CPT^® 42961, Under Other Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 42961 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils.

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Summary

The provider uses a variety of means to control bleeding in the mouth and throat within 24 hours (primary) or up to two weeks (secondary) after a surgery such as a tonsillectomy. The procedure is complicated and requires hospitalization.

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42960 or 42961 or 42962 for cautery of palate

I came up with 42961... [ Read More ]

42960 or 42961 or 42962 for cautery of palate

Surgery done in OR under endotracheal anesthesia. Patient taken to OR from ER and Discharged same day from Recovery same day. So, the patient was not admitted but was in the OR with ENT surgeon to ... [ Read More ]

Need CPT for throat surgeries starting with laryngoscopy/bx and I&D with 2 follow up visits on separate days for bleed in pharynx and additional bx

Day One: 42720 for I&D abscess, 31536-51 Microdirect Laryngoscopy If doc uses a scope) along with Later on Day One: 42960/42961 for oropharyngeal hemorrhage. (Add modifier 78) Day Two: 42962-78 Cont... [ Read More ]

Clarification of post tonsillectomy bleed

[QUOTE="fwnewbie, post: 466214, member: 618502"] Got my book out and I don't understand why you would question using 42962. 42961 would only be used if the patient was admitted due to the complicatio... [ Read More ]

Clarification of post tonsillectomy bleed

Got my book out and I don't understand why you would question using 42962. 42961 would only be used if the patient was admitted due to the complications, and a return to OR in is the only option for ... [ Read More ]

Clarification of post tonsillectomy bleed 42960 42961 post tonsillectomy bleed tonsillectomy

I just want to make sure I'm using the correct cpt code because I have read a few different things so I am a little confused which code to use. From my understanding code 42960 is for a post tonsillec... [ Read More ]

cpt code 42961

Because the hemorrhaging was extensive enough to require treatment in the Hospital you should report complex post-tonsillectomy bleeding code 42961. Contributing factors such as dehydration or ... [ Read More ]

cpt code 42961

Hi, is it appropriate to bill cpt code 42961 or is it considered part of the global period after pt has had a T/A(42821). The pt is hospitalized for observation but no secondary surgical intervention... [ Read More ]

Trach site bleeding control...17250 vs. 42961

Need help with correct code for Trach site bleeding...there was brisk bleeding coming from region of left thyroid isthmus/lobe...physician used bipolar cautery to control and Bovie cautery was used to... [ Read More ]

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