CPT^® 57156, Under Introduction Procedures on the Vagina

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 57156 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Vagina.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider fits and places into the vaginal canal a device that will hold radioactive material. She performs this service prior to treatment with radiation.

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Smitt sleeve

Use a -62 modifier on the 57156. The other provider should do so as well.... [ Read More ]

Smitt sleeve

Not sure if this is correct - but this info doesn't seem to be easily found on the internet. If a provider inserts a Smitt Sleeve (CPT 57156) on the same day that another provider inserts the tandem ... [ Read More ]

2011 Codes

Only a few come to mind. Added 57156 - Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading device for clinical brachytherapy and 74176 - 74178 CT of abd and pelvis.... [ Read More ]

Question about microscope billing

[b]Operating Microscope is NOT Loupe Magnification[/b] [QUOTE="bettze1947, post: 101316, member: 57156"]If the op report states the Dr used a loupe w/magnification, does this indicate use of a micros... [ Read More ]

Question about microscope billing

[QUOTE="bettze1947, post: 101316, member: 57156"]If the op report states the Dr used a loupe w/magnification, does this indicate use of a microscope? What procedures would always require the use of t... [ Read More ]

lehill

[QUOTE="bettze1947, post: 97578, member: 57156"]My understanding is that if the Dr. submits a charge ticket with a level of service marked that you cannot make a change uness he/she is queried and the... [ Read More ]

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