attempted vaginal
delivery after previous cesarean delivery (total,
all-inclusive, "global" care)(MOMS 1,440.00)
Cesarean delivery only, following attempted vaginal
delivery after previous cesarean delivery; (when only
inpatient postpartum care is provided in addition to
delivery, see appropriate HOSPITAL E/Mcode(s) for
postpartum care visits) (MOMS 883.00)
including (inpatient and outpatient)
postpartum care (MOMS 960.00)
FEE
F/U DAYS
630.00
ANES
3.0+T
679.00
45
3.0+T
1,037.00
45
5.0+T
685.00
734.00
5.0+T
45
5.0+T
ABORTION
(For medical treatment of spontaneous complete abortion, any trimester, use medical service
codes 99201-99233) (Ultrasound service(s) provided in conjunction with procedure codes
59812 through 59857 are reimbursable ONLY via echography code 76815. Procedure code
76815 should be billed regardless of the approach used to perform the ultrasound (eg,
transvaginal))
59812
59820
59821
59830
59840
59841
59850
59851
59852
Treatment of incomplete abortion, any trimester,
completed surgically
Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically;
first trimester
second trimester
Treatment of septic abortion, completed surgically
Induced abortion, by dilation and curettage
Induced abortion, by dilation and evacuation
Induced abortion, by one or more intra-amniotic
injections (amniocentesis-injections), (including
hospital admission and visits, delivery of fetus and
secundines);
with dilation and curettage and/or evacuation
with hysterotomy (failed intra-amniotic
injection)
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45
3.0+T
194.00
45
3.0+T
220.00
175.00
230.00
350.00
322.00
45
45
45
45
45
3.0+T
5.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
180.00
248.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
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CODE
59855
59856
59857
Induced abortion, by one or more vaginal
suppositories (eg, prostaglandin) with or without
cervical dilation (eg, laminaria), including hospital
admission and visits, delivery of fetus and
secundines;
with dilation and curettage and/or evacuation
with hysterotomy (failed medical evaluation)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
230.00
45
4.0+T
350.00
248.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
75.00
45
3.0+T
(For insertion of hygroscopic cervical dilator, see 59200)
OTHER PROCEDURES
59870
59871
59898
59899
Uterine evacuation and curettage for hydatidiform
mole
Removal of cerclage suture under anesthesia
(other than local)
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, maternity care
and delivery
Unlisted procedure, maternity care and delivery
23.00
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
(For pituitary and pineal surgery, see Nervous System)
THYROID GLAND
INCISION
60000
Incision and drainage of thyroglossal duct cyst,
infected
12.00
3.0+T
EXCISION
(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022)
60001
Aspiration and/or injection, thyroid cyst
(If imaging guidance is performed, see 76360, 76942)
60100
60200
60210
60212
2
3.0+T
Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
12.00
(If image guidance is performed, see 76003, 76360, 76393, 76942)
2
3.0+T
Excision of cyst or adenoma of thyroid, or
transection of isthmus
Partial thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without
isthmusectomy
with contralateral subtotal lobectomy,
including isthmusectomy
160.00
45
5.0+T
200.00
45
5.0+T
280.00
45
5.0+T
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CODE
60220
60225
60240
60252
60254
60260
60270
60271
60280
60281
Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without
isthmusectomy
with contralateral subtotal lobectomy,
including isthmusectomy
Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy;
with limited neck dissection
with radical neck dissection
Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid
tissue following previous removal of a portion of
thyroid
Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; sternal
split or transthoracic approach
cervical approach
Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
recurrent
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
45
5.0+T
260.00
45
5.0+T
280.00
320.00
45
45
5.0+T
5.0+T
400.00
240.00
45
45
6.0+T
5.0+T
360.00
45
5.0+T
240.00
180.00
180.00
45
45
45
5.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For thyroid ultrasonography, see 76536)
PARATHYROID, THYMUS, ADRENAL GLANDS, PANCREAS, AND CARTOID BODY
EXCISION
(For excision of remote/disseminated pheochromocytoma, see 49200-49201)
60500
60502
60505
60512
60520
60521
60522
60540
Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
280.00
re-exploration
280.00
with mediastinal exploration, sternal split or
360.00
transthoracic approach
Parathyroid autotransplantation
79.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 60512 in conjunction with codes 60500, 60502, 60505,
60212, 60225, 60240, 60252, 60254, 60260, 60270, 60271)
45
45
60
5.0+T
5.0+T
12.0+T
45
5.0+T
Thymectomy, partial or total; transcervical
approach (separate procedure)
sternal split or transthoracic approach,
without radical mediastinal dissection
(separate procedure)
sternal split or transthoracic approach,
with radical mediastinal dissection
(separate procedure)
Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration
of adrenal gland with or without biopsy,
transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal
(separate procedure);
400.00
60
12.0+T
363.00
60
12.0+T
406.00
60
12.0+T
320.00
90
9.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
60545
Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration
of adrenal gland with or without biopsy,
transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal with excision of
adjacent retroperitoneal tumor
(For laparoscopic approach, use 56321)
(For excision of remote or disseminated
pheochromocytoma, see 49200, 49201)
400.00
90
9.0+T
60600
Excision of carotid body tumor; without excision of
carotid artery
with excision of carotid artery
280.00
60
8.0+T
400.00
60
8.0+T
60605
LAPAROSCOPY
Surgical laparoscopy always includes diagnostic laparoscopy. To report a diagnostic
laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy) (separate procedure), use 49320.
60650
60659
60699
Laparoscopy, surgical; with adrenalectomy, partial
or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or
without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal
Unlisted laparoscopiy procedure, endocrine system
Unlisted procedure, endocrine system
215.00
60
BR
BR
8.0+T
8.0+T
3.0+T
NERVOUS SYSTEM
SKULL, MENINGES, AND BRAIN
(For injection procedure for cerebral angiography, see 36100-36218)
(For ventriculography, see 61026, 61120, 61130)
(For pneumoencephalography, see 61055)
INJECTION, DRAINAGE OR ASPIRATION
61000
61001
61020
61026
61050
61055
61070
Subdural tap through fontanelle, or suture, infant,
12.00
unilateral or bilateral; initial
subsequent taps
12.00
Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole,
20.00
fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular
catheter/reservoir; without injection
with injection of medicament or other
34.00
substance for diagnosis or treatment
Cisternal or lateral cervical (Cl-C2) puncture; without
12.00
injection (separate procedure)
with injection of medicament or other
30.00
substance for diagnosis or treatment (Cl-C2)
Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration
20.00
or injection procedure
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75809)
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7
3.0+T
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
TWIST DRILL, BURR HOLE(S) OR TREPHINE
(For intracranial neuroendoscopic ventricular catheter placement, use 62160)
61105
61107
61108
61120
61140
61150
61151
61154
61156
61210
61215
Twist drill hole for subdural or ventricular puncture;
for implanting ventricular catheter or pressure
recording device
for evacuation and/or drainage of subdural
hematoma
Burr hole(s) for ventricular puncture (including
injection of gas, contrast media, dye or radioactive
material);
Burr hole(s) or trephine; with biopsy of brain or
intracranial lesion
with drainage of brain abscess or cyst
with subsequent tapping (aspiration) of
intracranial abscess or cyst
Burr hole(s) with evacuation and/or drainage of
hematoma, extradural or subdural
Burr hole(s); with aspiration of hematoma or cyst,
intracerebral
for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir,
EEG electrode(s) or pressure recording
device(separate procedure)
Insertion of subcutaneous reservoir, pump or
continuous infusion system for connection to
ventricular catheter
120.00
160.00
30
30
7.0+T
7.0+T
240.00
30
7.0+T
132.00
30
7.0+T
280.00
90
11.0+T
300.00
40.00
90
7
11.0+T
4.0+T
360.00
60
9.0+T
360.00
60
9.0+T
160.00
30
7.0+T
125.00
30
7.0+T
(For refilling and maintenance of an implantable infusion pump for spinal or
brain drug therapy, use 95990)
61250
61253
Burr hole(s) or trephine, supratentorial, exploratory,
not followed by other surgery
Burr hole(s) or trephine, infratentorial, unilateral or
bilateral
120.00
60
8.0+T
120.00
30
7.0+T
500.00
90
9.0+T
600.00
400.00
90
60
11.0+T
9.0+T
400.00
60
9.0+T
(If burr hole(s) or trephine followed by craniotomy at same operative
session use 61304-61321; do not use 61250 or 61253)
CRANIECTOMY OR CRANIOTOMY
61304
61305
61312
61313
Craniectomy or craniotomy, exploratory;
supratentorial
infratentorial (posterior fossa)
Craniectomy or craniotomy for evacuation of
hematoma, supratentorial; extradural or subdural
intracerebral
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CODE
61314
61315
61316
Craniectomy or craniotomy for evacuation of
hematoma, infratentorial; extradural or subdural
intracerebellar
Incision and subcutaneous placement of cranial
bone graft
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
400.00
60
9.0+T
400.00
26.00
60
9.0+T
9.0+T
400.00
60
9.0+T
400.00
520.00
60
60
9.0+T
9.0+T
538.00
60
9.0+T
400.00
400.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
496.00
346.00
400.00
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
(Use 61316 in conjunction with codes 61304, 61312, 61313,
61322, 61323, 61340, 61570, 61571, 61680-61705)
61320
61321
61322
61323
Craniectomy or craniotomy, drainage of intracranial
abscess; supratentorial
infratentorial
Craniectomy or craniotomy, decompressive, with or
without duraplasty, for treatment of intracranial
hypertension, without evacuation of associated
intraparenchymal hematoma; without lobectomy
with lobectomy
(Do not report 61313 in addition to 61322, 61323)
(For subtemporal decompression, use 61340)
61330
61332
61333
61334
61340
Decompression of orbit only, transcranial approach
Exploration of orbit (transcranial approach); with
biopsy
with removal of lesion
with removal of foreign body
Subtemporal cranial decompression (pseudotumor
cerebri, slit ventrical syndrome)
(For decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy for intracranial hypertension,
without hematoma evacuation, see 61322, 61323)
61343
61345
61440
61450
61458
61460
61470
61480
Craniectomy, suboccipital with cervical laminectomy
for decompression of medulla and spinal cord, with
or without dural graft (eg, Arnold-Chiari
malformation)
Other cranial decompression, posterior fossa
Craniotomy for section of tentorium cerebelli
(separate procedure)
Craniectomy, subtemporal, for section,
compression, or decompression of sensory root of
gasserian ganglion
Craniectomy, suboccipital; for exploration or
decompression of cranial nerves
for section of one or more cranial nerves
for medullary tractotomy
for mesencephalic tractotomy or
pedunculotomy
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90
9.0+T
400.00
300.00
90
90
9.0+T
11.0+T
400.00
90
9.0+T
600.00
90
9.0+T
500.00
500.00
500.00
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
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CODE
61490
61500
61501
61510
61512
61514
61516
61517
FEE
Craniotomy for lobotomy, including cingulotomy
160.00
Craniectomy; with excision of tumor or other bone
500.00
lesion of skull
for osteomyelitis
500.00
Craniectomy, trephination, bone flap craniotomy; for
500.00
excision of brain tumor, supratentorial, except
meningioma
for excision of meningioma, supratentorial
500.00
for excision of brain abscess, supratentorial
500.00
for excision or fenestration of cyst,
500.00
supratentorial
Implantation of brain intracavitary chemotherapy
22.00
agent
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 61517 only in conjunction with codes 61510 or 61518)
(Do not report 61517 for brachytherapy insertion)
F/U DAYS
ANES
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
90
90
8.0+T
9.0+T
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
(For intracavitary insertion of radioelement sources or ribons, see 7778177784)
61518
61519
61520
61521
61522
61524
61526
61530
61531
Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor,
infratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningloma,
cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at
base of skull
meningioma
cerebellopontine angle tumor
midline tumor at base of skull
Craniectomy, infratentorial or posterior fossa; for
excision of brain abscess
for excision or fenestration of cyst
Craniectomy, bone flap craniotomy, transtemporal
(mastoid) for excision of cerebellopontine angle
tumor;
combined with middle/posterior fossa
craniotomy/craniectomy
Subdural implantation of strip electrodes through
one or more burr or trephine hole(s) for long term
seizure monitoring
600.00
90
11.0+T
600.00
600.00
600.00
500.00
90
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
9.0+T
500.00
400.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
480.00
90
9.0+T
410.00
90
9.0+T
(For stereotactic implantation of electrodes, see 61760)
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CODE
61533
Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for subdural
implantation of an electrode array, for long term
seizure monitoring
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
410.00
90
11.0+T
500.00
90
9.0+T
250.00
90
11.0+T
500.00
90
9.0+T
500.00
90
11.0+T
400.00
90
11.0+T
400.00
90
11.0+T
500.00
90
11.0+T
550.00
660.00
600.00
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
200.00
870.00
500.00
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
280.00
90
4.0+T
300.00
90
9.0+T
400.00
90
9.0+T
470.00
180
7.0+T
480.00
180
7.0+T
(For continuous EEG monitoring, see 95950-95954)
61534
61535
61536
61537
61538
61539
61540
61541
61542
61543
61544
61545
61546
61548
61550
61552
for excision of epileptogenic focus without
electrocorticography during surgery
for removal of epidural or subdural electrode
array, without excision of cerebral tissue
(separate procedure)
for excision of cerebral epileptogenic focus,
with electrocorticography during surgery
(includes removal of electrode array)
for lobectomy, temporal lobe, without
electrocorticography during surgery
for lobectomy, temporal lobe, with
electrocorticography during surgery
for lobectomy, other than temporal lobe, partial
or total with electrocorticography during
surgery
for lobectomy, other than temporal lobe,
partial or total, without electrocorticography
during surgery
for transection of corpus callosum
for total hemispherectomy
for partial or subtotal (functional)
hemispherectomy
for excision or coagulation of choroid plexus
for excision of craniopharyngioma
Craniotomy for hypophysectomy or excision of
pituitary tumor, intracranial approach
Hypophysectomy or excision of pituitary tumor,
transnasal or transseptal approach, nonstereotactic
Craniectomy for craniosynostosis;single cranial
suture
multiple cranial sutures
(For reconstruction for orbital hypertelorism, see 21260-21263)
61556
61557
Craniotomy for craniosynostosis; frontal or parietal
bone flap
bifrontal bone flap
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CODE
61558
61559
61563
61564
61566
61567
61570
61571
Extensive craniectomy for multiple cranial suture
craniosynostosis
(eg, cloverleaf skull); not requiring bone grafts
recontouring with multiple osteotomies and
bone autografts (eg, barrel-stave procedure)
(includes obtaining grafts)
Excision, intra- and extracranial, benign tumor of
cranial bone (eg, fibrous dysplasia); without optic
nerve decompression
with optic nerve decompression
Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for selective
amygdalohippocampectomy
for multiple subpial transections, with
electrocorticography during surgery
Craniectomy or craniotomy; with excision of foreign
body from brain
with treatment of penetrating wound of brain
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
520.00
180
7.0+T
700.00
180
7.0+T
BR
180
7.0+T
720.00
590.00
180
90
7.0+T
11.0+T
674.00
90
11.0+T
400.00
60
9.0+T
430.00
60
9.0+T
800.00
90
9.0+T
800.00
90
9.0+T
(For sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis, use 61501)
61575
61576
Transoral approach to skull base, brain stem or
upper spinal cord for biopsy, decompression or
excision of lesion;
requiring splitting of tongue and/or mandible
(including tracheostomy)
(For arthrodesis, use 22548)
SURGERY OF SKULL BASE
The surgical management of lesions involving the skull base (base of anterior, middle and
posterior cranial fossae) often requires the skills of several surgeons of different surgical
specialties working together or in tandem during the operative session. These operations
are usually not staged because of the need for definitive closure of dura, subcutaneous
tissues and skin to avoid serious infections such as osteomyelitis and/or meningitis.
The procedures are categorized according to 1) APPROACH PROCEDURE necessary to
obtain adequate exposure to the lesion (pathologic entity), 2) DEFINITIVE PROCEDURE(S)
necessary
to
biopsy,
excise
or
otherwise
treat
the
lesion,
and
3)
RECONSTRUCTION/REPAIR of the defect present following the definitive procedure(s).
The APPROACH PROCEDURE is described according to anatomical area involved, ie,
anterior cranial fossa, middle cranial fossa, posterior cranial fossa and brain stem or upper
spinal cord.
The DEFINITIVE PROCEDURE(S) describes the repair, biopsy, resection or excision of
various lesions of the skull base and, when appropriate, primary closure of the dura, mucous
membranes and skin.
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
The RECONSTRUCTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE(S) is reported separately if extensive dural
grafting, cranioplasty, local or regional myocutaneous pedicle flaps, or extensive skin grafts
are required.
For primary closure, see the appropriate codes, ie, 15732, 15755.
When one surgeon performs the approach procedure, another surgeon performs the
definitive procedure, and another surgeon performs the reconstruction/repair procedure,
each surgeon reports only the code for the specific procedure performed.
APPROACH PROCEDURES
ANTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA
61580
61581
61582
61583
61584
61585
61586
Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa;
extradural, including lateral rhinotomy,
ethmoidectomy, sphenoidectomy, without
maxillectomy or orbital exenteration
extradural, including lateral rhinotomy, orbital
exenteration, ethmoidectomy,
sphenoidectomy and/or maxillectomy
extradural, including unilateral or bifrontal
craniotomy, elevation of frontal lobe(s),
osteotomy of base of anterior cranial fossa
intradural, including unilateral or bifrontal
craniotomy, elevation or resection of frontal
lobe, osteotomy of base of anterior cranial
fossa
Orbitocranial approach to anterior cranial fossa,
extradural, including supraorbital ridge osteotomy
and elevation of frontal and/or temporal lobe(s);
without orbital exenteration
with orbital exenteration
Bicoronal, transzygomatic and/or LeFort I
osteotomy approach to anterior cranial fossa with or
without internal fixation, without bone graft
580.00
90
15.0+T
660.00
90
15.0+T
630.00
90
15.0+T
710.00
90
15.0+T
680.00
90
15.0+T
740.00
510.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA
61590
Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle
cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal
and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without
disarticulation of the mandible, including
parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or
mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid
artery
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CODE
61591
61592
FEE
Infratemporal post-auricular approach to middle
850.00
cranial fossa (internal auditory meatus, petrous apex,
tentorium, cavernous sinus, parasellar area,
infratemporal fossa) including mastoidectomy,
resection of sigmoid sinus, with or without
decompression and/or mobilization of contents of
auditory canal or petrous carotid artery
Orbitocranial zygomatic approach to middle cranial
790.00
fossa (cavernous sinus and carotid artery, clivus,
basilar artery or petrous apex) including osteotomy of
zygoma, craniotomy, extra- or intradural elevation of
temporal lobe
F/U DAYS
ANES
90
15.0+T
90
15.0+T
570.00
90
15.0+T
680.00
90
15.0+T
730.00
90
15.0+T
650.00
90
15.0+T
510.00
90
15.0+T
560.00
90
15.0+T
POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA
61595
61596
61597
61598
Transtemporal approach to posterior cranial fossa,
jugular foramen or midline skull base, including
mastoidectomy, decompression of sigmoid sinus
and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization
Transcochlear approach to posterior cranial fossa,
jugular foramen or midline skull base, including
labyrinthectomy, decompression, with or without
mobilization of facial nerve and/or petrous carotid
artery
Transcondylar (far lateral) approach to posterior
cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base
including occipital condylectomy, mastoidectomy,
resection of Cl-C3 vertebral body(s), decompression
of vertebral artery, with or without mobilization
Transpetrosal approach to posterior cranial fossa,
clivus or foramen magnum, including ligation of
superior petrosal sinus and/or sigmoid sinus
DEFINITIVE PROCEDURES
BASE OF ANTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA
61600
61601
Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or
infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa;
extradural
intradural, including dural repair, with or
without graft
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
560.00
90
15.0+T
750.00
90
15.0+T
750.00
90
15.0+T
810.00
90
15.0+T
BASE OF MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA
61605
61606
61607
61608
Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or
infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa,
parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; extradural
intradural, including dural repair, with or
without graft
Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or
infectious lesion of parasellar area, cavernous
sinus, clivus or midline skull base; extradural
intradural, including dural repair, with or
without graft
(Codes 61609-61612 are reported in addition to code(s) for primary
procedure(s) 61605-61608)
(Report only one transection or ligation of cartoid artery code per operative
session)
61609
61610
61611
61612
61613
Transection or ligation, carotid artery in cavernous
sinus; without repair
with repair by anastomosis or graft
Transection or ligation, carotid artery in petrous
canal; without repair
with repair by anastomosis or graft
Obliteration of carotid aneurysm, arteriovenous
malformation, or carotid-cavernous fistula by
dissection within cavernous sinus
190.00
90
15.0+T
570.00
140.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
560.00
790.00
90
90
15.0+T
15.0+T
620.00
90
15.0+T
830.00
90
15.0+T
BASE OF POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA
61615
61616
Resection or excision of neoplastic vascular or
infectious lesion of base of posterior cranial fossa,
jugular foramen, foramen magnum, or CI-C3
vertebral bodies; extradural
intradural, including dural repair, with or
without graft
REPAIR AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION OF SURGICAL DEFECTS OF SKULL BASE
61618
61619
Secondary repair of dura for cerebrospinal fluid
leak, anterior, middle or posterior cranial fossa
following surgery of the skull base; by free tissue
graft (eg, pericranium, fascia, tensor fascia lata,
adipose tissue, homologous or synthetic grafts)
by local or regionalized vascularized pedicle
flap or myocutaneous flap (including galea,
temporalis, frontalis or occipitalis muscle)
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90
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400.00
90
15.0+T
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ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY
61623
Endovascular temporary balloon arterial occlusion,
head or neck (extracranial/intracranial) including
selective catheterization of vessel to be occluded,
positioning and inflation of occlusion balloon,
concomitant neurological monitoring, and radiologic
supervision and interpretation of all angiography
required for balloon occlusion and to exclude
vascular injury post occlusion
158.00
3.0+T
(If selective catheterization and angiography of arteries other than artery to
be occluded is performed, use appropriate catheterization and radiologic
supervision and interpretation codes)
(If complete diagnostic angiography of the artery to be occluded is
performed immediately prior to temporary occlusion, use appropriate
radiologic supervision and interpretation codes only)
61624
61626
61630
61635
61640
61641
61642
Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization
306.00
(eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis,
to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous,
any method; central nervous system (intracranial,
spinal cord)
non-central nervous system, head or neck
249.00
(extracranial, brachiocephalic branch)
(see also 37204)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 75894)
Balloon angioplasty, intracranial (eg,
atherosclerotic stenosis), percutaneous
Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s),
intracranial (eg, atherosclerotic stenosis), including
balloon angioplasty, if performed
Balloon dilatation of intracranial vasospasm,
percutaneous; initial vessel
each additional vessel in same vascular family
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
each additional vessel in different vascular
family
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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3.0+T
BR
90
3.0+T
BR
90
3.0+T
BR
3.0+T
BR
BR
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SURGERY FOR ANEURYSM, ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION OR VASCULAR
DISEASE
(Includes craniotomy when appropriate for procedure)
61680
61682
61684
61686
61690
61692
61697
61698
Surgery of intracranial arteriovenous malformation;
supratentorial, simple
supratentorial, complex
infratentorial, simple
infratentorial, complex
dural, simple
dural, complex
Surgery of complex intracranial aneurysm,
intracranial approach; cartoid circulation
veretrobasilar circulation
593.00
90
11.0+T
1,164.00
761.00
1,222.00
565.00
977.00
963.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
922.00
90
11.0+T
(61697, 61698 involve aneurysms that are larger than 15 mm or with
calcification of the aneurysm neck, or with incorporation of normal vessels into
the aneurysm neck, or a procedure requiring temporary vessel occulsion,
trapping or cardiopulmonary bypass to successfully treat the aneurysm)
61700
61702
61703
Surgery of simple intracranial aneurysm, intracranial
approach; carotid circulation
vertebral-basilar circulation
Surgery of intracranial aneurysm, cervical approach
by application of occluding clamp to cervical carotid
artery (Selverstone-Crutchfield type)
600.00
90
11.0+T
600.00
350.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
(For cervical approach for direct ligation of carotid artery, see 37600-37606)
61705
61708
Surgery of aneurysm, vascular malformation or
carotid-cavernous fistula; by intracranial and
cervical occlusion of carotid artery
by intracranial electrothrombosis
600.00
90
11.0+T
350.00
90
11.0+T
400.00
90
11.0+T
800.00
90
15.0+T
(For ligation or gradual occlusion of internal/common carotid artery,
see 37605, 37606)
61710
61711
by intra-arterial embolization, injection
procedure, or balloon catheter
Anastomosis, arterial, extracranial-intracranial
(eg, middle cerebral/ cortical) arteries
(For carotid or vertebral thromboendarterectomy, see 35301)
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ANES
STEREOTAXIS
61720
61735
61750
61751
Creation of lesion by stereotactic method, including
burr hole(s) and localizing and recording
techniques, single or multiple stages; globus
pallidus or thalamus
subcortical structure(s) other than globus
pallidus or thalamus
Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including
burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion;
with computed tomography and/or magnetic
resonance guidance
340.00
90
11.0+T
340.00
90
11.0+T
360.00
90
11.0+T
370.00
90
11.0+T
(For radiological supervision and interpretation of computerized
tomography, see 70450, 70460, or 70470 as appropriate)
(For radiological supervision and interpretation of magnetic resonance
imaging, see 70551, 70552, or 70553 as appropriate)
61760
61770
61790
61791
61793
Stereotactic implantation of depth electrodes into
the cerebrum for long term seizure monitoring
Stereotactic localization, including burr hole(s); with
insertion of catheter(s) or probe(s) for placement of
radiation source
Creation of lesion by stereotactic method,
percutaneous, by neurolytic agent (eg, alcohol,
thermal, electrical, radiofrequency); gasserian
ganglion
trigeminal medullary tract
Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma
ray or linear accelerator), one or more sessions
423.00
90
11.0+T
430.00
90
11.0+T
340.00
90
5.0+T
BR
370.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
NEUROSTIMULATORS (INTRACRANIAL)
Codes 61850-61888 apply to both simple and complex neurostimulators. For initial or
subsequent electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generators, see
codes 95970-95975.
61850
61860
61863
61864
Twist drill or burr hole(s) for implantation of
neurostimulator electrodes, cortical
Craniectomy or craniotomy for implantation of
neurostimulator electrodes, cerebral; cortical
Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with
stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode
array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus
pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular,
periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative
microelectrode recording; first array
each additional array
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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90
5.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
85.00
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61867
61868
61870
61875
61880
61885
61886
61888
FEE
Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with
stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode
array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus
pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular,
periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative
microelectrode recording; first array
each additional array
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
F/U DAYS
ANES
90
5.0+T
300.00
90
5.0+T
300.00
135.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
120.00
90
5.0+T
150.00
110.00
90
90
5.0+T
5.0+T
300.00
141.00
Craniectomy for implantation of neurostimulator
electrodes, cerebellar; cortical
subcortical
Revision or removal of intracranial neurostimulator
electrodes
Incision or replacement of cranial neurostimulator
pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive
coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
with connection to two or more electrode arrays
Revision or removal of cranial neurostimulator pulse
generator or receiver
(For open placement of cranial nerve (eg, vagal, trigeminal, neurostimulator
electrode(s), use 64573)
(For percutaneous placement of cranial nerve (eg, vagal, trigeminal)
neurostimulator electrode(s), use 64553)
(For revision or removal of cranial nerve (eg, vagal, trigeminal)
neurostimulator electrode(s), use 64585)
REPAIR
62000
62005
62010
62100
Elevation of depressed skull fracture; simple,
extradural
compound or comminuted, extradural
with repair of dura and/or debridement of brain
Craniotomy for repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid
leak, including surgery for rhinorrhea/otorrhea
300.00
60
9.0+T
340.00
400.00
400.00
60
60
60
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
540.00
180
7.0+T
580.00
600.00
180
180
7.0+T
7.0+T
560.00
90
9.0+T
540.00
400.00
470.00
180
60
60
7.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
(For repair of spinal dural/CSF leak, see 63707 or 63709)
62115
62116
62117
62120
62121
62140
62141
Reduction of craniomegalic skull (eg, treated
hydrocephalus); not requiring bone grafts or
cranioplasty
with simple cranioplasty
requiring craniotomy and reconstruction with or
without bone graft (includes obtaining grafts)
Repair of encephalocele, skull vault, including
cranioplasty
Craniotomy for repair of encephalocele, skull base
Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
larger than 5 cm diameter
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62142
62143
62145
62146
62147
62148
Removal of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Cranioplasty for skull defect with reparative brain
surgery
Cranioplasty with autograft (includes obtaining bone
grafts); up to 5 cm diameter
larger than 5 cm diameter
Incision and retrieval of subcutaneous cranial bone
graft for cranioplasty
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 62148 in conjunction with codes 62140-62147)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
290.00
330.00
400.00
60
60
60
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
400.00
180
7.0+T
500.00
35.00
180
7.0+T
NEUROENDOSCOPY
Surgical endoscopy always includes diagnostic endoscopy.
62160
Neuroendoscopy, intracranial, for placement or
50.00
replacement of ventricular catheter and attachment
to shunt system or external drainage
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 62160 only in conjunction with codes 61107, 61210, 62220, 62223,
62225 or 62230)
62161
Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with dissection of
adhesions, fenestration of septum pellucidum or
intraventricular cysts (including placement,
replacement, or removal of ventricular catheter)
Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with fenestration or
excision of colloid cyst, including placement of
external ventricular catheter for drainage
with retrieval of foreign body
with excision of brain tumor, including
placement of external ventricular catheter for
drainage
with excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal
or transphenoidal approach
62162
62163
62164
62165
359.00
90
7.0+T
461.00
90
7.0+T
292.00
499.00
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
390.00
90
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
90
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
400.00
90
11.0+T
120.00
30
5.0+T
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) SHUNT
(For intracranial neuroendoscopic procedures, see 62160-62165)
62180
62190
62192
62194
Ventriculocisternostomy (Torkildsen type operation)
Creation of shunt; subarachnoid/subdural-atrial,
-jugular, -auricular
subarachnoid/subdural-peritoneal, -pleural,
-other terminus
Replacement or irrigation, subarachnoid/subdural
catheter
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62200
62201
62220
62223
62225
62230
62252
62256
62258
Ventriculocisternostomy, third ventricle
stereotactic, neuroendoscopic method
Creation of shunt; ventriculo-atrial, -jugular, -auricular
ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, -other terminus
Replacement or irrigation, ventricular catheter
Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt,
obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system
Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal
fluid shunt
Removal of complete cerebrospinal fluid shunt
system; without replacement
with replacement by similar or other shunt at
same operation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
120.00
360.00
90
90
90
90
30
90
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
11.0+T
5.0+T
11.0+T
120.00
30
11.0+T
420.00
90
11.0+T
8.00
(For percutaneous irrigation/aspiration of shunt reservoir, see 61070)
(For reprogramming of programmable CSF shunt, use 62252)
SPINE AND SPINAL CORD
INJECTION, DRAINAGE, OR ASPIRATION
Injection of contrast during fluoroscopic guidance and localization is an inclusive component
of codes 62263, 62270-62273, 62280-62282, 62310-62319. Fluoroscopic guidance and
localization is reported by code 76005, unless a formal contrast study (myelography,
epidurography, or arthrography) is performed, in which case the use of fluoroscopy is
included in the supervision and interpretation codes.
For radiologic supervision and interpretation of epidurography, use 72275. Code 72275 is
only to be used when a epidurogram is performed, recorded, and a formal radiologic report is
issued.
Code 62263 describes a catheter-based treatment involving targeted injection of various
substances (eg, hypertonic saline, steroid, anesthetic) via an indwelling epidural catheter.
Code 62263 includes percutaneous insertion and removal of an epidural catheter (remaining
in place over a several-day period), for the administration of multiple injections of a neurolytic
agent(s) performed during serial treatment sessions (ie, spanning two or more treatment
days). If required, adhesions or scarring may also be lysed by mechanical means. Code
62263 is NOT reported for each adhesiolysis treatment, but should be reported ONCE to
describe the entire series of injections/infusions spanning two or more treatment days.
Code 62264 describes multiple adhesiolysis treatment sessions performed on the same day.
Adhesions or scarring may be lysed by injections of neurolytic agent(s). If required,
adhesions or scarring may also be lysed mechanically using a percutaneously-depolyed
catheter.
Codes 62263 and 62264 include the procedure of injections of contrast for epidurography
(72275) and fluoroscopic guidance and localization (76005) during initial or subsequent
sessions.
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F/U DAYS
ANES
(For daily hospital management of continuous epidural or subarachnoid drug administration
performed in conjunction with codes 62318-62319, see Evaluation and Management
Services.)
62263
62264
Percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions using
solution injection (eg, hypertonic saline, enzyme) or
mechanical means (eg, catheter) including
radiologic localization (includes contrast when
administered), multiple adhesiolysis sessions; 2 or
more days
1 day (Do not report with code 62263)
216.00
7
3.0+T
173.00
7
3.0+T
(62263 and 62264 include codes 76005 and 72275)
62268
Percutaneous aspiration, spinal cord cyst or syrinx
50.00
7
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003, 76365,76942)
3.0+T
62269
Biopsy of spinal cord, percutaneous needle
80.00
7
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 76003, 76360, 76942)
3.0+T
(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022)
62270
62272
62273
62280
62281
62282
62284
Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic
Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of
cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter)
Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch
Injection/infusion of neurolytic substance (eg,
alcohol, phenol, iced saline solutions)with or without
other therapeutic substance; subarachnoid
epidural, cervical or thoracic
epidural, lumbar, sacral (caudal)
Injection procedure for myelography and/or
computed tomography, spinal
(other than C1-C2 and posterior fossa)
18.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
30.00
30.00
40.00
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
150.00
7
3.0+T
(For injection procedure at C1-C2, see 61055)
62287
Aspiration or decompression procedure,
percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral
disk,any method, single or multiple levels,lumbar
(eg, manual or automated percutaneous laser
diskectomy)
(For fluoroscopic guidance, use 76003)
62290
62291
Injection procedure for diskography, each level;
40.00
7
lumbar
cervical or thoracic
40.00
7
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 72285, 72295)
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62292
62294
62310
62311
62318
62319
Injection procedure for chemonucleolysis, including
diskography, intervertebral disk, single or multiple
levels, lumbar
Injection procedure, arterial, for occlusion of
arteriovenous malformation, spinal
Injection, single (not via indwelling catheter), not
including neurolytic substances, with or without
contrast (for either localization or epidurography), of
diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (including
anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steriod, other
solution), epidural or subarachnoid; cervical or
thoracic
lumbar, sacral (caudal)
Injection, including catheter placement, continuous
infusion or intermittent bolus, not including
neurolytic substances, with or without contrast (for
either localization or epidurography), of diagnostic
or therapeutic substance(s) including anesthetic,
antispasmodic, opioid, steriod, other solution)
epidural or subarachnoid; cervical or thoracic
lumbar, sacral (caudal)
FEE
F/U DAYS
90.00
ANES
3.0+T
120.00
7
3.0+T
20.00
7
3.0+T
20.00
20.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
7
3.0+T
(For transforaminal epidural injection, see 64479-64484)
(For daily hospital management of continuous epidural or subarachnoid
drug administration performed in conjunction with codes 62318-62319, see
Evaluation and Management services)
CATHETER IMPLANTATION
(For percutaneous placement of intrathecal or epidural catheter, see codes 62270-62273,
62280-62284, 62310-62319)
62350
62351
Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled
intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term
medication administration via an external pump or
implantable reservoir infusion pump; without
laminectomy
with laminectomy
116.00
90
3.0+T
171.00
90
3.0+T
(For refiling and manitenance of an implantable reservoir or infusion pump,
for spinal or brain drug therapy, use 95990)
62355
Removal of previously implanted intrathecal or
epidural catheter
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90
3.0+T
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F/U DAYS
ANES
37.00
90
3.0+T
89.00
116.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
96.00
90
3.0+T
25.00
90
25.00
90
RESEVOIR/PUMP IMPLANTATION
62360
62361
62362
62365
62367
62368
Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal
or epidural drug infusion; subcutaneous reservoir
non-programmable pump
programmable pump, including preparation of
pump, with or without programming
Removal of subcutaneous reservoir or pump,
previously implanted for intrathecal or epidural
infusion
Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted
pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion
(includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm
status, drug prescription status); without
reprogramming
with reprogramming
(For refilling and maintenance of an implantable infusion pump for spinal or
brain drug therapy not involving reprogramming, use 95990)
POSTERIOR EXTRADURAL LAMINOTOMY OR LAMINECTOMY FOR EXPLORATION/
DECOMPRESSION OF NEURAL ELEMENTS OR EXCISION OF HERNIATED
INTERVERTEBRAL DISKS
(When 63001-63048 are followed by arthrodesis, see 22590-22614)
63001
63003
63005
63011
63012
63015
63016
63017
Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression
of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without
facetectomy, foraminotomy or diskectomy, (eg, spinal
stenosis), one or two vertebral segments; cervical
thoracic
lumbar, except for spondylolisthesis
sacral
Laminectomy with removal of abnormal facets
and/or pars inter-articularis with decompression of
cauda equina and nerve roots for spondylolisthesis,
lumbar (Gill type procedure)
Laminectomy with exploration and/or
decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina,
without facetectomy, foraminotomy or diskectomy,
(eg. spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral
segments; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
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90
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
90
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
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63020
63030
63035
63040
63042
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with
360.00
decompression of nerve root(s), including partial
facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of
herniated intervertebral disk; one interspace,
cervical
one interspace, lumbar (including open or
360.00
endoscopically-assisted approach)
each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar
70.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63035 in conjunction with codes 63020-63030)
90
8.0+T
90
7.0+T
Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with
decompression of nerve root(s), including partial
facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of
herniated intervertebral disk, re-exploration, single
interspace; cervical
lumbar
360.00
90
8.0+T
360.00
90
7.0+T
(Codes 63040 - 63044 are unilateral procedures, for bilateral procedures,
use modifier -50)
63043
each additional cervical interspace
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63043 in conjunction with code 63040)
70.00
63044
each additional lumbar interspace
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63044 in conjunction with code 63042)
70.00
63045
63046
63047
63048
63050
63051
Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy
400.00
(unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal
cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root(s), (eg, spinal
or lateral recess stenosis)), single vertebral
segment; cervical
thoracic
400.00
lumbar
400.00
each additional segment, cervical thoracic or
70.00
lumbar
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63048 in conjunction with codes 63045-63047)
Laminoplasty, cervical, with decompression of the
spinal cord, two or more vertebral segments;
with reconstruction of the posterior bony
elements (including the application of bridging
bone graft and non-segmental fixation devices
(eg, wire, suture, mini-plates), when performed)
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8.0+T
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
90
8.0+T
455.00
90
8.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
TRANSPEDICULAR OR COSTOVERTEBRAL APPROACH FOR POSTEROLATERAL
EXTRADURAL EXPLORATION/DECOMPRESSION
63055
63056
63057
63064
63066
Transpedicular approach with decompression of
460.00
spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg,
herniated intervertebral disk), single segment;
thoracic
lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral
460.00
extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral
herniated intervertebral disk)
each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar
100.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63057 in conjunction with codes 63055, 63056)
Costovertebral approach with decompression of
360.00
spinal cord or nerve root(s), (eg, herniated
intervertebral disk), thoracic; single segment
each additional segment
65.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 63066 in conjunction with code 63064)
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
90
7.0+T
90
(For excision of thoracic intraspinal lesions by laminectomy, see 63266,
63271, 63276, 63281 and 63286)
ANTERIOR OR ANTEROLATERAL APPROACH FOR EXTRADURAL
EXPLORATION/DECOMPRESSION
63075
63076
63077
63078
Diskectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal
cord and/or nerve root(s), including
osteophytectomy; cervical, single interspace
cervical, each additional interspace
(Use in conjunction with code 63075)
thoracic, single interspace
thoracic, each additional interspace
(Use in conjunction with code 63077)
320.00
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
500.00
90
8.0+T
90.00
90
80.00
320.00
80.00
(Do not report code 69990 in addition to codes 63075-63078)
63081
63082
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
partial or complete, anterior approach with
decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s);
cervical, single segment
cervical, each additional segment
(Use 63082 in conjunction with code 63081)
(For transoral approach, see 61575-61576)
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CODE
63085
63086
63087
63088
63090
63091
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
partial or complete, transthoracic approach with
decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s);
thoracic, single segment
thoracic, each additional segment
(Use 63086 in conjunction with code 63085)
550.00
90
7.0+T
65.00
90
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
partial or complete, combined thoracolumbar
approach with decompression of spinal cord, cauda
equina or nerve root(s), lower thoracic or lumbar;
single segment
each additional segment
(Use 63088 in conjunction with code 63087)
690.00
90
90.00
90
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
partial or complete, transperitoneal or
retroperitoneal approach with decompression of
spinal cord, cauda equina or nerve root(s), lower
thoracic, lumbar, or sacral; single segment
each additional segment
(Use 63091 in conjunction with code 63090)
560.00
90
60.00
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
(Procedures 63081-63091 include diskectomy above and/or below vertebral
segment)
(If followed by arthrodesis, see 22548-22812)
(For reconstruction of spine, use appropriate vertebral corpectomy codes 6308163091, bone graft codes 20930-20938, arthrodesis codes 22548-22812, and spinal
instrumentation codes 22840-22855)
LATERAL EXTRACAVITARY APPROACH FOR EXTRADURAL
EXPLORATION/DECOMPRESSION
63101
63102
63103
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach
with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve
root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone
fragments); thoracic, single segment
lumbar, single segment
thoracic or lumbar, each additional segment
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
400.00
90
7.0+T
400.00
80.00
90
7.0+T
600.00
90
7.0+T
600.00
90
7.0+T
500.00
90
7.0+T
INCISION
63170
63172
63173
Laminectomy with myelotomy (eg, Bischof or DREZ
type), cervical, thoracic or thoracolumbar
Laminectomy with drainage of intramedullary
cyst/syrinx; to subarachnoid space
to peritoneal or plueral space
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CODE
63180
63182
63185
63190
63191
Laminectomy and section of dentate ligaments, with
or without dural graft, cervical; one or two segments
more than two segments
Laminectomy with rhizotomy; one or two segments
more than two segments
Laminectomy with section of spinal accessory nerve
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
600.00
90
7.0+T
240.00
300.00
300.00
400.00
90
60
60
90
7.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
90
8.0+T
400.00
600.00
90
90
8.0+T
8.0+T
600.00
BR
90
90
8.0+T
8.0+T
BR
400.00
90
90
8.0+T
7.0+T
(For resection of sternocleidomastoid muscle, use 21720)
63194
63195
63196
63197
63198
63199
63200
Laminectomy with cordotomy, with section of one
spinothalamic tract, one stage; cervical
thoracic
Laminectomy with cordotomy, with section of both
spinothalamic tracts, one stage; cervical
thoracic
Laminectomy with cordotomy, with section of both
spinothalamic tracts, two stages within 14 days;
cervical
thoracic
Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord,
lumbar
EXCISION BY LAMINECTONY OF LESION OTHER THAN HERNIATED DISK
63250
63251
63252
63265
63266
63267
63268
63270
63271
63272
63273
63275
63276
63277
63278
63280
63281
63282
63283
63285
Laminectomy for excision or occlusion of
arteriovenous malformation of spinal cord; cervical
thoracic
thoracolumbar
Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal
lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
Laminectomy for excision of intraspinal lesion other
than neoplasm, intradural; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal
neoplasm; extradural, cervical
extradural, thoracic
extradural, lumbar
extradural, sacral
intradural, extramedullary, cervical
intradural, extramedullary, thoracic
intradural, extramedullary, lumbar
intradural, sacral
intradural, intramedullary, cervical
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400.00
90
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
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63286
63287
63290
63295
Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal
neoplasm;intradural, intramedullary, thoracic
intradural, intramedullary, thoracolumbar
combined extradural-intradural lesion, any level
Osteoplastic reconstruction of dorsal spinal
elements, following primary intraspinal procedure
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
400.00
90
7.0+T
400.00
725.00
91.00
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
(For drainage of intramedullary cyst/syrinx, use 63172, 63173)
EXCISION, ANTERIOR OR ANTEROLATERAL APPROACH, INTRASPINAL LESION
(For arthrodesis, see 22548-22632)
(For reconstruction of spine, see 20930-20938)
63300
63301
63302
63303
63304
63305
63306
63307
63308
Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection),
475.00
partial or complete for excision of intraspinal lesion,
single segment; extradural, cervical
extradural, thoracic by transthoracic approach
550.00
extradural, thoracic by thoracolumbar approach
535.00
extradural, lumbar or sacral by transperitoneal
600.00
or retroperitoneal approach
intradural, cervical
560.00
intradural, thoracic by transthoracic approach
610.00
intradural, thoracic by thoracolumbar approach
560.00
intradural, lumbar or sacral by transperitoneal
650.00
or retroperitoneal approach
each additional segment
100.00
(List separately in addition to codes for single segment)
(Use in conjunction with codes 63300-63307)
90
7.0+T
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
90
90
90
90
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
90
STEREOTAXIS
63600
63610
63615
Creation of lesion of spinal cord by stereotactic
method, percutaneous, any modality (including
stimulation and/or recording)
Stereotactic stimulation of spinal cord, percutaneous,
separate procedure not followed by other surgery
Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision of lesion
spinal cord
BR
12
8.0+T
BR
12
8.0+T
BR
12
8.0+T
NEUROSTIMULATORS (SPINAL)
Codes 63650-63688 apply to both simple and complex neurostimulators. For initial or
subsequent electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generators, see
codes 95970-95975.
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Codes 63650, 63655, and 63660 describe the operative placement,
revision, or removal of the spinal neurostimulator system components to provide spinal
electrical stimulation. A neurostimulator system includes an implanted neurostimulator,
external controller, extension, and collection of contacts. Multiple contacts or electrodes (4 or
more) provide the actual electrical stimulation in the epidural space.
For percutaneously placed neurostimulator systems (63650, 63660), the contacts are on a
catheter-like lead. An array defines the collection of contacts that are on one catheter.
For systems placed via an open surgical exposure (63655, 63660), the contacts are on a
plate or paddle-shaped surface.
63650
63655
63660
63685
63688
Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator
electrode array, epidural
Laminectomy for implantation of neuro-stimulator
electrodes plate/paddle,epidural
Revision or removal of spinal neurostimulator
electrode percutaneous array(s) or plate/paddle(s)
Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator
pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive
coupling
Revision or removal of implanted spinal
neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
180.00
90
8.0+T
360.00
90
8.0+T
160.00
12
8.0+T
200.00
12
8.0+T
160.00
12
8.0+T
300.00
300.00
360.00
90
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
9.0+T
360.00
235.00
90
90
9.0+T
9.0+T
300.00
90
9.0+T
280.00
90
9.0+T
400.00
90
7.0+T
275.00
12
8.0+T
REPAIR
(Do not use modifier –63 in conjunction with 63700-63706)
63700
63702
63704
63706
63707
63709
63710
Repair of meningocele; less than 5 cm diameter
larger than 5 cm diameter
Repair of myelomeningocele; less than 5 cm
diameter
larger than 5 cm diameter
Repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak, not requiring
laminectomy
Repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak or
pseudomeningocele, with laminectomy
Dural graft, spinal
(For complex skin closure, see Integumentary System)
(For laminectomy and section of dentate ligaments, with or
without dural graft cervical, see 63180-63182)
SHUNT, SPINAL CSF
63740
63741
Creation of shunt, lumbar, subarachnoid- peritoneal,
-pleural, or other; including laminectomy
percutaneous, not requiring laminectomy
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CODE
63744
63746
Replacement, irrigation or revision of
lumbosubarachnoid shunt
Removal of entire lumbosubarachnoid shunt system
without replacement
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
275.00
12
8.0+T
220.00
12
8.0+T
EXTRACRANIAL NERVES, PERIPHERAL NERVES, AND AUTONOMIC NERVOUS
SYSTEM
(For intracranial surgery on cranial nerves, see 61450, 61460, 61790)
INTRODUCTION/INJECTION OF ANESTHETIC AGENT (NERVE BLOCK), DIAGNOSTIC
0R THERAPEUTIC:
SOMATIC NERVES
64400
64402
64405
64408
64410
64412
64413
64415
64416
64417
64418
64420
64421
64425
64430
64435
64445
64446
64447
64448
64449
64450
Injection, anesthetic agent; trigeminal nerve, any
division or branch
facial nerve
greater occipital nerve
vagus nerve
phrenic nerve
spinal accessory nerve
cervical plexus
brachial plexus, single
brachial plexus,continuous infusion by catheter
(including catheter placement) including daily
management for anesthetic agent
administration
axillary nerve
suprascapular nerve
intercostal nerve, single
intercostal nerves, multiple, regional block
ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric nerves
pudendal nerve
paracervical (uterine) nerve
sciatic nerve, single
sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter,
(including catheter placement) including daily
management for anesthetic agent
administration
femoral nerve, single
femoral nerve, continuous infusion by catheter,
(including catheter placement) including daily
management for anesthetic agent
administration
lumbar plexus, posterior approach, continuous
infusion by catheter (including catheter
placement) including daily management for
anesthetic agent administration
other peripheral nerve or branch
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30.00
30
30.00
20.00
20.00
12.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
30
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
20.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
12.00
12.00
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
12.00
12.00
7
7
12.00
10
12.00
7
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(For subarachnoid or subdural, injection, see 62280, 62310-62319)
(For phenol destruction, see 64622-64627)
(For epidural or caudal injection, see 62273, 62281-62282, 62310-62319)
(Codes 64470-64484 are unilateral procedures, for bilateral procedures use modifier
-50)
(For fluoroscopic guidance and localization for needle placement and injection in
conjunction with codes 64470-64484, use code 76005)
64470
64472
Injection, anesthetic agent and/or steroid,
paravertebral facet joint or facet joint nerve; cervical
or thoracic, single level
cervical or thoracic, each additional level
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
20.00
7
10.00
(Use code 64472 in conjunction with code 64470)
64475
64476
lumbar or sacral, single level
lumbar or sacral, each additional level
20.00
10.00
7
Injection, anesthetic agent and/or steroid,
20.00
transforaminal epidural; cervical or thoracic, single
level
10.00
cervical or thoracic, each additional level
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use code 64480 in conjunction with code 64479)
7
Injection, anesthetic agent and/or steriod,
20.00
transforaminal epidural; lumbar or sacral, single
level
lumbar or sacral, each additional level
10.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use code 64484 in conjunction with code 64483)
7
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use code 64476 in conjunction with code 64475)
64479
64480
64483
64484
SYMPATHETIC NERVES
64505
64508
64510
64517
64520
64530
Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion
carotid sinus (separate procedure)
stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
superior hypogastric plexus
lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)
celiac plexus, with or without radiologic
monitoring
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20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
7
7
7
7
7
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
NEUROSTIMULATORS (PERIPHERAL NERVE)
Codes 64553-64595 apply to both simple and complex neurostimulators. For initial or
subsequent electronic analysis and programming of neurostimulator pulse generators, see
codes 95970-95975.
64553
Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator
electrodes;cranial nerve
125.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
75.00
80.00
BR
200.00
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
125.00
125.00
125.00
BR
60.00
45
45
45
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
60.00
45
3.0+T
(For open placement of cranial nerve (eg, vagal, trigeminal)
neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, see 61885, 61886, as
appropriate)
64555
64560
64561
64565
64573
64575
64577
64580
64581
64585
64590
64595
peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)
autonomic nerve
sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
neuromuscular
Incision for implantation of neurostimulator
electrodes; cranial nerve
peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)
autonomic nerve
neuromuscular
sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator
electrodes
Insertion or replacement of peripheral
neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct
or inductive coupling
Revision or removal of peripheral
neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
45
DESTRUCTION BY NEUROLYTIC AGENT (EG, CHEMICAL, THERMAL, ELECTRICAL,
RADIOFREOUENCY OR CHEMODENERVATION)
SOMATIC NERVES
64600
64605
64610
Destruction by neurolytic agent, trigeminal
nerve; supraorbital, infraorbital, mental, or
inferior alveolar branch
second and third division branches at
foramen ovale
second and third division branches at foramen
ovale under radiologic monitoring
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40.00
15
3.0+T
30.00
30
3.0+T
40.00
30
3.0+T
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64612
64613
64614
Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s)
innervated by facial nerve (eg, for
blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
neck muscle(s) (eg, for spasmodic torticollis,
spasmotic dysphonia)
extremity(s) and/or trunk muscle(s) (eg,
for dystonia, cerebral palsy, multiple
sclerosis)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
40.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
40.00
15
3.0+T
(For chemodenervation for strabismus involving the extraocular muscles,
see 67345)
64620
Destruction by neurolytic agent; intercostal nerve
12.00
7
3.0+T
(Codes 64622-64677 are unilateral procedures, for bilateral procedures
use modifier -50)
(For fluoroscopic guidance and localization for needle placement and
neurolysis in conjunction with codes 64622-64627, use 76005)
64622
64623
64626
64627
64630
64640
Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral
facet joint nerve;lumbar or sacral, single level
lumbar or sacral, each additional level
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64623 in conjunction with code 64622)
20.00
7
3.0+T
20.00
7
3.0+T
cervical or thoracic, single level
cervical or thoracic, each additional level
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
20.00
10.00
7
3.0+T
20.00
12.00
7
7
3.0+T
3.0+T
Destruction by neurolytic agent; pudendal nerve
other peripheral nerve or branch
SYMPATHETIC NERVES
64650
64653
64680
64681
Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both
axillae
other area(s) (eg, scalp, face, neck), per
day
Destruction by neurolytic agent, with or without
radiologic monitoring; celiac plexus
superior hypogastric plexus
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13.00
3.0+T
15.00
3.0+T
50.00
7
69.00
10
3.0+T
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
NEUROPLASTY (EXPLORATION, NEUROLYSIS OR NERVE DECOMPRESSION)
Neuroplasty is the decompression or freeing of intact nerve from scar tissue, including
external neurolysis and/or transposition.
(For internal neurolysis requiring use of operating microscope, use 64727)
(For facial nerve decompression, see 69720)
64702
64704
64708
64712
64713
64714
64716
64718
64719
64721
64722
64726
Neuroplasty; digital, one or both, same digit
nerve of hand or foot
Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or
leg; other than specified
sciatic nerve
brachial plexus
lumbar plexus
Neuroplasty and/or transposition; cranial nerve
(specify)
ulnar nerve at elbow
ulnar nerve at wrist
median nerve at carpal tunnel
(For arthroscopic procedure, see 29848)
60.00
80.00
160.00
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
180.00
200.00
200.00
300.00
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
100.00
80.00
120.00
90
90
45
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)
plantar digital nerve
140.00
60.00
45
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
80.00
80.00
115.00
BR
BR
160.00
60.00
175.00
300.00
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
30
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
TRANSECTION OR AVULSION
(For stereotactic lesion of gasserian ganglion, see 61790)
(For section of recurrent laryngeal nerve, see 31595)
64732
64734
64736
64738
64740
64742
64744
64746
64752
64755
Transection or avulsion of; supraorbital nerve
infraorbital nerve
mental nerve
inferior alveolar nerve by osteotomy
lingual nerve
facial nerve, differential or complete
greater occipital nerve
phrenic nerve
vagus nerve (vagotomy), transthoracic
vagus nerve limited to proximal stomach
(selective proximal vagotomy, proximal gastric
vagotomy, parietal cell vagotomy, supra- or
highly selective vagotomy)
(For laparoscopic approach, use 43652)
64760
vagus nerve (vagotomy), abdominal
(For laparoscopic approach, use 43651)
64761
64763
pudendal nerve
Transection or avulsion of obturator nerve,
extrapelvic, with or without adductor tenotomy
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BR
4.0+T
BR
160.00
4.0+T
3.0+T
60
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CODE
64766
64771
64772
Transection or avulsion of obturator nerve,
intrapelvic, with or without adductor tenotomy
Transection or avulsion of other cranial nerve,
extradural
Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve,
extradural
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
60
3.0+T
160.00
60
4.0+T
160.00
60
3.0+T
(For excision of tender scar, skin and subcutaneous tissue,
with or without tiny neuroma, see 11400-11446, 13100-13153)
EXCISION
SOMATIC NERVES
(For Morton neurectomy, see 28080)
64774
64776
64778
64782
64783
64784
64786
64787
64788
64790
64792
64795
Excision of neuroma; cutaneous nerve,
surgically identifiable
digital nerve, one or both, same digit
digital nerve, each additional digit
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64778 in conjunction with code 64776)
32.00
60
3.0+T
40.00
6.00
60
3.0+T
hand or foot, except digital nerve
hand or foot, each additional nerve, except
same digit
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64783 in conjunction with code 64782)
60.00
6.00
60
3.0+T
100.00
100.00
100.00
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
major peripheral nerve, except sciatic
sciatic nerve
Implantation of nerve end into bone or muscle
(List separately in addition to neuroma excision)
(Use 64787 in conjunction with codes 64774-64786)
Excision of neurofibroma or neurolemmoma;
cutaneous nerve
major peripheral nerve
extensive (including malignant type)
Biopsy of nerve
32.00
3.0+T
100.00
160.00
20.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
280.00
260.00
220.00
6.0+T
6.0+T
5.0+T
4.0+T
SYMPATHETIC NERVES
64802
64804
64809
64818
Sympathectomy, cervical
Sympathectomy,cervicothoracic
Sympathectomy, thoracolumbar
Sympathectomy, lumbar
(Do not report 69990 in addition to codes 64820, 64821, 64822, 64823)
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CODE
64820
64821
64822
64823
Sympathectomy; digital arteries, each digit
radial artery
ulnar artery
superficial palmar arch
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
183.00
181.00
181.00
209.00
60
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
NEURORRHAPHY
64831
64832
Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; one nerve
each additional digital nerve
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64832 in conjunction with code 64831)
60.00
15.00
90
3.0+T
64834
Suture of one nerve, hand or foot; common
sensory nerve
median motor thenar
ulnar motor
Suture of each additional nerve, hand or foot
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64837 in conjunction with codes 64834-64836)
80.00
90
3.0+T
120.00
120.00
30.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
160.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
160.00
200.00
50.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
200.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
5.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
64835
64836
64837
64840
64856
64857
64858
64859
64861
64862
64864
64865
64866
64868
64870
Suture of posterior tibial nerve
Suture of major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, except
sciatic; including transposition
without transposition
Suture of sciatic nerve
Suture of each additional major peripheral nerve
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64859 in conjunction with codes 64856,
64857)
Suture of; brachial plexus
lumbar plexus
Suture of facial nerve; extracranial
infratemporal, with or without grafting
Anastomosis; facial-spinal accessory
facial-hypoglossal
facial-phrenic
(Use 64872, 64874, 64876 in conjunction with codes 64831-64865)
64872
Suture of nerve; requiring secondary or delayed
40.00
suture
(List separately in addition to code for primary neurorrhaphy)
90
3.0+T
64874
requiring extensive mobilization, or
55.00
transposition of nerve
(List separately in addition to code for nerve suture)
90
3.0+T
64876
requiring shortening of bone of extremity
(List separately in addition to code for nerve suture)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
340.00
90
3.0+T
400.00
310.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
275.00
275.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
350.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
360.00
350.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
390.00
190.00
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
multiple strands (cable)
220.00
90
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64902 in conjunction with codes 64885, 64886, 64895-64898)
3.0+T
NEURORRHAPHY WITH NERVE GRAFT
64885
64886
64890
64891
64892
64893
64895
64896
64897
64898
64901
Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), head or
neck; up to 4 cm in length
more than 4 cm in length
Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), single strand
hand or foot; up to 4 cm length
more than 4 cm length
Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), single strand,
arm or leg; up to 4 cm length
more than 4 cm length
Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), multiple
strands (cable), hand or foot; up to 4 cm length
more than 4 cm length
Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), multiple
strands (cable), arm or leg; up to 4 cm. length
more than 4 cm length
Nerve graft, each additional nerve; single strand
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(Use 64901 in conjunction with codes 64885-64893)
64902
64905
64907
64999
Nerve pedicle transfer; first stage
second stage
Unlisted procedure, nervous system
260.00
350.00
BR
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
EYE AND OCULAR ADNEXA
(For diagnostic and treatment ophthalmological services, see MEDICINE, Ophthalmology,
and 92002 et seq)
EYEBALL
REMOVAL OF EYE
65091
65093
65101
65103
65105
Evisceration of ocular contents; without implant
with implant
Enucleation of eye; without implant
with implant, muscles not attached to implant
with implant, muscles attached to implant
160.00
200.00
160.00
160.00
200.00
30
30
30
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For conjunctivoplasty after enucleation, see 68320 et seq)
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CODE
65110
65112
65114
Exenteration of orbit (does not include skin
graft), removal of orbital contents; only
with therapeutic removal of bone
with muscle or myocutaneous flap
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
60
7.0+T
300.00
300.00
60
60
7.0+T
7.0+T
(For skin graft to orbit (split skin), see 15120, 15121; free,
full thickness, see 15260, 15261),
(For eyelid repair involving more than skin, see 67930 et seq)
SECONDARY IMPLANT(S) PROCEDURES
An ocular implant is an implant inside muscular cone; an orbital implant is an implant outside
muscular cone.
65125
65130
65135
65140
65150
65155
65175
Modification of ocular implant with placement or
BR
replacement of pegs
(eg, drilling receptacle for prosthesis appendage)
(separate procedure)
Insertion of ocular implant secondary; after
240.00
evisceration, in scleral shell
240.00
after enucleation, muscles not attached to
implant
after enucleation, muscles attached to implant
240.00
Reinsertion of ocular implant; with or without
240.00
conjunctival graft
with use of foreign material for reinforcement
240.00
and/or attachment of muscles to implant
Removal of ocular implant
200.00
(For orbital implant insertion, see 67550; removal, see 67560)
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY
(For removal of implanted material: ocular implant, see 65175; anterior segment implant, see
65920; posterior segment implant, see 67120; orbital implant, see 67560)
(For removal of foreign body: orbit, see 61334, 67413, 67430; eyelid, see 67938; lacrimal
system, see 68530)
(For diagnostic X-ray for foreign body, see 70030; for diagnostic echography for foreign
body, see 76529)
65205
65210
65220
65222
Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival
4.00
superficial
conjunctival embedded (includes concretions),
8.00
subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating
corneal, without slit lamp
8.00
corneal, with slit lamp
12.00
(For repair of corneal laceration with foreign body, see 65275)
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CODE
65235
65260
65265
Removal of foreign body, intraocular; from anterior
chamber of eye or lens
from posterior segment, magnetic extraction,
anterior or posterior route
from posterior segment, nonmagnetic extraction
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
45
6.0+T
200.00
45
6.0+T
200.00
45
6.0+T
REPAIR OF LACERATION
Repair of laceration includes use of conjunctival flap and restoration of anterior chamber, by air
or saline injection when indicated.
(For fracture of orbit, see 21385 et seq)
(For repair of wound of eyelid, see 12011-12018, 12051-12057, linear, complex, see 1315013160, other, 67930-67935; of lacrimal system, see 68700; of iris or ciliary body, see 66680)\
(For repair of operative wound, see 66250)
65270
65272
65273
65275
65280
65285
65286
65290
Repair of laceration; conjunctiva, with or without
nonperforating laceration sclera, direct closure
conjunctiva, by mobilization and rearrangement,
without hospitalization
conjunctiva, by mobilization and
rearrangement, with hospitalization
cornea, nonperforating, with or without removal
foreign body
cornea and/or sclera, perforating, not involving
uveal tissue
cornea and/or sclera, perforating,with reposition
or resection of uveal tissue
application of tissue glue, wounds of cornea
and/or sclera
Repair of wound, extraocular muscle, tendon and/or
Tenon's capsule
20.00
15
4.0+T
20.00
15
4.0+T
20.00
15
4.0+T
120.00
45
6.0+T
165.00
45
6.0+T
280.00
45
8.0+T
120.00
45
6.0+T
130.00
45
8.0+T
140.00
30
6.0+T
40.00
100.00
100.00
30
30
30
3.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
ANTERIOR SEGMENT
CORNEA
EXCISION
65400
65410
65420
65426
Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar,
partial), except pterygium
Biopsy of cornea
Excision or transposition of pterygium; without graft
with graft
REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION
65430
65435
65436
Scraping of cornea, diagnostic, for smear and/or
culture
Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without
chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
with application of chelating agent, eg, EDTA
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3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
20.00
3.0+T
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CODE
65450
65600
Destruction of lesion of cornea by cryotherapy,
photocoagulation or thermocauterization
Multiple punctures of anterior cornea (eg, for corneal
erosion, tattoo)
FEE
F/U DAYS
20.00
120.00
ANES
3.0+T
30
4.0+T
KERATOPLASTY
Corneal transplant includes use of fresh or preserved grafts, and preparation of donor material.
(Keratoplasty excludes refractive keratoplasty procedures 65760, 65765 and 65767)
65710
65730
65750
65755
Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); lamellar
penetrating (except in aphakia)
penetrating (in aphakia)
penetrating (in pseudophakia)
400.00
440.00
440.00
440.00
90
90
90
90
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
400.00
400.00
BR
480.00
240.00
200.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
BR
90
8.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
65760
65765
65767
65770
65771
65772
Keratomileusis
Keratophakia
Epikeratoplasty
Keratoprosthesis
Radial keratotomy
Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically
induced astigmatism
65775 Corneal wedge resection for correction of surgically
induced astigmatism
ANTERIOR CHAMBER
INCISION
65800
65805
65810
65815
Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate
procedure); with diagnostic aspiration of aqueous
with therapeutic release of aqueous
with removal of vitreous and/or discission of
anterior hyaloid membrane, with or without air
injection
with removal of blood, with or without irrigation
and/or air injection
(For injection, see 66020-66030)
(For removal of blood clot, see 65930)
16.00
16.00
60.00
3.0+T
30
3.0+T
4.0+T
100.00
30
4.0+T
65820
Goniotomy
(Do not report modifier -63 in conjunction with 65820)
200.00
30
4.0+T
65850
65855
Trabeculotomy ab externo
Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery, one or more
sessions (defined treatment series)
(For trabeculectomy, see 66170)
300.00
300.00
90
90
6.0+T
6.0+T
65860
Severing adhesions of anterior segment, laser
technique (separate procedure)
200.00
45
4.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
OTHER PROCEDURES
65865
65870
65875
65880
65900
65920
65930
66020
66030
Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye,
incisional technique (with or without injection of air or
liquid) (separate procedure); goniosynechiae
anterior synechiae, except goniosynechiae
posterior synechiae
corneovitreal adhesions
(For laser surgery, use 66821)
Removal of epithelial downgrowth, anterior chamber of
eye
Removal of implanted material, anterior segment of
eye
Removal of blood clot, anterior segment of eye
Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate
procedure); air or liquid
medication
200.00
45
4.0+T
200.00
200.00
200.00
45
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
120.00
30
6.0+T
60.00
15
4.0+T
60.00
60.00
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
60.00
15
4.0+T
200.00
240.00
45
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
240.00
45
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
240.00
240.00
45
45
6.0+T
6.0+T
288.00
45
6.0+T
300.00
90
8.0+T
180.00
90
8.0+T
ANTERIOR SCLERA
EXCISION
(For removal of intraocular foreign body, see 65235)
(For operations on posterior sclera, see 67250-67255)
66130
66150
66155
66160
66165
66170
66172
66180
66185
Excision of lesion, sclera
Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trephination with
iridectomy
thermocauterization with iridectomy
sclerectomy with punch or scissors, with
iridectomy
iridencleisis or iridotasis
trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous
surgery
trabeculectomy ab externo with scarring from
previous ocular surgery or trauma (includes
injection of antifibrotic agents)
(For trabeculotomy ab externo, see 65850)
(For repair of operative wound, see 66250)
Aqueous shunt to extraocular reservoir, (eg, Molteno,
Schocket, Denver-Krupin)
Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular reservoir
(For removal of implanted shunt, use 67120)
REPAIR OR REVISION
(For scleral procedures in retinal surgery, see 67101 et seq)
(For scleral reinforcement, see 67250, 67255)
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CODE
66220
66225
66250
Repair of scleral staphyloma; without graft
with graft
Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior
segment, any type, early or late, major or minor
procedure
(For unlisted procedure on anterior sclera, see 66999)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
BR
BR
120.00
30
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
80.00
30
4.0+T
80.00
30
4.0+T
240.00
45
4.0+T
320.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
45
45
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
IRIS, CILIARY BODY
INCISION
66500
66505
Iridotomy by stab incision (separate procedure);
except transfixion
with transfixion as for iris bombe
(For iridotomy by photocoagulation, see 66761)
EXCISION
66600
66605
66625
66630
66635
Iridectomy, with corneoscleral or corneal section; for
removal of lesion
with cyclectomy
peripheral for glaucoma (separate procedure)
sector for glaucoma (separate procedure)
optical (separate procedure)
(For coreoplasty by photocoagulation, see 66762)
REPAIR
(For reposition or resection or uveal tissue with perforating wound of cornea or sclera, see
65285)
66680
66682
Repair of iris, ciliary body (as for iridodialysis)
Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with
retrieval of suture through small incision
(eg, McCannel suture)
160.00
150.00
45
45
4.0+T
8.0+T
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
40.00
45
45
90
45
45
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
80.00
45
4.0+T
BR
30
4.0+T
DESTRUCTION
66700
66710
66711
66720
66740
66761
66762
66770
Ciliary body destruction; diathermy,
cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic
cryotherapy
cyclodialysis
Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for
glaucoma) (one or more sessions)
Iridoplasty by photocoagulation (one or more
sessions) (eg, for improvement of vision for widening
of anterior chamber angle)
Destruction of cyst or lesion iris or ciliary body
(nonexcisional procedure)
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FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
(For excision lesion iris, ciliary body, see 66600, 66605)
(For removal epithelial downgrowth, see 65900)
LENS
INCISION
66820
66821
66825
Discission of secondary membranous cataract
(opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior
hyaloid); stab incision technique (Ziegler or Wheeler
knife)
laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (one or more
stages)
Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring
an incision (separate procedure)
120.00
45
4.0+T
120.00
45
4.0+T
170.00
45
4.0+T
REMOVAL CATARACT
Lateral canthotomy, iridectomy, iridotomy, anterior capsulotomy, posterior capsulotomy, the
use of viscoelastic agents, enzymatic zonulysis, use of other pharmacologic agents, and
subconjunctival or sub-tenon injections are included as part of the code for the extraction of
lens.
66830
66840
66850
66852
66920
66930
66940
66982
Removal of secondary membranous cataract
120.00
(opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior
hyaloid) with corneo-scleral section, with or without
iridectomy (iridocapsulotomy, iridocapsulectomy)
Removal of lens material; aspiration technique, one
240.00
or more stages
phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or
240.00
ultrasonic,) (eg, phacoemulsification), with
aspiration
pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
240.00
intracapsular
320.00
intracapsular, for dislocated lens
320.00
320.00
extracapsular
(other than 66840, 66850, 66852)
(For removal of intralenticular foreign body without lens extraction,
see 65235)
(For repair of operative wound, see 66250)
Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of
intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure),
manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and
aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring
devices or techniques not generally used in routine
cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture
support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior
capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the
amblyogenic developmental stage
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45
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
90
90
90
4.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
90
8.0+T
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CODE
66983
66984
Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of
intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure)
Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of
intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure),
manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and
aspiration or phacoemulsification)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
440.00
90
8.0+T
440.00
90
8.0+T
250.00
90
8.0+T
250.00
90
8.0+T
(For complex extracapsular cataract removal, use 66982)
66985
66986
Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary
implant)not associated with concurrent cataract
removal
Exchange of intraocular lens
(To code implant at time of concurrent cataract surgery,
use 66982, 66983 or 66984)
(For ultrasonic determination of intraocular lens power, use 76519)
(For removal of implanted material from anterior segment, use 65920):
(For secondary fixation, use 66682)
66990
Use of ophthalmic endoscope
24.00
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
(66990 may be used only with codes 65820, 65875, 65920,
66985, 66986, 67038, 67039, 67040)
66999
Unlisted procedure, anterior segment, eye
BR
8.0+T
POSTERIOR SEGMENT
VITREOUS
67005
67010
Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky
technique or limbal incision); partial removal
subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
440.00
90
8.0+T
440.00
90
8.0+T
(For removal of vitreous by paracentesis of anterior chamber, see 65810)
(For removal of corneovitreal adhesions, see 65880)
67015
67025
67027
67028
Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or
choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior
sclerotomy)
Injection of vitreous substitute, pars plana or limbal
approach, (fluid-gas exchange), with or without
aspiration (separate procedure)
Implantation of intravitreal drug delivery system (eg,
Ganciclovir implant), includes concomitant removal of
vitreous
Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent
(separate procedure)
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15
4.0+T
200.00
60
8.0+T
440.00
90
8.0+T
200.00
60
8.0+T
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CODE
67030
67031
67036
67038
67039
67040
Discission of vitreous strands (without removal), pars
plana approach
Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions,
sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (one or
more stages)
Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
with epiretinal membrane stripping
with focal endolaser photocoagulation
with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
440.00
90
8.0+T
440.00
90
8.0+T
440.00
530.00
500.00
500.00
90
90
90
90
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
8.0+T
(For associated lensectomy, see 66850)
(For use of vitrectomy in retinal detachment surgery, see 67108)
(For associated removal of foreign body, see 65260, 65265)
(For use of ophthalmic endoscope with 67038, 67039, 67040, use 66990)
RETINA OR CHOROID
REPAIR
(If diathermy, cryotherapy and/or photocoagulation are combined, report under principal
modality used.)
67101
67105
67107
67108
67110
67112
67115
Repair of retinal detachment, one or more sessions;
400.00
cryotherapy or diathermy, with or without drainage of
subretinal fluid
photocoagulation with or without drainage of
200.00
subretinal fluid
Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as
400.00
lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling
procedure), with or without implant, with or without
cryotherapy, photo-coagulation and drainage of
subretinal fluid
with vitrectomy, any method, with or without air
530.00
or gas tamponade, focal endolaser
photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of
subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal
of lens by same technique
by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic
250.00
retinopexy)
400.00
by scleral buckling or vitrectomy, on patient
having previous ipsilateral retinal detachment
repair(s) using scleral buckling or vitrectomy
techniques
(For aspiration/drainage of subretinal/subchoroidal fluid, see 67015)
Release of encircling material (posterior segment)
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90
7.0+T
60
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
90
7.0+T
30
4.0+T
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CODE
67120
67121
Removal of implanted material, posterior segment;
extraocular
intraocular
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
120.00
30
4.0+T
160.00
30
4.0+T
(For removal of implanted material from anterior segment, use 65920)
(For removal of foreign body from posterior segment, see 65260, 65265)
PROPHYLAXIS
Repetitive services. The services listed below are often performed in multiple sessions or groups
of sessions. The methods of reporting vary.
The following descriptors are intended to include all sessions in a defined treatment period.
67141
67145
Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break,
lattice degeneration) without drainage, one or more
sessions; cryotherapy, diathermy
photocoagulation (laser or xenon arc)
400.00
90
7.0+T
200.00
60
7.0+T
Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular
160.00
edema, tumors) one or more sessions; cryotherapy,
diathermy
photocoagulation
160.00
radiation by implantation of source (includes
250.00
removal of source)
Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg,
160.00
choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg,
laser), one or more sessions
photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous
160.00
infusion)
photodynamic therapy, second eye, at single
80.00
session
(List separately in addition to primary eye treatment)
(Use 67225 in conjunction with code 67221)
30
4.0+T
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
160.00
30
4.0+T
160.00
30
4.0+T
DESTRUCTION
67208
67210
67218
67220
67221
67225
67227
67228
Destruction of extensive or progressive retinopathy
(eg, diabetic retinopathy), one or more sessions;
cryotherapy, diathermy
photocoagulation (laser or xenon arc)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
SCLERAL
REPAIR
(For excision lesion sclera, see 66130)
67250
67255
Scleral reinforcement (separate procedure); without
graft
with graft
200.00
30
8.0+T
210.00
30
8.0+T
(For repair scleral staphyloma, see 66220, 66225)
67299
Unlisted procedure, posterior segment
BR
8.0+T
OCULAR ADNEXA
EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLES
67311
67312
67314
67316
Strabismus surgery, recession or resection
240.00
30
procedure; one horizontal muscle
two horizontal muscles
240.00
30
one vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
240.00
30
two or more vertical muscles (excluding
240.00
30
superior oblique)
(For adjustable sutures, use 67335 in addition to codes 67311-67334 for
primary procedure reflecting number of muscles operated on)
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
67318
Strabismus surgery, any procedure superior oblique
240.00
30
muscle
(Use 67320, 67331, 67332, 67335, 67340, 67343 in addition to code for
primary strabismus surgery (67311-67318))
4.0+T
67320
Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular
280.00
30
muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify)
Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye
240.00
30
surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular
muscles
Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of
240.00
30
extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus
or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy
(eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy)
Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture
240.00
30
technique, with or without muscle recession
Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus
240.00
30
surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of
suture(s)
(List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
(Use 67335 only for code(s) for conventional muscle surgery, 67311-67334,
to identify number of muscles involved)
4.0+T
Strabismus surgery involving exploration and/or repair
of detached extraocular muscle(s)
4.0+T
67331
67332
67334
67335
67340
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30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
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CODE
67343
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
Release of extensive scar tissue without detaching
240.00
30
extraocular muscle (separate procedure)
Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
40.00
(For chemodenervation for blepharospasm and other neurological disorders,
see 64612 and 64613)
4.0+T
67350
Biopsy of extraocular muscle
40.00
15
(For repair of wound, extraocular muscle, tendon or Tenon's capsule,
see 65290)
3.0+T
67399
Unlisted procedure, ocular muscle
4.0+T
67345
BR
3.0+T
ORBIT
EXPLORATION, EXCISION, DECOMPRESSION
(For exenteration, enucleation, and repair, see 65101 et seq)
67400
67405
67412
67413
67414
67415
Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or
transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or
without biopsy
with drainage only
with removal of lesion
with removal of foreign body
with removal of bone for decompression
Fine needle aspiration of orbital contents
240.00
30
7.0+T
240.00
240.00
240.00
240.00
BR
30
30
30
30
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
4.0+T
360.00
30
7.0+T
360.00
360.00
360.00
360.00
30
30
30
30
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
7.0+T
(For exenteration, enucleation, and repair, see 65101 et seq)
(For optic nerve decompression see 67570)
67420
67430
67440
67445
67450
Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral
approach (eg, Kroenlein); with removal of lesion
with removal of foreign body
with drainage
with removal of bone for decompression
for exploration, with or without biopsy
(For orbitotomy, transcranial approach, see 61330-61334)
(For orbital implant, see 67550, 67560)
(For optic nerve sheath decompression, see 67570)
(For removal of eyeball or for repair after removal, see 65091-65175)
OTHER PROCEDURES
67500
67505
67515
Retrobulbar injection; medication (separate
procedure, does not include supply of medication)
alcohol
Injection of medication or other substance into
Tenon's capsule
40.00
40.00
40.00
3.0+T
15
3.0+T
(For subconjunctival injection, see 68200)
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CODE
67550
67560
Orbital implant (implant outside muscle cone);
insertion
removal or revision
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
240.00
30
4.0+T
240.00
30
4.0+T
30
4.0+T
(For ocular implant (implant inside muscle cone), see 65093-65105,
65130-65175)
67570
Optic nerve decompression (eg, incision or
fenestration of optic nerve sheath)
360.00
(For treatment of fractures of malar area, orbit, see 21355 et seq)
67599
Unlisted procedure, orbit
BR
4.0+T
EYELIDS
INCISION
67700
67710
67715
Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
Severing of tarsorrhaphy
Canthotomy (separate procedure)
8.00
20.00
100.00
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
(For canthoplasty, see 67950)
(For division of symblepharon, see 68340)
EXCISION
Codes for removal of lesion include more than skin (i.e., involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or
palpebral conjunctiva)
(For removal of lesion, involving mainly skin of eyelid, see 11310-11313; 11440-11446;
11640-11646; 17000-17004)
(For repair of wounds, blepharoplasty, grafts, reconstructive surgery, see 67930-67975)
67800
67801
67805
67808
67810
67820
67825
67830
67835
67840
Excision of chalazion; single
multiple, same lid
multiple, different lids
under general anesthesia and/or requiring
hospitalization, single or multiple
Biopsy of eyelid
Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
epilation by other than forceps (eg, by
electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
incision of lid margin
incision of lid margin, with free mucous
membrane graft
Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion)
without closure or with simple direct closure
20.00
24.00
28.00
22.00
15
15
15
15
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
16.00
100.00
15
15
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
140.00
200.00
30
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
20.00
15
3.0+T
(For excision and repair of eyelid by reconstructive surgery, see 67961-67966)
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
67850
Destruction of lesion of lid margin (up to 1 cm)
FEE
F/U DAYS
BR
ANES
3.0+T
(For Mohs’ micrographic surgery, see 17304-17310)
(For initiation or follow-up care of topical chemotherapy, eg, 5-FU or similar
agents, see appropriate office Evaluation and Management service)
TARSORRHAPHY
67875
67880
67882
Temporary closure of eyelids by suture
(eg, Frost suture)
Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median
tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
with transposition of tarsal plate
8.00
15
3.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
120.00
60
4.0+T
(For severing of tarsorrhaphy, see 67710)
(For canthoplasty, reconstruction canthus, see 67950)
(For canthotomy, see 67715)
REPAIR(BROW PTOSIS, BLEPHAROPTOSIS, LID RETRACTION, ECTROPION)
67900
Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or
coronal approach)
150.00
60
4.0+T
100.00
60
3.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
320.00
60
4.0+T
240.00
60
4.0+T
150.00
150.00
60
60
4.0+T
4.0+T
90
4.0+T
(For forehead rhytidectomy, see 15824)
67901
67902
67903
67904
67906
67908
67909
67911
Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique
with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)
frontalis muscle technique with autologous
fascial sling (includes obtaining fascia)
(tarso) levator resection or advancement,
internal approach
(tarso) levator resection or advancement,
external approach
superior rectus technique with fascial sling
(includes obtaining fascia)
conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator
resection (Fasanella Servat type)
Reduction of overcorrection of ptosis
Correction of lid retraction
(For obtaining autogenous graft material, see 20920, 20922 or 20926)
(For correction trichiasis by mucous membrane graft, see 67835)
67912
Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of
upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
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CODE
67914
67915
67916
67917
Repair of ectropion; suture
thermocauterization
excision tarsal wedge
extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
160.00
20.00
160.00
160.00
30
15
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
80.00
20.00
160.00
160.00
30
15
30
30
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For correction everted punctum, see 68705)
67921
67922
67923
67924
Repair of entropion; suture
thermocauterization
excision tarsal wedge
extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral
fascia repairs operation)
(For repair cicatricial ectropion or entropion requiring scar excision or skin
graft, see also 67961 et seq)
RECONSTRUCTION
Codes for blepharoplasty involve more than skin (ie, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or
palpebral conjunctiva)
67930
67935
67938
Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid
margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva,
direct closure; partial thickness
full thickness
Removal of embedded foreign body, eyelid
100.00
30
4.0+T
160.00
20.00
30
15
4.0+T
3.0+T
(For repair of skin of eyelid, see 12011-12018; 12051-12057; 13150-13153)
(For repair of lacrimal canaliculi, see 68700)
(For tarsorrhaphy, canthorrhaphy, see 67880-67882)
(For repair of blepharoptosis and lid retraction, see 67901-67911)
(For blepharoplasty for entropion, ectropion, see 67916, 67917, 67923, 67924)
(For correction of blepharochalsis (blepharorhytidectomy), see 15820-15823)
(For repair of skin of eyelid, adjacent tissue transfer, see 14060, 14061; preparation
for graft, see 15000; free graft, see 15120, 15121, 15260, 15261).
(For excision of lesion of eyelid, see 67800 et seq)
67950
67961
67966
Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin,
tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may
include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with
adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to
one-fourth of lid margin
over one-fourth of lid margin
148.00
148.00
60
60
4.0+T
3.0+T
200.00
60
3.0+T
(For tubed pedicle flap preparation, see 15576)
(For delay, see 15630)
(For attachment, see 15650)
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
67971
67973
67974
67975
67999
Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of
tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to
two-thirds of eyelid, one stage or first stage
total eyelid, lower, one stage or first stage
total eyelid, upper, one stage or first stage
second stage
Unlisted procedure, eyelids
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
200.00
60
3.0+T
300.00
340.00
200.00
BR
60
60
60
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
20.00
8.00
15
4.0+T
20.00
20.00
20.00
BR
20.00
15
15
15
30
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
5.0+T
4.0+T
CONJUNCTIVA
(For removal of foreign body, see 65205 et seq)
INCISION AND DRAINAGE
68020
68040
Incision of conjunctiva, drainage of cyst
Expression of conjunctival follicles (eg, for trachoma)
EXCISION AND/OR DESTRUCTION
68100
68110
68115
68130
68135
Biopsy of conjunctiva
Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
over 1 cm
with adjacent sclera
Destruction of lesion, conjunctiva
INJECTION
(For injection into Tenon's capsule or retrobulbar injection, see 67500-67515)
68200
Subconjunctival injection
5.00
3.0+T
CONJUNCTIVOPLASTY
(For wound repair, see 65270-65273)
68320
68325
68326
68328
68330
68335
68340
Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or
extensive rearrangement
with buccal mucous membrane graft (includes
obtaining graft)
Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with
conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
with buccal mucous membrane graft (includes
obtaining graft)
Repair of symblepharon; conjunctivoplasty, without
graft
with free graft conjunctiva or buccal mucous
membrane (includes obtaining graft)
division of symblepharon with or without
insertion of conformer or contact lens
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200.00
30
5.0+T
240.00
30
5.0+T
240.00
30
5.0+T
240.00
30
5.0+T
150.00
30
5.0+T
150.00
30
5.0+T
150.00
30
5.0+T
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
80.00
30
4.0+T
250.00
90
4.0+T
OTHER PROCEDURES
68360
Conjunctival flap; bridge or partial
(separate procedure)
total (such as Gunderson thin flap or purse
string flap)
68362
(For conjunctival flap for perforating injury, see 65280, 65285)
(For repair of operative wound, see 66250)
(For removal of conjunctival foreign body, see 65205, 65210)
68399
Unlisted procedure, conjunctiva
BR
5.0+T
LACRIMAL SYSTEM
INCISION
68400
68420
Incision, drainage of lacrimal gland
Incision, drainage of lacrimal sac (dacryocystotomy
or dacryocystostomy)
Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
68440
40.00
30.00
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
30.00
15
4.0+T
200.00
45
4.0+T
200.00
20.00
200.00
20.00
80.00
45
15
45
15
15
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
3.0+T
240.00
240.00
45
45
4.0+T
4.0+T
200.00
16.00
280.00
60
15
60
4.0+T
3.0+T
5.0+T
280.00
60
5.0+T
280.00
16.00
60
15
5.0+T
3.0+T
16.00
15
3.0+T
EXCISION
68500
68505
68510
68520
68525
68530
68540
68550
Excision of lacrimal gland (dacryoadenectomy),
except for tumor; total
partial
Biopsy of lacrimal gland
Excision of lacrimal sac (dacryocystectomy)
Biopsy of lacrimal sac
Removal of foreign body or dacryolith, lacrimal
passages
Excision of lacrimal gland tumor; frontal approach
involving osteotomy
REPAIR
68700
68705
68720
68745
68750
68760
68761
Plastic repair of canaliculi
Correction of everted punctum, cautery
Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac
to nasal cavity)
Conjunctivorhinostomy (fistulization of conjunctiva to
nasal cavity); without tube
with insertion of tube or stent
Closure of lacrimal punctum; by
thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
by plug, each
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CODE
68770
Closure of lacrimal fistula (separate procedure)
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
15
3.0+T
16.00
PROBING AND/OR RELATED PROCEDURES
68801
68810
68811
68815
68840
68850
68899
Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without
irrigation
Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without
irrigation;
requiring general anesthesia
with insertion of tube or stent
(see also 92018)
8.00
3.0+T
12.00
3.0+T
12.00
40.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
15
Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without
8.00
irrigation
Injection of contrast medium for dacryocystography
12.00
(For radiological supervision and interpretation, see 70170, 78660)
3.0+T
Unlisted procedure, lacrimal system
4.0+T
BR
AUDITORY SYSTEM
(For diagnostic services, eg, audiometry, vestibular tests, see 92502 et seq)
EXTERNAL EAR
INCISION
69000
69005
69020
Drainage external ear, abscess or hematoma; simple
complicated
Drainage external auditory canal, abscess
8.00
20.00
8.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
12.00
12.00
40.00
80.00
200.00
20.00
380.00
15
15
30
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
3.0+T
90
4.0+T
500.00
90
6.0+T
EXCISION
(For reconstruction of ear, see 15120 et seq)
(For skin grafting, see 15000-15261)
69100
69105
69110
69120
69140
69145
69150
69155
Biopsy external ear
Biopsy external auditory canal
Excision external ear; partial, simple repair
complete amputation
Excision exostosis(es), external auditory canal
Excision soft tissue lesion, external auditory canal
Radical excision external auditory canal lesion;
without neck dissection
with neck dissection
(For resection of temporal bone, see 69535)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
8.00
40.00
30
3.0+T
3.0+T
80.00
30
3.0+T
REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY
69200
69205
69220
69222
Removal foreign body from external auditory canal;
without general anesthesia
with general anesthesia
Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple
(eg, routine cleaning)
Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex
(eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)
8.00
REPAIR
(For suture of wound or injury of external ear, see 12011-14300)
(For other reconstructive procedures with grafts (skin, cartilage, bone), see 13150-15760,
21230-21235)
69300
69310
69320
Otoplasty, protruding ear, with or without size
reduction
Reconstruction of external auditory canal
(meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury,
infection), separate procedure
Reconstruction of external auditory canal for
congenital atresia, single stage
200.00
180
3.0+T
400.00
180
4.0+T
400.00
180
3.0+T
(For combination with middle ear reconstruction, see 69631, 69641)
(For otoscopy under general anesthesia, see 92502)
69399
Unlisted procedure, external ear
BR
3.0+T
6.00
3.0+T
6.00
6.00
3.0+T
3.0+T
MIDDLE EAR
INTRODUCTION
69400
69401
69405
Eustachian tube inflation, transnasal; with
catheterization
without catheterization
Eustachian tube catheterization, transtympanic
INCISION
69420
69421
69433
Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian
tube inflation
Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian
tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating
tube), local or topical anesthesia
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12.00
7
20.00
7
3.0+T
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
69436
69440
Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating
tube), general anesthesia
Middle ear exploration through postauricular or ear
canal incision
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
100.00
45
3.0+T
200.00
30
3.0+T
320.00
180
3.0+T
200.00
320.00
320.00
360.00
180
180
180
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
500.00
BR
90
4.0+T
3.0+T
40.00
200.00
380.00
530.00
30
90
90
90
3.0+T
3.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
360.00
180
4.0+T
360.00
360.00
400.00
180
180
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
(For atticotomy, see 69601 et seq)
69450
Tympanolysis, transcanal
EXCISION
69501
69502
69505
69511
Transmastoid antrotomy (simple mastoidectomy)
Mastoidectomy; complete
modified radical
radical
(For mastoidectomy cavity debridement, see 69220-69222)
69530
69535
Petrous apicectomy including radical mastoidectomy
Resection temporal bone, external approach
(For middle fossa approach, see 69950-69970)
69540
69550
69552
69554
Excision aural polyp
Excision aural glomus tumor; transcanal
transmastoid
extended (extratemporal)
REPAIR
(For skin graft, see 15120, 15121, 15260, 15261)
69601
69602
69603
69604
Revision mastoidectomy; resulting in complete
mastoidectomy
resulting in modified radical mastoidectomy
resulting in radical mastoidectomy
resulting in tympanoplasty
(For planned secondary tympanoplasty after mastoidectomy,see 69631, 69632)
69605
69610
69620
69631
69632
with apicectomy
Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site
preparation or perforation for closure, with or without
patch
Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and
donor area)
Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including
canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery),
initial or revision; without ossicular chain
reconstruction
with ossicular chain reconstruction, (eg,
postfenestration)
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8.00
90
4.0+T
3.0+T
320.00
180
4.0+T
400.00
180
4.0+T
600.00
180
4.0+T
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CODE
69633
69635
69636
69637
69641
69642
69643
69644
69645
69646
69650
69660
69661
69662
69666
69667
69670
69676
F/U DAYS
ANES
600.00
180
4.0+T
600.00
180
4.0+T
680.00
680.00
180
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
480.00
180
4.0+T
680.00
480.00
180
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
680.00
180
4.0+T
480.00
180
4.0+T
680.00
180
4.0+T
280.00
400.00
90
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
650.00
400.00
410.00
410.00
320.00
180.00
90
90
90
90
90
90
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
4.0+T
Closure postauricular fistula, mastoid (separate
100.00
procedure)
Implantation or replacement of electromagnetic bone
380.00
conduction hearing device in temporal bone
(Replacement procedure includes removal of old device)
Removal or repair of electromagnetic bone
BR
conduction hearing device in temporal bone
60
4.0+T
180
4.0+T
Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including
canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery),
initial or revision;with ossicular chain reconstruction
and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular
replacement prosthesis, (PORP), total ossicular
replacement prosthesis, (TORP))
Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy
(including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear
surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); without
ossicular chain reconstruction
with ossicular chain reconstruction
with ossicular chain reconstruction and
synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular
replacement prosthesis, (PORP), total
ossicular replacement prosthesis, (TORP))
Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including
canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane
repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
with ossicular chain reconstruction
with intact or reconstructed wall, without
ossicular chain reconstruction
with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with
ossicular chain reconstruction
radical or complete, without ossicular chain
reconstruction
radical or complete, with ossicular chain
reconstruction
Stapes mobilization
Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment
of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign
material;
with footplate drill out
Revision of stapedectomy or stapedotomy
Repair oval window fistula
Repair round window fistula
Mastoid obliteration (separate procedure)
Tympanic neurectomy
FEE
OTHER PROCEDURES
69700
69710
69711
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
69714
69715
69717
69718
69720
69725
69740
69745
Implantation, osseointegrated implant, temporal bone,
with percutaneous attachment to external speech
processor/cochlear stimulator; without mastoidectomy
with mastoidectomy
Replacement (including removal of existing device),
osseointegrated implant, temporal bone, with
percutaneous attachment to external speech
processor/cochlear stimulator; without
mastoidectomy
with mastoidectomy
Decompression facial nerve, intratemporal; lateral to
geniculate ganglion
including medial to geniculate ganglion
Suture facial nerve, intratemporal, with or without
graft or decompression; lateral to geniculate ganglion
including medial to geniculate ganglion
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
340.00
180
4.0+T
400.00
350.00
180
180
4.0+T
4.0+T
400.00
400.00
180
180
4.0+T
9.0+T
400.00
480.00
180
180
9.0+T
9.0+T
480.00
180
9.0+T
(For extracranial suture of facial nerve, see 64864)
69799
Unlisted procedure, middle ear
BR
4.0+T
INNER EAR
INCISION AND/OR DESTRUCTION
69801
Labyrinthotomy, with or without cryosurgery including
other nonexcisional destructive procedures or
perfusion of vestibuloactive drugs (single or multiple
perfusions); transcanal
(69801 includes all required infusions performed on
initial and subsequent days of treatment)
400.00
180
6.0+T
69802
69805
69806
69820
69840
with mastoidectomy
Endolymphatic sac operation; without shunt
with shunt
Fenestration semicircular canal
Revision fenestration operation
500.00
500.00
500.00
400.00
240.00
180
180
180
180
180
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
400.00
500.00
BR
180
180
180
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
EXCISION
69905
69910
69915
Labyrinthectomy; transcanal
with mastoidectomy
Vestibular nerve section, translabyrinthine approach
(For transcranial approach, see 69950)
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CODE
FEE
F/U DAYS
ANES
INTRODUCTION
69930
69949
Cochlear device implantation, with or without
mastoidectomy
Unlisted procedure, inner ear
380.00
6.0+T
BR
6.0+T
BR
500.00
6.0+T
6.0+T
TEMPORAL BONE, MIDDLE
FOSSA APPROACH
(For external approach, see 69535)
69950
69955
69960
69970
69979
Vestibular nerve section, transcranial approach
Total facial nerve decompression and/or repair (may
include graft)
Decompression internal auditory canal
Removal of tumor, temporal bone
Unlisted procedure, temporal bone, middle fossa
approach
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550.00
BR
180
180
180
6.0+T
6.0+T
6.0+T
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RADIOLOGY SECTION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Listed fees represent maximum allowances for reimbursement purposes in the Medical
Assistance Program and include the administrative, technical and professional components of
the service provided. To determine the fee applicable only to the professional component,
multiply the listed dollar value by a maximum conversion factor of 40%. (See below for further
reference to the administrative, technical and professional components of a radiology fee
item.)
Fees attached hereto are to be considered as payment for the complete radiological
procedure, unless otherwise indicated. In order to be paid for both the professional and the
technical and administrative components of the radiology service, qualified practitioners who
provide radiology services in their offices must perform the professional component of
radiology services and own or directly lease the equipment and must supervise and control the
radiology technician who performs the radiology procedures; or be the employees of
physicians who own or directly lease the equipment and must supervise and control the
radiology technician who performs the radiology procedures.
Each State agency may determine, on an individual basis, fees for services or procedures not
included in this fee schedule. Such fee determinations should be reported promptly to the
Division of Health Care Financing of the State Department of Health for review by the
Interdepartmental Committee on Health Economics for possible incorporation in the Radiology
Fee Schedule.
TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL RADIOLOGY COMPONENTS
When radiological services are rendered in hospital departments by radiologists who receive
no salary/ compensation from the facility for patient care and who bill separately, the charge
for the professional component may not exceed 40% of the maximum fee in the Radiology
Services Fee Schedule. The remaining 60% of the fee is the maximum amount applicable for
the technical and administrative services provided by the hospital. No payment will be made to
a qualified practitioner solely for the technical and administrative component of radiology
services. (See modifier -TC for the technical component.)
The professional component (see modifier -26) for radiological services is intended to cover
professional services, when applicable, as listed below:
1. Determination of the problem, including interviewing the patient, obtaining the history and
making appropriate physical examination to determine the method of performing the radiologic
procedure.
2. Study and evaluation of results obtained in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures,
interpretation of radiographs or radioisotope data-estimation resultant from treatment.
3. Dictating report of examination or treatment.
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4. Consultation with referring physician regarding results of diagnostic or therapeutic
procedures.
The technical or administrative component (see modifier -TC) includes items such as: cost or
charges for technologists, clerical staff, films, opaques, radioactive materials, chemicals, drugs
or other materials, purchase, rental use or maintenance of space, equipment, telephone
services or other facilities or supplies.
Certain radiological procedures require the performance of a medical or surgical procedure
(eg, studies necessitating an injection of radiopaque media, fluoroscopy, consultation) which
must be performed by the radiologist and is not separable into technical and professional
components for billing purposes. In these instances, the total fee listed in the Medicine or
Surgery Services Fee Schedule is applicable.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES
General rules which apply to all procedure codes in the Radiology Services Fee Schedule
sections of Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear
Medicine are as follows:
1.
Dollar values include usual contrast media, equipment and materials. An additional
charge may be warranted when special surgical trays and materials are provided by the
physician.
2.
Dollar values include consultation and a written report to the referring physician.
3.
When multiple X-ray examinations are performed during the same visit, reimbursement
shall be limited to the greater fee plus 60% of the lesser fee(s). When more than one
part of the body is included in a single X-ray for which reimbursement is claimed, the
charge shall be only for a single X-ray. When bilateral X-ray examinations are performed
during the same visit, reimbursement shall be limited to 160% of the procedure value
(see modifier -50). The above provisions regarding fee reductions for multiple X-rays are
applicable to X-rays taken of all parts of the body.
4.
When repeat X-ray examinations of the same part and for the same illness are required
because of technical or professional error in the original X-rays, such repeat X-rays are
not eligible for payment. (See Rule 5 below.)
5.
When repeat X-ray examination of the same part and for the same illness is required for
reasons other than technical or professional error in the original X-ray. It should be
identified by use of modifier -76.
6.
RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION CODES: The MAXIMUM
FEE-NYS is applicable when the physician incurs the costs of both the technical
/administrative and professional components of the imaging procedure. (For the
professional component of radiologic procedures, see modifier -26). When a procedure
is performed by two physicians, the radiologic portion of the procedure is designated as
"radiological supervision and interpretation." When a physician performs both the
procedure and provides imaging supervision and interpretation, a combination of
procedure codes outside the 70000 series and imaging supervision and interpretation
codes are to be used.
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7.
BY REPORT: A service that is rarely provided, unusual, variable, or new may require a
special report in determining medical appropriateness of the service. Pertinent
information should include an adequate definition or description of the nature, extent,
and need for the procedure, and the time, effort and equipment necessary to provide
the service. Additional items which may be included are: complexity of symptoms, final
diagnosis, pertinent physical findings (such as size, locations, and number of lesion(s),
if appropriate), diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including major and
supplementary surgical procedures, if appropriate), concurrent problems, and follow-up
care.
When the value of a procedure is to be determined "By Report" (BR), information
concerning the nature, extent and need for the procedure or service must be furnished
in addition to the time, skill and equipment necessitated. Appropriate documentation
(eg, procedure description, itemized invoices, etc) should accompany all claims
submitted.
Itemized invoices must document acquisition cost, the line item cost from a
manufacturer or wholesaler net of any rebates, discounts or other valuable
considerations.
8.
SEPARATE PROCEDURES: Some of the listed procedures are commonly carried out
as an integral part of a total service, and as such, do not warrant a separate
identification. When, however, such a procedure is performed independently of, and is
not immediately related to, other services, it may be listed as a "separate procedure."
Thus, when a procedure that is ordinarily a component of a larger procedure is
performed alone for a specific purpose, it may be reported as a separate procedure.
MMIS MODIFIERS: RADIOLOGY SECTION
-26
Professional Component: Certain procedures are a combination of a physician
component and a technical component. When the physician component is reported
separately, the service may be identified by adding the modifier -26 to the usual
procedure number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 40% of the maximum State
Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-TC
Technical Component: Under certain circumstances, a charge may be made for the
technical component alone. Under those circumstances the technical component
charge is identified by adding modifier -TC to the usual procedure number. Technical
component charges are institutional charges and not billed separately by physicians.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 60% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-50
Bilateral Procedures (X-ray): When bilateral X-ray examinations are performed, the
service will be identified by adding the modifier -50 to the usual procedure code
number. (Reimbursement will not exceed 160% of the maximum State Medical Fee
Schedule amount. One claim line is to be billed representing the bilateral procedure.
Amount billed should reflect total amount due.)
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-76
Repeat X-ray Procedure: When a repeat X-ray examination of the same part and for
the same illness is required for reasons other than technical or professional error in
the original X-ray, it will be identified by adding modifier -76. (Reimbursement will not
exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule amount.)
-79
Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Practitioner During the Postoperative
Period: The practitioner may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or
service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. This
circumstance may be reported by using the modifier -79 to the related procedure.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-FP
Service Provided as Part of Family Planning Program: All Family Planning Services
will be identified by adding the modifier -FP to the usual procedure code number.
(Reimbursement will not exceed 100% of the maximum State Medical Fee Schedule
amount.)
-99
Multiple Modifiers: Under certain circumstances two or more modifiers may be
necessary to completely delineate a service. In such situations modifier -99 should be
added to the basic procedure, and other applicable modifiers may be listed as part of
the description of the service.
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
FEE
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)
T
T
HEAD AND NECK
(For injection procedure: myelography, see 61055, 62284; cisternography, see 61055, 62284;
dacryocystography, see 68850; arthrotomography, see 21116; laryngography, see 31708;
sialography, see 42550)
(To report CT guidance for stereotactic localization, use 76355; for corneal, sagittal, and/or
oblique sections, see 76375; for cervical spine, see 72125, 72126)
70010
70015
70030
70100
70110
70120
70130
70134
70140
70150
70160
70170
70190
70200
70210
70220
70240
70250
70260
70300
70310
70320
70328
70330
70332
70336
70350
70355
70360
70370
Myelography, posterior fossa; radiological supervision and interpretation
Cisternography, positive contrast; radiological supervision and
interpretation
Radiologic examination, eye, for detection of foreign body
Radiologic examination, mandible; partial, less than four views
complete, minimum of four views
Radiologic examination, mastoids; less than three views per side
complete, minimum of three views per side
Radiologic examination, internal auditory meati, complete
Radiologic examination, facial bones; less than three views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, nasal bones, complete, minimum of three views
Dacryocystography, nasolacrimal duct; radiological supervision and
interpretation
Radiologic examination; optic foramina
orbits, complete, minimum of four views
Radiologic examination, sinuses, paranasal; less than three views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, sella turcica
Radiologic examination, skull; less than four views
complete, minimum of four views
Radiologic examination, teeth; single view
partial examination, less than full mouth
complete, full mouth
Radiologic examination, temporomandibular joint, open and closed
mouth; unilateral
bilateral
Temporomandibular joint arthrography; radiological supervision and
interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 70332)
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, temporomandibular joints
Cephalogram, orthodontic
Orthopantogram
Radiologic examination; neck, soft tissue
pharynx or larynx, including fluoroscopy and/or magnification
technique
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75.00
40.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
25.00
25.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
20.00
15.00
25.00
12.50
20.00
12.50
15.00
25.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
12.50
20.00
35.00
500.00
10.00
13.00
10.00
25.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
70371
70373
70380
70390
70450
70460
70470
70480
70481
70482
70486
70487
70488
70490
70491
70492
70496
70498
70540
70542
70543
70544
70545
70546
70547
70548
70549
70551
70552
70553
FEE
Complex dynamic pharyngeal and speech evaluation by cine or video
recording
Laryngography, contrast; radiological supervision and interpretation
Radiologic examination, salivary gland for calculus
Sialography; radiological supervision and interpretation
Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomography, orbit, sella, or posterior fossa or outer, middle,
or inner ear; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomography, maxillofacial area; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomography, soft tissue neck; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomographic angiography, head, without contrast material(s),
followed by contrast material(s) and further sections, including image
post-processing
Computed tomographic angiography, neck, without contrast material(s),
followed by contrast material(s) and further sections, including image
post-processing
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, orbit, face, and neck; without
contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequence
Magnetic resonance angiography, head; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance angiography, neck; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem);
without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
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35.00
25.00
15.00
20.00
120.00
145.00
217.00
120.00
145.00
217.00
120.00
145.00
217.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
217.00
254.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
70557
70558
70559
FEE
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem
and skull base), during open intracranial procedure (eg, to assess for
residual tumor or residual vascular malformation); without contrast
material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
500.00
500.00
500.00
CHEST
(For chest fluoroscopy (separate procedure), see 76000)
(For biopsy procedure, see 32400 or 32405, 76003)
(For injection procedure only for bronchography, see 31656, 31708, 31710, 31715)
(For CT coronal, sagittal, and/or oblique sections, see 76375)
71010
71015
71020
71021
71022
71023
71030
71034
71035
71040
71060
71090
71100
71101
71110
71111
71120
71130
71250
71260
71270
71275
Radiologic examination, chest; single view, frontal
stereo, frontal
Radiologic examination, chest, two views, frontal and lateral;
with apical lordotic procedure
with oblique projections
with fluoroscopy
Radiologic examination, chest, complete, minimum of four views;
with fluoroscopy
Radiologic examination, chest, special views, (eg, lateral decubitus,
Bucky studies)
Bronchography, unilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation
Bronchography, bilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation
Insertion pacemaker, fluoroscopy and radiography, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Radiologic examination, ribs, unilateral; two views
including posteroanterior chest, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, ribs, bilateral; three views
including posteroanterior chest, minimum of four views
Radiologic examination; sternum, minimum of two views
sternoclavicular joint or joints, minimum of three views
Computed tomography, thorax; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomographic angiography, chest, without contrast
material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sections,
including image post-processing
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15.00
15.00
17.50
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
35.00
40.00
30.00
15.00
17.50
25.00
27.50
15.00
20.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
140.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
71550
71551
71552
FEE
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, chest (eg, for evaluation of
hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy); without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
500.00
500.00
500.00
(For breast MRI, see 76093 and 76094)
71555
Magnetic resonance angiography, chest (excluding myocardium), with
or without contrast material(s)
500.00
SPINE AND PELVIS
(IV injection of contrast material is part of the CT procedure. For intrathecal injection
procedure, see 61055, 62284; diskography, see 62290, 62291; for CT coronal,sagittal,
and/or oblique sections, see 76375)
72010
72020
72040
72050
72052
72069
72070
72072
72074
72080
72090
72100
72110
72114
72120
72125
72126
72127
72128
72129
72130
72131
72132
72133
Radiologic examination, spine, entire, survey study, anteroposterior and
lateral
Radiologic examination, spine, single view, specify level
Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; two or three views
minimum of four views
complete, including oblique and flexion and/or extension studies
Radiologic examination, spine, thoracolumbar, standing (scoliosis)
Radiologic examination, spine; thoracic, two views
thoracic, three views
thoracic, minimum of four views
thoracolumbar, two views
scoliosis study, including supine and erect studies
Radiologic examination, spine, lumbosacral; two or three views
minimum of four views
complete, including bending views
Radiologic examination, spine, lumbosacral, bending views only,
minimum of four views
Computed tomography, cervical spine; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomography, thoracic spine; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomography, lumbar spine; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
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40.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
30.00
15.00
15.00
30.00
30.00
15.00
40.00
15.00
30.00
30.00
20.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
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CODE
72141
72142
72146
72147
72148
72149
72156
72157
72158
72159
72170
72190
FEE
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents,
cervical; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
(For cervical spinal canal imaging without contrast material
followed by contrast material, use 72156)
500.00
500.00
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents,
thoracic; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
(For thoracic spinal canal imaging without contrast material
followed by contrast material, use 72157)
500.00
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents,
lumbar; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
(For lumbar spinal canal imaging without contrast material
followed by contrast material, use 72158)
500.00
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents,
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further
sequences; cervical
thoracic
lumbar
Magnetic resonance angiography, spinal canal and contents, with or
without contrast material(s)
Radiologic examination, pelvis; one or two views
complete, minimum of three views
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
12.50
20.00
(For pelvimetry, see 74710)
72191
Computed tomographic angiography, pelvis, without contrast
material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sections,
including image post-processing
254.00
(For CTA aorta-iliofemoral runoff, use 75635)
72192
72193
72194
72195
72196
72197
72198
72200
72202
72220
Computed tomography, pelvis; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrastmaterial(s) and
further sections
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast
material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance angiography, pelvis, with or without contrast
material(s)
Radiologic examination, sacroiliac joints; less than three views
three or more views
Radiologic examination, sacrum and coccyx, minimum of two views
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170.00
254.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
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20.00
15.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
FEE
72240
72255
72265
72270
Myelography, cervical, radiological supervision and interpretation
Myelography, thoracic, radiological supervision and interpretation
Myelography, lumbosacral, radiological supervision and interpretation
Myelography, two or more regions (eg, lumbar/thoracic, cervical/
thoracic, lumbar/cervical, lumbar/thoracic/cervical), radiological
supervision and interpretation
72275 Epidurography, radiological supervision and interpretation
40.00
40.00
40.00
60.00
60.00
(For injection procedure, see 62280-62282, 62310-62319, 64479-64484)
72285
72295
Diskography, cervical or thoracic, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Diskography, lumbar, radiological supervision and interpretation
50.00
50.00
UPPER EXTREMITIES
(For injection procedure, arthrography, see 23350, 24220, 25246)
73000
73010
73020
73030
73040
Radiologic examination; clavicle, complete
scapula, complete
Radiologic examination, shoulder; one view
complete, minimum of two views
Radiologic examination, shoulder, arthrography, radiological
supervision and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73040)
10.00
15.00
10.00
15.00
25.00
73050
Radiologic examination; acromioclavicular joints, bilateral, with or
without weighted distraction
humerus, minimum of two views
Radiologic examination, elbow; two views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, elbow, arthrography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73085)
17.50
73090
73092
73100
73110
73115
Radiologic examination; forearm, two views
upper extremity, infant, minimum of two views
Radiologic examination, wrist; two views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, wrist, arthrography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73115)
10.00
10.00
10.00
12.50
25.00
73120
73130
73140
73200
73201
73202
Radiologic examination, hand; two views
minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, finger(s), minimum of two views
Computed tomography, upper extremity; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
10.00
12.50
7.50
140.00
170.00
254.00
73060
73070
73080
73085
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12.50
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CODE
73206
73218
73219
73220
73221
73222
73223
73225
FEE
Computed tomographic angiography, upper extremity, without contrast
material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sections,
including image post-processing
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, upper extremity, other than
joint; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, any joint of upper extremity;
without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance angiography, upper extremity, with or without
contrast material(s)
254.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
LOWER EXTREMITIES
(For injection procedure, arthrography, see 27093, 27095, 27370, 27648)
73500
73510
73520
73525
73530
73540
73542
Radiologic examination, hip; unilateral, one view
complete, minimum of two views
Radiologic examination, hips, bilateral, minimum of two views of each
hip, including anteroposterior view of pelvis
Radiologic examination, hip, arthrography, radiological supervision and
interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73525)
Radiologic examination, hip, during operative procedure
Radiologic examination, pelvis and hips, infant or child, minimum of two
views
Radiological examination, sacroiliac joint arthrography, radiological
supervision and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73542)
12.50
20.00
24.00
25.00
30.00
15.00
25.00
(For procedure, use 27096. If formal arthrography is not performed,
recorded, and a formal radiologic report is not issued, use 76005 for
fluoroscopic guidance for sacroiliac joint injections)
73550
73560
73562
73564
73565
73580
Radiologic examination, femur, two views
Radiologic examination, knee; one or two views
three views
complete, four or more views
both knees, standing, anteroposterior
Radiologic examination, knee, arthrography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73580)
15.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
10.00
25.00
73590
73592
Radiologic examination; tibia and fibula, two views
lower extremity, infant, minimum of two views
10.00
15.00
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73600
73610
73615
Radiologic examination, ankle; two views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination, ankle, arthrography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
(Do not report 76003 in addition to 73615)
10.00
12.50
25.00
73620
73630
73650
73660
73700
73701
73702
Radiologic examination, foot; two views
complete, minimum of three views
Radiologic examination; calcaneus, minimum of two views
toe(s), minimum of two views
Computed tomography, lower extremity; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomographic angiography, lower extremity, without contrast
material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sections,
including image post-processing
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, lower extremity other than
joint; without contrast material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequence
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, any joint of lower extremity;
without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance angiography, lower extremity, with or without
contrast material(s)
10.00
12.50
10.00
7.50
140.00
170.00
254.00
73706
73718
73719
73720
73721
73722
73723
73725
254.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
(For CTA aorto-iliofemoral runoff, use 75635)
ABDOMEN
74000
74010
74020
74022
74150
74160
74170
74175
Radiologic examination, abdomen; single anteroposterior view
anteroposterior and additional oblique and cone views
complete, including decubitus and/or erect views
complete acute abdomen series, including supine, erect, and/or
decubitus views, single view chest
Computed tomography, abdomen; without contrast material
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and
further sections
Computed tomographic angiography, abdomen, without contrast
material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sections,
including image post-processing
10.00
15.00
20.00
26.00
140.00
170.00
254.00
254.00
(For CTA aorto-iliofemoral runoff, use 75635)
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CODE
74181
74182
74183
74185
74190
FEE
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen; without contrast
material(s)
with contrast material(s)
without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and
further sequences
Magnetic resonance angiography, abdomen, with or without contrast
material(s)
Peritoneogram (eg, after injection of air or contrast), radiological
supervision and interpretation
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
19.00
(For procedure, see 49400)
(For computerized axial tomography, see 72192 or 74150)
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
(For percutaneous placement of gastrotomy tube, see 43750)
(For biliary duct stone extraction, percutaneous, see 47630, 74327)
74210
74220
74230
74235
Radiologic examination; pharynx and/or cervical esophagus
esophagus
Swallowing function, with cineradiography/videoradiography
Removal of foreign body(s), esophageal, with use of balloon catheter,
radiological supervision and interpretation
20.00
20.00
20.00
60.00
(For procedure, see 43215, 43247)
74240
74241
74245
74246
74247
74249
74250
74251
74260
74270
74280
74283
74290
74291
Radiologic examination, gastrointestinal tract, upper; with or without
delayed films, without KUB
with or without delayed films, with KUB,
with small intestine, includes multiple serial films
Radiological examination, gastrointestinal tract, upper, air contrast, with
specific high density barium, effervescent agent, with or without
glucagon; with or without delayed films, without KUB
with or without delayed films, with KUB
with small intestine follow-through
Radiologic examination, small intestine, includes multiple serial films;
via enteroclysis tube
Duodenography, hypotonic
Radiologic examination, colon; barium enema, with or without KUB
air contrast with specific high density barium, with or without
glucagon
Therapeutic enema, contrast or air, for reduction of intussusception or
other intraluminal obstruction (eg, meconium ileus)
Cholecystography, oral contrast;
additional or repeat examination or multiple day examination
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35.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
30.00
30.00
40.00
25.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
74300
74301
74305
FEE
Cholangiography and/or pancreatography; intraoperative, radiological
supervision and interpretation
additional set intraoperative, radiological supervision and
interpretation
(Use 74301 in conjunction with code 74300)
through existing catheter, radiological supervision and
interpretation
30.00
18.00
22.50
(For procedure, see 47505, 48400, 47560-47561, 47563)
(For biliary duct stone extraction, percutaneous, see 47630, 74327)
74320
Cholangiography, percutaneous, transhepatic, radiological supervision
and interpretation
25.00
(For injection procedure, transhepatic cholangiography, percutaneous,
see 47500)
74327
Postoperative biliary duct calculus removal, percutaneous via T-tube
tract, basket or snare (eg, Burhenne technique), radiological
supervision and interpretation
55.00
(For procedure, see 47630)
74328
74329
Endoscopic catheterization of the biliary ductal system, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Endoscopic catheterization of the pancreatic ductal system, radiological
supervision and interpretation
30.00
30.00
(For procedure, see 43260-43272 as appropriate)
74330
Combined endoscopic catheterization of the biliary and pancreatic
ductal systems, radiological supervision and interpretation
36.00
(For cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), see 43260-43272)
74340
Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott), including
multiple fluoroscopies and films, radiological supervision and
interpretation
20.00
(For tube placement, see 44500)
74350
74355
Percutaneous placement of gastrostomy tube; radiological supervision
and interpretation
Percutaneous placement of enteroclysis tube, radiological supervision
and interpretation
30.00
40.00
(For procedure, see 44015)
74360
Intraluminal dilation of strictures and/or obstructions (eg, esophagus),
radiological supervision and interpretation
(For procedure, see 43220, 43458)
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
74363
FEE
Percutaneous transhepatic dilation of biliary duct stricture with or
without placement of stent, radiological supervision and interpretation
80.00
(For procedure, see 47510, 47511, 47555, 47556)
URINARY TRACT
(For injection procedure: urography, see 50394, 50684, 50690; cystography, see 51600,
51605; vasography etc., see 52010, 55300; cavernosography, see 54230;
urethrocystography, see 51600, 51610; cyst study, see 50390)
(For introduction only of catheter, stent or guide into renal pelvis and/or ureter, see
50392-50398)
74400
74410
74415
74420
74425
74430
74440
74445
74450
74455
74470
74475
74480
Urography (pyelography), intravenous, with or without KUB, with or
without tomography;
Urography, infusion, drip technique and/or bolus technique;
with nephrotomography
Urography, retrograde, with or without KUB
Urography, antegrade, (pyelostogram, nephrostogram, loopogram),
radiological supervision and interpretation
Cystography, minimum of three views, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Vasography, vesiculography, or epididymography, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Corpora cavernosography, radiological supervision and interpretation
Urethrocystography, retrograde, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Urethrocystography, voiding, radiological supervision and interpretation
Radiologic examination, renal cyst study, translumbar, contrast
visualization, radiological supervision and interpretation
Introduction of intracatheter or catheter into renal pelvis for drainage
and/or injection, percutaneous, radiological supervision and interpretation
Introduction of ureteral catheter or stent into ureter through renal pelvis
for drainage and/or injection, percutaneous, radiological supervision
and interpretation
35.00
45.00
75.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
45.00
50.00
20.00
35.00
20.00
50.00
75.00
(For transurethral surgery (ureter and pelvis), see 52320-52355)
74485
Dilation of nephrostomy, ureters or urethra, radiological supervision and
interpretation
(For dilation of stricture in the male ureter or urethra, see 53600-53621)
(For dilation of ureter without radiologic guidance, use 52341-52344)
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CODE
FEE
GYNECOLOGICAL AND OBSTETRICAL
(For abdomen and pelvis, see 74000-74170, 72170, 72190)
(For injection procedure only for hysterosalpingography, see 58340)
74710
74740
74742
74775
Pelvimetry, with or without placental localization
Hysterosalpingography, radiological supervision and interpretation
Transcervical catheterization of fallopian tube, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Perineogram (eg, vaginogram, for sex determination or extent of
anomalies)
25.00
25.00
57.00
30.00
HEART
(For injection procedures, vascular radiology, see 36000-36299; for intravenous procedures,
see 36400-36425; for intra-arterial procedures, see 36100-36248 for cardiac catheterization
procedures, see 93501-93556)
75552
75553
75554
75555
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for morphology; without contrast
material
with contrast material
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for function, with or without
morphology; complete study
limited study
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
VASCULAR PROCEDURES
AORTA AND ARTERIES
Selective vascular catheterizations should be coded to include introduction and all lesser
order selective catheterizations used in the approach (eg, the description for a selective right
middle cerebral artery catheterization includes the introduction and placement
catheterization of the right common and internal carotid arteries).
Additional second and/or third order arterial catheterizations within the same family of arteries
supplied by a single first order artery should be expressed by 36218 or 36248. Additional first
order or higher catheterizations in vascular families supplied by a first order vessel different
from a previously selected and coded family should be separately coded using the
conventions described above.
(For intravenous procedures, see 36000-36015, 36400-36425; for intra-arterial procedures,
see 36100-36299; for cardiac catheterization procedures, see 93501-93556)
75600
75605
75625
75630
Aortography, thoracic, without serialography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Aortography, thoracic, by serialography, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Aortography, abdominal, by serialography, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Aortography, abdominal plus bilateral iliofemoral lower extremity,
catheter, by serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation
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50.00
50.00
75.00
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DESCRIPTION
CODE
75635
75650
75658
75660
75662
75665
75671
75676
75680
75685
75705
75710
75716
75722
75724
75726
FEE
Computed tomographic angiography, abdominal aorta and bilateral
iliofemoral lower extremity runoff, radiological supervision and
interpretation, without contrast material(s), followed by contrast
material(s) and further sections, including image post-processing
Angiography, cervicocerebral, catheter,including vessel origin,
radiological supervision and interpretation
Angiography, brachial, retrograde, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, external carotid, unilateral, selective, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Angiography, external carotid, bilateral, selective, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Angiography, carotid, cerebral, unilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, carotid, cerebral, bilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, carotid, cervical, unilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, carotid, cervical, bilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, vertebral, cervical, and/or intracranial, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Angiography, spinal, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, extremity, bilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, renal, unilateral, selective (including flush aortogram),
radiological supervision and interpretation
Angiography, renal, bilateral, selective (including flush aortogram),
radiological supervision and interpretation
Angiography, visceral; selective or supraselective, (with or without flush
aortogram), radiological supervision and interpretation
254.00
90.00
35.00
90.00
125.00
90.00
125.00
90.00
125.00
90.00
130.00
35.00
56.00
80.00
110.00
50.00
(For selective angiography, additional visceral vessels studied after
basic examination, see 75774)
75731
75733
75736
75741
75743
Angiography, adrenal, unilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, adrenal, bilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, pelvic, selective or supraselective, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Angiography, pulmonary, unilateral, selective, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Angiography, pulmonary, bilateral, selective, radiological supervision
and interpretation
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110.00
80.00
90.00
120.00
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CODE
75746
75756
75774
75790
FEE
Angiography, pulmonary, by nonselective catheter or venous injection,
radiological supervision and interpretation
Angiography, internal mammary, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Angiography, selective, each additional vessel studied after basic
examination, radiological supervision and interpretation
(List separately in addition to primary procedure)
50.00
50.00
25.00
Angiography, arteriovenous shunt (eg, dialysis patient), radiological
supervision and interpretation
35.00
VEINS AND LYMPHATICS
(For injection procedures: venous system, see 36000-36015, 36400-36510; lymphatic
system, see 38790; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or transcatheter therapy or
biopsy, see 36100-36299; splenoportography, 38200).
75801
75803
75805
75807
75809
Lymphangiography, extremity only, unilateral, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Lymphangiography, extremity only, bilateral, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Lymphangiography, pelvic/abdominal, unilateral, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Lymphangiography, pelvic/abdominal, bilateral, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Shuntogram for investigation of previously placed indwelling
nonvascular shunt (eg, LeVeen shunt, ventriculoperitoneal shunt,
indwelling infusion pump), radiological supervision and interpretation
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
40.00
(For procedure, see 49427 or 61070)
75810
75820
75822
75825
75827
75831
75833
75840
75842
75860
Splenoportography, radiological supervision and interpretation
Venography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, extremity, bilateral, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, caval, inferior, with serialography, radiological supervision
and interpretation
Venography, caval, superior, with serialography, radiological
supervision and interpretation
Venography, renal, unilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, renal, bilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, adrenal, unilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, adrenal, bilateral, selective, radiological supervision and
interpretation
Venography, venous sinus (eg, petrosal and inferior sagittal) or jugular,
catheter, radiological supervision and interpretation
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40.00
40.00
64.00
40.00
40.00
80.00
110.00
75.00
135.00
135.00
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CODE
75870
75872
75880
75885
75887
75889
75891
75893
FEE
Venography, superior sagittal sinus, radiological supervision and
inte