CPT^® 48001, Under Incision Procedures on the Pancreas

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 48001 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Pancreas.

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In a patient with acute pancreatitis, the provider places drains around the pancreas. He then makes small openings in the gallbladder, stomach, and jejunum for drainage tubes.

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[QUOTE="renifejn, post: 85346, member: 48001"]Is squaric acid sensitization bundled into the E/M?[/QUOTE] I too am wondering this...any help would be greatly appreciated! Jen Verlinda CPC... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="renifejn, post: 50705, member: 48001"]Absolute Brain Fart time here established office visit 60 min spent face to face with patient 20 min spent in counseling Because only 40 min are neede... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="renifejn, post: 26697, member: 48001"]I recently moved and think I may have lost my CPC certificate. Does anyone know how I can go about getting a copy and how much it will cost? Thanks[/QUO... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="renifejn, post: 24695, member: 48001"][I]"Reviewed medical records. Information as per hpi"[/I] Is this enough to count 2 points for data reviewed?[/QUOTE] It depends - what does the HPI s... [ Read More ]

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