CPT^® 32653, Under Thoracoscopy (Video-assisted thoracic surgery [VATS]) on the Lungs and Pleura

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 32653 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Thoracoscopy (Video-assisted thoracic surgery [VATS]) on the Lungs and Pleura.

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Using a video–assisted endoscopic approach, the provider removes a foreign body or fibrin protein deposit from the area inside the membranes lining the lungs and pulmonary cavity.

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Thorascopic evacuation and decortication

:rolleyes:I would like some input on codes for the following op note. I'm definitely using 32652 but questioning if i should bill 32653 for the evacuation of empyemas. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Lef... [ Read More ]

Thoracoscopy w/ lysis of adhesions

With regards to the first post, I'm pretty sure you can only bill for a diagnostic VATS - 32601- because there is no code for a VATS pneumolysis except when performed with a total decortication. If si... [ Read More ]

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Hi, Well, decortications are performed for empyema but the surgeon's documentation does not make it clear that that is what he did. He didn't describe actually removing a "peel" off of the lung (and,... [ Read More ]

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