CPT Code 99308: Subsequent Nursing Facility Care
Introduction to CPT Code 99308 CPT code 99308 is used for subsequent nursing facility care visits that involve an expanded problem-focused interval history, detailed examination, and low-level medical decision-making. Physicians and non-physician practitioners report this code when managing patients with moderate clinical complexity in skilled nursing facilities or long-term care settings. The code sits in […]
CPT Code 51798: Measurement of Post-Voiding Residual Urine
Understanding CPT Code 51798 for Post-Void Residual Measurement CPT code 51798 covers the measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging. This code applies when clinicians use portable bladder scanners to quantify retained urine volume after a patient voids. Unlike diagnostic imaging codes, CPT 51798 describes a bedside measurement tool that produces […]
CPT Code 29881: Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscectomy
What Is CPT Code 29881? CPT code 29881 describes arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy, involving either the medial or lateral compartment. This procedure addresses torn meniscus tissue through minimally invasive surgical intervention. Orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists use this code when performing diagnostic arthroscopy paired with therapeutic meniscus removal. The American Medical Association […]
CPT Code 95810: Polysomnography, Sleep Staging With 4+ Parameters
Understanding CPT Code 95810 for Polysomnography CPT code 95810 describes an attended, in-laboratory sleep study for patients aged six years or older. The code requires simultaneous monitoring of sleep staging alongside at least four additional physiologic parameters throughout a minimum six-hour recording period. A qualified sleep technologist must remain present during the entire study. According […]
CPT Code 93975: Duplex Scan of Arterial Inflow and Venous Outflow
Introduction to CPT Code 93975 CPT code 93975 describes duplex scanning of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents, and retroperitoneal organs when performed as a complete study. This non-invasive vascular diagnostic procedure combines real-time ultrasound imaging with Doppler flow analysis to assess blood flow patterns to and from internal organs. Understanding […]
CPT Code 58660: Laparoscopy With Lysis of Adhesions
Introduction to CPT Code 58660 CPT code 58660 describes laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) and carries a separate procedure designation that fundamentally shapes how you report it. This code addresses laparoscopic removal of adhesions affecting the fallopian tubes or ovaries during a minimally invasive surgical approach. The separate procedure designation means 58660 […]
CPT Code 99235: Same-Day Hospital Admission & Discharge
Introduction to CPT Code 99235 CPT code 99235 covers hospital observation or inpatient care when a patient is both admitted and discharged on the same calendar day. This code applies to cases requiring moderate complexity medical decision-making, a comprehensive history, and a comprehensive examination. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT code set, 99235 sits […]
CPT Code 10005: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance (First Lesion)
Understanding CPT Code 10005: Fine Needle Aspiration with Ultrasound Guidance CPT code 10005 represents fine needle aspiration biopsy performed with ultrasound guidance for the first lesion. The procedure involves real-time imaging to guide needle placement, tissue sampling, and immediate interpretation of the ultrasound images used during the biopsy. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT […]
CPT Code 99244: Office Consultation Requirements (2026)
Introduction to CPT Code 99244 CPT code 99244 represents an office or outpatient consultation for a new or established patient requiring comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and moderate complexity medical decision making. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT code set, this code typically involves 40 minutes of total time and falls within the consultation code […]
CPT Code 45385: Colonoscopy with Removal of Tumor(s), Polyp(s), or Lesion(s) by Snare Technique
Introduction to CPT Code 45385 CPT code 45385 represents colonoscopy with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique. When a gastroenterologist identifies and removes a polyp during a colonoscopy using a heated wire loop or electrocautery snare, this code applies. The procedure differs from simple diagnostic colonoscopy because it involves therapeutic intervention […]