CPT Code 91010: Esophageal Motility Study Billing Guide
GI motility studies are among the most documentation-sensitive procedures in gastroenterology billing. A missing interpretation report, wrong place-of-service code, or misapplied modifier can turn a covered esophageal manometry claim into a denial. CPT Code 91010 – the code for esophageal motility studies with interpretation and report – requires precise documentation, correct ICD-10 pairing, and an […]
CPT Code 70553: MRI Brain With and Without Contrast
CPT Code 70553: Official Description and Clinical Scope Radiology billing departments submit hundreds of MRI claims daily, yet a single missing field in the contrast documentation triggers denials that can take weeks to resolve. CPT code 70553 is one of the most frequently ordered brain imaging codes in the United States, covering magnetic resonance imaging […]
CPT Code 58558: Surgical Hysteroscopy Billing Guide
OB-GYN billing denials rarely announce themselves clearly. A claim for surgical hysteroscopy goes out, a payment never comes in, and the only explanation is a bundling edit no one flagged before submission. CPT code 58558 sits at the center of a dense web of coding relationships – with diagnostic codes, companion surgical codes, and modifier […]
CPT Code 99385: Preventive Visit Billing for New Patients 18-39
Primary care practices bill hundreds of preventive visits every month, yet CPT code 99385 is among the most frequently miscoded in this category. Apply it to an established patient, submit it without the right ICD-10 companion, or confuse it with Medicare’s annual wellness visit structure, and the claim comes back denied. This guide covers everything […]
CPT Code 17999: Unlisted Integumentary Procedure Billing Guide
When a procedure on the skin, mucous membrane, or subcutaneous tissue does not fit any existing code in the integumentary section of the CPT code set, the correct code is CPT code 17999. The American Medical Association (AMA), which maintains the CPT code set, classifies 17999 as an unlisted procedure code within the destruction and […]
CPT Code 49650: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Introduction to CPT Code 49650 CPT code 49650 represents laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia, a minimally invasive surgical procedure used when a section of intestine or abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak point in the inguinal canal. Unlike open surgical approaches, this code specifically identifies procedures performed using laparoscopic techniques, which involve small […]
CPT Code 99342: Home Visit E/M for New Patients
What is CPT Code 99342? CPT code 99342 represents home or residence visit services for the evaluation and management of a new patient. The American Medical Association maintains this code within the E/M service category specifically for clinicians providing care at a patient’s private residence. This code replaced the previous 99343 designation following the 2023 […]
CPT Code 76870: Ultrasound Examination of Scrotum and Contents
Introduction to CPT Code 76870 CPT code 76870 describes a complete ultrasound examination of the scrotum and its contents, a non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure that helps clinicians evaluate testicular and scrotal pathology. Radiology and urology practices use this code when ordering scrotal ultrasound to investigate conditions such as testicular mass, epididymitis, hydrocele, varicocele, or suspected […]
CPT Code 36590: Removal of Tunneled CVAD With Port
CPT code 36590 describes the removal of a tunneled central venous access device (CVAD) with a subcutaneous port or pump, regardless of whether the insertion was central or peripheral. This procedure code applies when a healthcare provider removes a long-term vascular access device that has been tunneled under the skin and includes an implanted port […]
CPT Code 72148: MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast
What Is CPT Code 72148? CPT code 72148 represents magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine performed without the use of contrast material. The American Medical Association maintains this code within the Radiology Procedures section of the Current Procedural Terminology codebook. Imaging centers, hospital radiology departments, and outpatient diagnostic facilities use CPT code 72148 to […]