CPT^® 33016, Under Surgical Procedures on the Pericardium

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 33016 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Surgical Procedures on the Pericardium.

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The provider uses a needle inserted through the chest wall and into the pericardium to drain fluid from the pericardial space; imaging guidance is included in this code when performed.

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Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy CPT code

Procedure perform doctor stated was Pericardiocentesis which would be 33016... [ Read More ]

Pericardiocentesis

33016 WITHOUT 26 MODIFIER... [ Read More ]

Pericardiocentesis

[QUOTE="zoinks071, post: 466503, member: 83102"] 33016 actually does not have separate professional and technical fees according to the CMS fee schedule. It appears to be all professional, so I would ... [ Read More ]

Pericardiocentesis

33016 actually does not have separate professional and technical fees according to the CMS fee schedule. It appears to be all professional, so I would not add the 26. Hope this helps...:)... [ Read More ]

Modifier 51 vs 59 in E.D.

if the ER provider documented time spent with this patient, then critical care codes may be used....check guidelines for coding procedures and critical care [QUOTE="ptrautner, post: 33016, member: 47... [ Read More ]

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