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What is the CPT code for intraoperative cholangiogram?
The cholecystectomy code that includes the cholangiogram is 47563.
What CPT code replaced 47500?
The cpt codes are used depending on the documentation in the report. The cpt code for Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram is 47500 and 47505 (new CPT code 47531 & 47532).
Is ingested for a cholecystogram?
A cholecystogram is an x-ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder. For the procedure, a special diet is consumed prior to the test and contrast tablets are also swallowed to help visualize the gallbladder on x-ray.
What is laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative Cholangiogram?
During a cholecystectomy, which is a surgical procedure for removing the gallbladder, you may have a procedure known as intraoperative cholangiogram. In this procedure, a catheter is placed in the cystic duct, which helps in draining bile into the common bile duct from the gallbladder.
When can a biliary drain be removed?
The drain will be removed, after the inflammation is resolved. The doctor usually removes the tube in about two to three weeks, after ensuring there is no further leakage. In patients who later need a cholecystectomy, the bile drain may remain in place until the patient is stabilized and prepared for a surgery.
What is an oral cholecystography?
An oral cholecystogram is an x-ray procedure used to look for gallstones in the gallbladder or bile duct.
What is the use of cholecystography?
Purpose of the oral cholecystogram The oral cholecystogram study is used to diagnose problems related to your gallbladder, such as gallbladder cancer or decreased or blocked bile flow in the biliary duct system of your liver. The X-ray can show inflammation of the organ, a condition known as cholecystitis.
What is the CPT code for abdominal wound exploration?
Wound exploration: Code 20102 is reported for exploring the penetrating stab wound to the left flank. Modifier 59 should be appended to 20102 to indicate work at a site that is distinct from the exploratory laparotomy.
What is the CPT code for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Use code 47562 to report a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure without cholangiography (i.e., imaging of the gallbladder) Use code 47563 for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiography. Use code 47564 for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiography procedure, with exploration of the common bile duct.
What is CPT code 47562?
CPT 47562, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Biliary Tract. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 47562 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range-Laparoscopic Procedures on the Biliary Tract.
What is CPT 88363?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 88363 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Surgical Pathology Procedures.
What is CPT 94200?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 94200 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range-Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Therapies.