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Incision Procedures on the Epididymis CPT® Code range 54700- 54700

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Epididymis 54700-54700 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 54700- 54700
Section 54700-54700
Incision Procedures on the Epididymis
54700
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Hydrocelectomy?
Details patient taken operative. Patient had a hydrocelectomy done for 6 weeks ago and has not demonstrated reduction in the volume of scrotum. The incision was opened and a copious amount of hemorr... [ Read More ]
Draining cystic mass of scrotum and perineum
Excision of cystic mass of scrotum and perineum, 4-5cm I began be identifying the opening, which by squeezing the inflamed tissue I could see a little purulence come from. I made an incision with a... [ Read More ]
Spermatocele Aspiration
So my doctor did a scrotal exploration, right spermatocelectomy, and a left spermatoccele aspiration. I am coming up with 54840RT and then either 54699 vs 55899 for the Left. Which do you think would ... [ Read More ]
I&D Scrotal Abscess
I would choose 54700... [ Read More ]
I&D Scrotal Abscess
Was it a scrotal wall abscess? 55100 54700 - Cannot be done in office according to the RBRVS... [ Read More ]
I&D Scrotal Abscess
if you look up Abscess, Scrotum in the index, it directs you to 54700 and 55100. I would use 55100, since 54700 refers to interior structures of the scrotum, and 55100 refers to the scrotal wall.... [ Read More ]
I&D Scrotal Abscess abscess incision patient procedure scrotal
PROCEDURES IN-OFFICE: SURGEON: Emily White FNP FINDINGS AND PROCEDURE: Patient was placed in a supine position. Patient has a scrotal abscess. The area was prepped and draped. The abscess was inc... [ Read More ]
Please help with CPT - planning a surgical excision
This is not my specialty by any means, but look at 46040 or 54700. I would look at all the male genital system incision codes to see if you can narrow it down. Ask the provider exactly where the abs... [ Read More ]
I&d scrotal and perineal abscess
[b]I would use the following:[/b] 46040 I&D, perirectal abscess, and 54700-51 I&D scrotal space.... [ Read More ]
Initial Consult/ Procedure
Look at 55100 for[B] incision [/B]and drainage of a scrotal wall abscess. There is also a note (See also 54700). Both have a 10 day global so with supporting documentation that the decision for the p... [ Read More ]
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