CPT^® 49407, Under Image Guided Catheter Drainage Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 49407 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Image Guided Catheter Drainage Procedures.

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The provider uses imaging guidance to direct a catheter through the vaginal or rectal wall to a peritoneal or retroperitoneal area. Once the catheter is properly positioned, the area is drained.

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49407 or 10160, 76942

I would go with 49407, Because of the Cath that was placed. From TruCode (Encoder Software) 49407-Imaging is performed to assist in the insertion of a needle or guidewire into the fluid collec... [ Read More ]

49407 or 10160, 76942

[b]Pelvic aspiration[/b] If drainage is left in place we should go with 49407.... [ Read More ]

49407 or 10160, 76942

Would you bill 49407 or 10160,76942? THANKS! Ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided transvaginal pelvic aspiration History: Status post hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Most recent s... [ Read More ]

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