500.00
Use 50549 (unlisted lap. code for kidney) and s2900 for robotic surgery
s2900-(INVALID FOR MEDICARE, 2006.) SURGICAL TECHNIQUES REQUIRING USE OF ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
50544
The site of the angiogram is needed in order to give the appropriate code.
I don't believe this is a procedure that warrants a CPT code. I believe you may be looking for a HCPCS code, but we need more details for the appropriate code.
The CPT code for barium swallow is 74220. If cineradiography or video assistance is used for a swallowing function study, then 74230 is appropriate.
You should use the Laparoscopic codes for the Davinci. Usually 58570-58573 for a Total Hysterectomy. There is S2900 which can be used for some payers but basic instruction from payers is to report the Laparoscopic codes - there is no specific code for Davinci.
There is no CPT code for conducting psychotherapy over the telephone. The only appropriate code to use would be 90899, "unlisted psychiatricservice or procedure."
Physician documentation.
99281 - 99285 are all Emergency Department codes. The higher the CPT Code the higher the complexity or medical skill required to perform the procedure, generally speaking. My question is What is the appropriate code for Surgical Placement of a Suprapubic Catheter in the Emergency Department? I beleive 99284 is correct but it might also be 99283. Which is the most appropriate CPT Code to use?
If a patient comes in with sutures to be removed and they were put in at another facility by a different provider what cpt code should be used in this instance. If the sutures were placed at our emergency room and they come to one of the sattelite clinics to be removed can we charge for this and what cpt code would we use?
Medicare pays around $100.