99211
The CPT code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve is 99211.
The answer for a simple removal of suture performed by nurse is 99211
99211 is a CPT code for an 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.
The code for an established patient is CPT code 99211 and the code for intermediate repair of 2.6 cm wound is 12032.
AnswerDepends where the office is located but I think $40 or $50.
99211 Thats the Code!
99215
99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, or 99215
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?
32663
99211 is a nurse visit code. It is used for blood pressure checks and weight checks. It may also be used when a patient has blood tested or has a urine dip and the a Physician's involvement is necessary.