What is procedure code 98972?

CPT 98972 – Qualified nonphysician health care professional online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 21 or more minutes.

What is the CPT code for IR drain placement?

47534—Placement of biliary drainage catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy), and all associated RS&I internal-external.

What is the CPT code for HIFU?

55880
Effective January 1st, 2021, the AMA has issued a category 1 CPT code for HIFU treatment (55880) which allows for Physicians, Facilities, and Anesthesiologists to bill for their respective services associated with HIFU treatment.

What is the CPT code for nephrostomy tube change?

CPT 50398
CPT 50398 Change of nephrostomy or pyelostomy tube. CPT 50398 was typically billed along with an interpretation code such as CPT 74425, making a new bundled code necessary.

What is communication technology based services Ctbs?

The CTBS codes describe specific virtual or telephone communications that require a clinical decision and must meet specific criteria for appropriate reporting.

What is IR drainage?

The Interventional Radiology (IR) team has inserted a tube to drain your abscess. The drain may be in place from several days to months, depending on your specific situation. The initial bandage may last several days to a week if you keep it dry. Proper care each day will allow the abscess to drain and help you heal.

How do you bill for incision and drainage?

For incision and drainage of a complex wound infection, use CPT 10180. You can remove the sutures/ staples from the wound or make an additional incision to work through. The wound is drained and any necrotic tissue is excised. The wound can be packed open for continuous drainage or closed with a latex drain.

Why is HIFU not covered by insurance?

The cost of this testing is usually very nominal. We understand that HIFU is an expensive procedure. Unlike some other treatments for prostate cancer, it is not yet covered by insurance. That is because it typically takes about 5 years from FDA approval of a procedure to the time when insurers pay for it.

What is a nephrostomy tube?

A percutaneous nephrostomy catheter is a small flexible, rubber tube that is placed through your skin into the kidney to drain your urine.