CPT^® 96567, Under Photodynamic Therapy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96567 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Photodynamic Therapy Procedures.

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The provider applies a photosensitizing drug to the lesion and exposes it to a specific wavelength of light, depending on how far into the body the light needs to penetrate. The procedure is performed to destroy precancerous cells. Report this code once per day regardless of the number of applications.

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Photodynamic Therapy - CPT 96573

What is the definition of ‘physician involvement’ required to support the use of CPT 96573 for Photodynamic Therapy? Must they be present for the entire treatment, or can they apply the photosens... [ Read More ]

PDT Supervision requirements

Is the [B]presence of a physician within the office[/B] required to perform cpt code 96567? If no physician is in the office, are we able to even perform this service (under the supervision of one of... [ Read More ]

Photodynamic therapy codes + med

My claims for light box therapy are being processed and paid on the J7308 but totally dropping the 96567 from the claim. Is anyone else seeing this? The meds are expensive so I'm glad to at least be g... [ Read More ]

Ameluz J7345

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2018 new/revised cpt code list

CPT codes and descriptors are copyright the American Medical Association. Here is a list of the changes by CPT code only. Change Code Date Added 0001U 1/1/2018 Added 0002U 1/1/2018 Added 000... [ Read More ]

"Rendering provider" for MA-performed services

[QUOTE="CatchTheWind, post: 424343, member: 245466"]If a service such as light box, photodynamic therapy, IM injection, etc. is performed by a medical assistant (while a doctor is present in the offic... [ Read More ]

New PDT (96576 and 96574) codes

The new codes are [B]96573 [/B]and 96574. 96567 was revised to include by staff in the definition. 97574 is a new code that combined PDT and debridement. In regard to your question... 96567 is b... [ Read More ]

New PDT (96576 and 96574) codes

Does anyone know how these new codes will affect billing? If the provider applies the levulan but the nurse applies the light treatment what should we bill, 96567 or 96576? Thank you,... [ Read More ]

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