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What is procedure code 93702?
If a physical therapist performs a medically necessary evaluation, this can be billed along with CPT 93702. L-Dex is intended to assess and monitor patients at risk of subclinical lymphedema, prior to the presence of visible signs and symptoms.
Is 93702 covered by Medicare?
POLICY Bioimpedance testing for lymphedema (93702) is non-covered for HMO, PPO, Individual Marketplace, & Elite/ProMedica Medicare Plan.
What is CPT code for DEXA scan?
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| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 77080 | DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DXA), BONE DENSITY STUDY, 1 OR MORE SITES; AXIAL SKELETON (EG, HIPS, PELVIS, SPINE) |
| 77085 | DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DXA), BONE DENSITY STUDY, 1 OR MORE SITES; AXIAL SKELETON (EG, HIPS, PELVIS, SPINE), INCLUDING VERTEBRAL FRACTURE ASSESSMENT |
Does Medicare pay for CPT 93702?
POLICY Bioimpedance testing for lymphedema (93702) is non-covered for HMO, PPO, Individual Marketplace, & Elite/ProMedica Medicare Plan. Bioimpedance testing for lymphedema (93702) does not require prior authorization for Advantage.
What is the CPT code for lymphedema?
Medically necessary hands-on MLD is a covered Medicare service and is coded using CPT® 97140 for manual therapy. There is no Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression bandage application as this is considered to be an unskilled service.
What is a DEXA scan procedure?
DEXA Scan Procedure. A bone density scan or DEXA scan takes approximately 15 minutes. Before the bone density test begins, you will be asked to lie down on a table. A small X-ray will scan your lumbar spine and both hips. From the images the doctor will be able to evaluate bone mineral (calcium) content of the bone.
What is the CPT code for suture removal?
Below are the codes to be considered while coding suture removal CPT. CPT 46754 is used only for anal canal suture removal. Thiersch procedure is done to treat rectal incontinence or prolapse. General anaesthesia is used for procedure codes 15851 and 15850 as the procedure may be painful or the patient is not cooperative during the procedure.
What is the current version of CPT?
The CPT code set accurately describes medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and is designed to communicate uniform information about medical services and procedures among physicians, coders, patients, accreditation organizations, and payers for administrative, financial, and analytical purposes. The current version is the CPT 2021.
What is the CPT code set?
What are the HCPCS codes for procedures?
HCPCS Codes – Procedures, DMEs, Supplies (A0000-Z9999) HCPCS – Level II is a standardized coding system that is used primarily to identify products, supplies, and services not included in the CPT codes, such as ambulance services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) when used outside a physician’s office.