CPT Code 99231: Subsequent Hospital Inpatient or Observation Care
Introduction to CPT Code 99231 CPT code 99231 represents subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care services per day. This code applies when a clinician provides follow-up care to a patient already admitted to a hospital or observation unit, requiring straightforward or low-complexity medical decision-making. Billing professionals working in hospital-affiliated practices encounter 99231 frequently as part […]
CPT Code 74178: CT Abdomen and Pelvis Without and With Contrast
What Is CPT Code 74178? CPT code 74178 represents computed tomography (CT) imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, performed first without contrast material, then with intravenous contrast material and additional imaging sequences, all during a single patient encounter. The American Medical Association maintains this procedural code within the Diagnostic Radiology section of the Current Procedural […]
CPT Code 22840: Posterior Non-Segmental Instrumentation
Understanding CPT Code 22840 CPT code 22840 describes posterior non-segmental instrumentation procedures performed on the spine. This code covers several specific techniques: Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across one interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, and facet screw fixation. These procedures provide spinal stabilisation without the continuous attachment points characteristic of segmental […]
CPT Code 99315: Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management (30 Minutes or Less)
Understanding CPT Code 99315 for Nursing Facility Discharge Management CPT code 99315 is a time-based Evaluation and Management (E/M) code maintained by the American Medical Association for billing nursing facility discharge day management services when total time spent is 30 minutes or less. The code applies when a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner (NPP) coordinates […]
CPT Code 71045: Radiologic Examination, Chest; Single View
Introduction to CPT Code 71045 CPT code 71045 describes a radiologic examination of the chest using a single view. This procedural code is maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) as part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system and is one of the most frequently billed diagnostic imaging codes in outpatient and emergency department […]
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 […]