CPT code 11740: Subungual hematoma billing guide for 2026
CPT code 11740 reports evacuation of a subungual hematoma, the pocket of blood that collects under a fingernail or toenail after trauma. The descriptor covers the procedure by any method. Electrocautery, a heated needle, and a laser all map to the same five digits. Draining the nail takes about two minutes. Getting paid for it […]
CPT code 19084: Breast biopsy add-on billing rules
CPT 19084 covers each additional lesion in an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. It never bills alone. CPT 19083 must be on the same claim.
CPT code 11719: Nail trimming billing guide for 2026
CPT code 11719 covers trimming of nondystrophic nails and pays roughly $14. See the Medicare class findings, Q modifiers, and the 60-day limit. Read more.
CPT code 01270: Anesthesia for femoral artery procedures
CPT code 01270 covers anesthesia for procedures on arteries of the upper leg, including femoral-popliteal bypass grafts. It carries 8 ASA base units. Payment depends on the B+T+M formula rather than a flat procedural fee. This reference covers the official descriptor, the base units, and the B+T+M formula. It also covers the modifiers that apply, […]
CPT code 01212: Anesthesia for hip disarticulation
CPT code 01212: definition, base units, and clinical use CPT code 01212 is the anesthesia code for open hip joint procedures that involve hip disarticulation. It carries 10 base units, more than the general hip code and the hip replacement code. Reporting it correctly comes down to two details. The first is whether the operative […]
CPT Code 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection
CPT 10140 covers incision and drainage of a hematoma or seroma, not an abscess. 2026 rates, modifiers, and the 10-day global period.
CPT code 01360: Anesthesia for open distal femur procedures
CPT code 01360 covers anesthesia for open procedures on the lower one-third of the femur. In practice that means an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a distal femur fracture, or an open repair just above the knee. The code sits inside the CPT manual’s Knee and Popliteal Area range, and that is where […]
CPT Code 11404: Excision of benign lesion, trunk/arms/legs, 3.1-4.0 cm
CPT 11404 covers benign lesion excision on the trunk, arms, or legs at 3.1-4.0 cm, paying about $167-$185 in a 2026 office.
CPT code 15780: Dermabrasion of the total face
CPT code 15780 is the procedure code for dermabrasion of the total face. Specifically, it covers mechanical abrasion of the entire facial surface to treat acne scarring, fine wrinkling, rhytids, and general keratosis. As a result, confusing it with the segmental, regional, or superficial codes is the most common reason a dermabrasion claim comes back […]
CPT code 13120: Complex repair of scalp, arms, and legs
CPT code 13120 is the complex repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, and/or legs measuring 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm. Complex means the closure took more than layers, so the note has to name the technique that made it complex. In 2026 Medicare pays about $351 for 13120 in the office and about […]