CPT Code 00944: Anesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy
CPT code 00944: anesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy. 6 base units, modifiers AA/QK/QX, 00840 vs 00944 for LAVH, ICD-10 pairings, and reimbursement formula.
CPT Code 00400: Anesthesia for integumentary system procedures
CPT code 00400 covers anesthesia for integumentary system procedures on the extremities, anterior trunk, and perineum. Learn base units, modifiers, and billing rules.
CPT Code 71250: CT thorax without contrast billing guide
Most radiology claim denials for chest CT studies trace back to a single coding decision made before the scan even starts: whether contrast was used. CPT Code 71250 describes computed tomography of the thorax performed without intravenous contrast material. Getting that selection wrong at charge entry sends the claim to denial, delays reimbursement, and triggers […]
CPT Code 99203: New patient office visit billing guide
CPT Code 99203 is an evaluation and management (E/M) code for office or other outpatient visits with a new patient. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT code set, 99203 applies when the encounter involves a medically appropriate history and/or examination and either low-complexity medical decision making (MDM) or a total time of 30-44 minutes […]
CPT code 59812: Treatment of incomplete abortion, billing guide
CPT code 59812 is the American Medical Association‘s code for: Treatment of incomplete abortion, any trimester, completed surgically. Report it when a clinician performs vaginal dilation and curettage (sharp or suction) to remove retained products of conception following a spontaneous, incomplete abortion. The key clinical indicator is that the abortion has already started (products have […]
CPT Code 17311: Mohs surgery billing, modifiers, and reimbursement
CPT Code 17311 billing reference: add-on codes 17312–17315, modifiers, Medicare reimbursement rates, documentation requirements, and common audit triggers.
CPT code 99341: Home visit billing guide for new patients
CPT code 99341 covers a new patient home visit with straightforward MDM or 15 minutes; Medicare pays about $49 in 2026.
CPT Code 51580: cystectomy with ureterosigmoidostomy guide
CPT Code 51580: definition and clinical description Urology billing teams encounter CPT Code 51580 in one of the most documentation-intensive surgical categories in the CPT codebook. A missed modifier or the wrong diversion code can delay reimbursement by weeks, or trigger a denial that requires peer-to-peer review. The American Medical Association (AMA) maintains CPT Code […]
CPT code 75571: Calcium scoring CT billing guide
CPT code 75571 covers non-contrast cardiac CT calcium scoring. Medicare doesn’t cover it, so commercial payers and self-pay rates apply.
CPT code 92002: Intermediate eye exam for new patients
CPT code 92002 covers a problem-focused eye exam for a new patient, requiring a documented diagnostic or treatment plan. This guide covers documentation, modifiers, and billing rules.