CPT^® 36471, Under Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasia and Incompetent Veins

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36471 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Sclerotherapy of Telangiectasia and Incompetent Veins.

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In this procedure, the provider injects a sclerosing solution into more than one incompetent veins of the same leg, most commonly to treat varicose veins. It may be used to treat other vascular malformations except spider veins (telangiectasia).

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[QUOTE="Billing2020, post: 465990, member: 393930"] Please if anyone can let me know that would be great help. [/QUOTE] I am not sure about the profession as in this case I believe what matters is tha... [ Read More ]

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labial varices sclerotherapy -help

[QUOTE="suchang78, post: 479008, member: 502881"] Please see 36471 and code 76942 for ultrasound imaging guidance. Usually, you see " Asclera, Scleromate, and Sotradecol" in the operative report. [/Q... [ Read More ]

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A new NCCI edit was published 10/01/19 against codes 36478 with 36471 stating "Misuse of column two code with column one code". Does anyone have any idea what exactly constitutes misuse? We have provi... [ Read More ]

36478 with 36471 new NCCI edit? #endovenouslaserablation #sclerotherapy #varicoseveins

Varicose Vein education????

[b]Varicose Vein Coding[/b] Hello There Use the proper modifier 59 and Rt/LT as required on side of leg area with CPT 36468 to 36471 with injection of sclerosants. Varicose vein clustering CPT code ... [ Read More ]

Cpt 79642

HELP! Our office uses 79642 in conjunction with 36475 and 36471. I know majority of payors see 79642 as a bundled code and if you place a modifier on it, it will reject. It does not pay anyway as it's... [ Read More ]

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