CPT^® 32150, Under Incision Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 32150 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura.

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The provider performs thoracotomy, which is a surgical incision into the chest. The provider performs this procedure for the purpose of removing a foreign body or protein deposits within the pleural membranes lining the lungs and chest cavity.

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diagnostic lung biopsy with cpt 32124

Can someone please help me with the following: I bill for a thoracic surgeon and he consistently performs code: 32097 Thoracotomy, with diagnosis biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) and on the... [ Read More ]

Removal of pectus bar

[b]I just double checked[/b] I just double checked with our chief surgeon ... definitely NOT 32150 ... He said the do NOT go into the pleural cavity at all. Incisions are made on each side of the ch... [ Read More ]

Removal of pectus bar

[b]Don't think so[/b] [QUOTE="humdingerj@gmail.com, post: 409777, member: 162805"]Tessa... What are your thoughts about using 32150 for the Nuss bar removal?[/QUOTE] I'd have to read the op report ... [ Read More ]

Removal of pectus bar

Tessa... What are your thoughts about using 32150 for the Nuss bar removal?... [ Read More ]

Cpt for thoracoabdominal excision of pleural tumor

Need help coding a Thoracoabdominal Excision of a Pleural Tumor, any advice would be greatly appreciated on the following Opnote: DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION: The right chest and abdomen were prepped a... [ Read More ]

Correct cpt for a limited thoracotomy w/ evacuation of hemathorax

[b]Hi[/b] I think we can take 32150. But not sure ;)... [ Read More ]

Evacuation of hemothorax open

Look at 32150. :)... [ Read More ]

Surgical coding ? Please help

Ok, will try w/o reading the reports. First report; 32650. Surgical thoracoscopy is always included in the diagnostic. 32150 is under thoracotomy so I am not sure without seeing report. 2nd: If ... [ Read More ]

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:confused: Please help. I am newly certified and have not coded surgeries to date, and I am struggling with the following two cases: (1) Left video assisted thoracoscopy, talc pleurodesis, removal o... [ Read More ]

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