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In what section of the CPT manual will you find the codes to indicate the service for venipuncture?
Surgery
Whats the cpt code for a patient undergoing surgery for a total pancreatectomy?
The CPT Codes for subtotal or total pancreatectomy is 48160.
What is the largest section of the six CPT manual sections?
The largest section of the six CPT manual sections is the Surgery section, which contains codes for surgical procedures across various specialties such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
Where can I learn more about robotic prostate surgery?
The Henry Ford Hospital seems to be the leader in robotic surgery. They have a very good website about robotic prostate surgery. The URL is: www.henryford.com/robotic.
According to the CPT Index in what section would you locate codes to report venipunctures and arterial punctures?
Surgery
What is the cpt code for robotic low anterior bowel resection?
The CPT code for a robotic low anterior bowel resection is typically 44204. This code specifically refers to a laparoscopic colectomy, including robotic assistance, for the resection of the rectum and sigmoid colon. However, it's important to verify with the latest coding guidelines or a coding specialist, as codes may vary based on specific surgical details and updates in coding practices.
Does robotic surgery use energy?
Yes, robotic surgery uses energy. During the procedures, electrical energy is used.
Is CPT 36415 considered as an Ambulatory Surgery code?
CPT 36415 is not considered an Ambulatory Surgery code; it refers to the collection of venous blood by venipuncture. Ambulatory Surgery codes typically pertain to surgical procedures that can be performed on an outpatient basis, while 36415 is a procedure related to diagnostic testing rather than surgery.
Where can one find more information on robotic surgery?
The website Librarythinkquest contains an educational site on the technology of robotic surgery. The book "Robotic Surgery" by Farid Gharagozloo and Farzad Najam is one of the most important books on robotic surgery. One doesn't need thorough medical knowledge of the subject for understanding the content of the book.
What procedures can be performed by robotic surgery?
"Robotic surgery can perform many different surgeries. They include; general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and electrophysiology, gastrointestinal surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, radiosurgery, urology, and vascular surgery."
Overview of CPT?
CPT provides a list of identifying and descriptive codes for procedures and service. CPT coding is the uniform language that describes surgical procedures and services. CPT codes are used to report services and procedures. CPT codes are linked with ICD-9 codes. CPT codes are used to justify need for service or procedure.
What are the codes for mohs micrographic surgery of the arm for a poorly defined malignant neoplasm first stage 4 tissue blocks?
CPT 17313
