CPT^® 49083, Under Incision Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 49083 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum.

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In this procedure, the provider withdraws an abnormal buildup of fluid from the abdominal cavity to relieve pressure and pain or to obtain a sample to submit to a laboratory for analysis. He withdraws the fluid with the aid of imaging guidance to view internal structures.

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Paracentesis

It is inclusive in 49083 and not separately coded. :)... [ Read More ]

Paracentesis

When billing for a hospital charge (CAH) for a 49083 - Parecentesis, do you also bill the 76942 Ultrasound guidance or is that inclusive? Thank you... [ Read More ]

Lost! Gastrorenal shunt/phernic venograms

I’m just not sure what to do with this one…. Unlisted? Could it be a TIPS try? My codes are 38200/75810 (splenic access) 76937, 36011, 36012, 75831 x2 (?? MUE of 1) for left renal & phrenic vein, ... [ Read More ]

paracentesis - help!

49083 (US guidance) + 96365. I've been leaving the 49083 and changing the 96365 to P9047 to capture the albutein.... [ Read More ]

Mod 53 question

Our coders are using mod 53 but per Medicare site that is only used when anesthesia is used & usually anesthesia is not involved w/Radiology codes. Is there an appropriate mod when we are charging for... [ Read More ]

Flouroscopy

You do not report fluoro guidance when it is included in the procedure. For example. CPR 49083 is abd paracententesis with image guidance. In the note it says "Do not report 49083 in conjunction with ... [ Read More ]

paracentesis

Hello, my doc did a procedure that I need help coding on. She said it was a paracentesis but more involved: under ultrasound gained access, threaded a guidewire under fluoro, dilate the tract and ... [ Read More ]

Perisplenic Fluid

Please help... "A Yueh needle catheter system was then advanced into the perisplenic fluid collection and the needle portion was removed. 35 ml of yellow-clear fluid was aspirated, and samples were ... [ Read More ]

Exploratory Laparotomy - small mini

It could be 49083 but I am not sure I'm a student.... [ Read More ]

Inpatient Prolonged Services

One of our physicians has 2 Medicare billing questions about inpatient prolonged services CPT 99356 with subsequent inpatient E/M Service based on counseling and/coordination of Care. For example, C... [ Read More ]

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