CPT^® 32998, Under Other Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 32998 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura.

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Summary

In this unilateral procedure, the provider uses a minimally invasive approach to introduce a needle electrode into the chest cavity. The electrode generates heat using radio waves, which the provider uses to destroy tumor cells in the lung, pleura, or chest wall. The provider may or may not use imaging guidance.

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[QUOTE="bgmantaray, post: 370865, member: 315054"] code 32998 does not give an option to use fluoroscopy guidance. Should I use 76496 as an unlisted procedure with 32998? code 32998 only gives option... [ Read More ]

2018 new/revised cpt code list

CPT codes and descriptors are copyright the American Medical Association. Here is a list of the changes by CPT code only. Change Code Date Added 0001U 1/1/2018 Added 0002U 1/1/2018 Added 000... [ Read More ]

lung radiofrequency ablation 32998 32998 76496 code procedure unlisted

code 32998 does not give an option to use fluoroscopy guidance. Should I use 76496 as an unlisted procedure with 32998? code 32998 only gives options to use 76940-us,77013-ct,77022-mri... [ Read More ]

Radiofrequency Ablation

My suggestion would be to code 77013/32998. Perilumbar is the muscle surrounding the lumbar. I couldn't find a code either.... [ Read More ]

Radiofrequency ablation

Hi, Your codes are correct. Both ablation sites are in left lung only, so 32998 only once and for CT guidance 77013. Om :)... [ Read More ]

Radiofrequency ablation

Can we code the below procedure with 32998 & 77013? CT guided radiofrequency tissue ablation: A large mass was demonstrated in the right lower lobe. Using CT guidance, an 18 gauge needle was pla... [ Read More ]

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