2017 Coding Changes: Code 0289T
Category III code 0289T was deleted as it is rarely performed in the United States. There is no cross reference to a new code….
Read MoreCategory III code 0289T was deleted as it is rarely performed in the United States. There is no cross reference to a new code….
Read MoreThe descriptions for CPT codes 92235 and 92240 were updated to add the words unilateral or bilateral. The service is usually performed bilaterally. A…
Read MoreCPT code 92140 has been deleted as glaucoma specialists agree the provocative test is no longer useful. If you need to continue reporting it,…
Read MoreThe global period for the repair of retinal detachment codes 67101 and 67105 will be reduced from 90 days to 10 days. The descriptions…
Read MoreA new subsection has been added which contains one code: 62380 – Endoscopic decompression of spinal cord, nerve root(s) including laminotomy, partial facetectomy, foraminotomy,…
Read MoreSpinal instrumentation code +22851 has been deleted and replaced with three new codes for specific circumstances: For integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring to…
Read More22305 – Closed treatment of vertebral process fracture(s) This code has been deleted. Use the appropriate E&M code to report this service.
Read MoreThe guidelines were revised to differentiate between the individual and family psychotherapy services. For the individual psychotherapy codes 90832–90838, the words “family member” has…
Read MoreThere is a new code for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC): 33340 – Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant,…
Read MoreCPT code 93965 for a complete, bilateral, noninvasive physiologic studies of extremity veins has been deleted. There is no replacement as the specialty societies cannot…
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