In a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code, an "x" is used as a placeholder in certain codes to indicate that additional characters are required to specify the procedure or service fully. This is often seen in codes that are either not fully defined or are intended to be used in a flexible manner. For example, in some codes that represent a range of services, the "x" may indicate that the precise service can vary based on specific circumstances or additional details.
CPT Code 87025 a wrong Code
CPT Code 39400 - Mediastinoscopy, includes biopsy(ies), when performed
x-ray of ribs
for the xray to be diagnostic of the ankle, a minimum of 3 views is needed. That is why the cpt code shows a 3 view ankle series as one code. The CPT code for x-rays, 3 views of the ankle, is 73610.
The CPT code 87798 is used for DNA or RNA detection of infectious agents. It is used for infectious agents that do not already have their own specific CPT code.
72040
speciman test
CPT Code 84153 - Prostate specific antigen (PSA); complexed (direct measurement): Total
add on code
It means that it is an add-on code.
7310
72040