CPT^® 24220, Under Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24220 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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The provider injects contrast material into the elbow joint cavity to enhance radiographic imaging to evaluate internal structures such as cartilage, ligaments, and bones and diagnose joint conditions and unexplained pain.

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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63047 and 77002

There is an NCCI edit between 63047 and 77002. A modifier is allowed to bypass the edit, but when there is an edit, I typically go to the NCCI Policy Manual chapter that talks about the code I'm apply... [ Read More ]

77002 and 77003

Report [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*77002&_a=view"]77002[/URL] in conjunction with [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*10022&_a=view"]10022[/URL], ... [ Read More ]

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Here is the codes, you should just order the book and paid for it yourself if the provider will not cover it. i would order the AMA CPT Professional Edition. If you discuss coding with the provider, y... [ Read More ]

? if these CPT's are billable at ASC's

23350, 24220, 25246, 62284, 76937, 36000, 36002, 36005, 36140 and 36145??? Thanks so much:-) Kimberley Tober, CPC Franklin, TN... [ Read More ]

Arthrogram

quick question - my Dr removed an implant from the elbow. AFTER the implant was removed, he did an arthrogram of the elbow (24220). Now I understand the visualization aspect of a procedure but since h... [ Read More ]

Arthrography

Would be an Arthrography (24220) be inclusive with a 20680 removal of implant. I would say yes but it wasn't on the edit list.... [ Read More ]

Cpc Test - Can anyone tell me

I made notes in my CPT when a seconardy code was used with that particular code. 23350 + 73040 and I put a + and wrote out 73040 under it, so I knew it had a code that went with it, another like 2422... [ Read More ]

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