A patient with compression fractures of L5 and the sacrum undergoes vertebroplasty, with cement injected into two vertebral bodies, performed bilaterally.
What CPT® coding is reported?
A 67-year-old male presents with DJD and spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 The patient is placed prone on the operating table and, after induction of general anesthesia, the lower back is sterilely prepped and draped. One incision was made over L1-L5. This was confirmed with a probe under fluoroscopy. Laminectomies are done at vertebral segments L4 and L5 with facetectomies to relieve pressure to the nerve roots. Allograft was packed in the gutters from L1-L5 for a posterior arthrodesis. Pedicle screws were placed at L2, L3, and L4. The construct was copiously irrigated and muscle; fascia and skin were closed in layers.
Select the procedure codes for this scenario.
(Full Case:Preoperative diagnosis:Low back pain; possible spinal stenosis L3–4.Postoperative diagnosis:No evidence of discogenic pathology or spinal stenosis at L3–4; normal discography L3–4.Procedure:Awake discography and injection, L3–4.Anesthesia:IV narcotic with reversal and local; propofol given transiently, then patient alert/responsive for pain response during injection.Technique:Patient to OR; right decubitus; sterile prep/drape; C-arm used to mark entry; local ethyl chloride + 1% Xylocaine; docking needle placed posterolateral at L3–4 under AP/lateral; inner needle advanced to disc nucleus center; contrast injected while monitoring patient response; normal bilocular pattern; 1.5 cc volume; no pain with pressurization.Documentation:No videotape; plain films available; post-discography CT planned/reviewed for other causes.Question:What CPT® and ICD-10-CM coding is reported?)
A temporary steroid-releasing sinus implant is placed in the ethmoid sinus.
What HCPCS Level II code is reported?
The knee joint consists of which three compartments?
A 32-year-old vialled a provider due to skin itching and ongoing irritation and watering of the eyes. Suspecting an allergy, the provider suspects an allergic reaction and decides to conduct allergy testing. A prick on the skin of the patient's forearm is performed by introducing a small amount of an allergen and monitored for signs of an allergic reaction.
What CPT® code is reported?
Which medical term refers to inflammation of the cornea?
A 5-year-old is brought to the QuickCare in the ED to repair two lacerations: a 3 cm laceration on her right arm and 2 cm laceration on her nose. Her arm is repaired with a simple one-layer closure with sutures. Her nose is repaired with a simple repair using tissue adhesive, 2-cyanoacrylate.
How are the repairs reported?
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What CPTO coding is reported for this case?
(A patient presents to the OR for removal of asubcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system14 months after the device was implanted. What is the CPT® code for this service?)
