CPT^® 42330, Under Incision Procedures on the Salivary Gland and Ducts

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 42330 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Salivary Gland and Ducts.

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Sialolithotomy is the removal of a stone from the salivary gland. Salivary glands discharge a fluid secretion and especially saliva into the mouth cavity, and include the parotid glands, the sublingual glands, and the submandibular glands.

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Unlisted code for sialendoscopy

I equate it to 42335 - Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary), complicated, intraoral assuming the requisite complexity is demonstrated in the op note. If it is not shown to be complex, 42330 wo... [ Read More ]

Unlisted code for sialendoscopy

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42699

[QUOTE="k.vawter@yahoo.com, post: 407703, member: 149095"] Deciding factor is if incision was used or cannulation. 42330 is for incision. Reimbursement for 42699 is all over the place. Our doctors ... [ Read More ]

Salivary ductoplasty

Physician excised a salivary stone from Wharton's Duct and performed ductoplasty. Can I code 42330 for the excision and 42500 for the repair? Or is the repair included? Op Report- …..using a zero ... [ Read More ]

42699

Deciding factor is if incision was used or cannulation. 42330 is for incision. Reimbursement for 42699 is all over the place. Our doctors use cannulation a lot.... [ Read More ]

42699

The most comparable code (based on your description) would be CPT code 42330 for sialolithotomy; submandibular, uncomplicated, intraoral (a simple procedure). As usual, check payer guidelines. I kn... [ Read More ]

Cpt 42330 vs 42335

My physician was asking the difference in the coding for the above codes 42330 / 42335 - What do they classify as "complicated vs not complicated" in these code choices? Thank You... [ Read More ]

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