Common questions / 20/12/2019

What is the CPT code for excision of axillary breast tissue?

How do I code an excision of excess tissue in the right axillary area when there is no carcinoma or aberrant tissue? The appropriate procedure code is 15839, Ex- cision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area.

What is the CPT code for excision of axillary mass?

We have also considered code 24071 (Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater).

Is the axilla part of trunk or arm?

The axilla is the space between the side of the thorax and the upper arm.

What is axillary lipoma?

Lipomas are common, benign, small-sized, soft-tissue tumors. However, giant lipomas are uncommon and the tumor size can cause pain and nerve compression syndrome. The axilla is an extremely rare location for development of giant lipomas. We report two cases of axillary giant lipoma.

What is the difference between CPT code 19301 and 19125?

CPT 19125 the lesion is identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker. 19301 is a partial mastectomy or lumpectomy.

What does CPT code 19120 mean?

CPT code 19120 (Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, one or more lesions) should be assigned.

How do you code an axillary mass?

N63. 32 – Unspecified lump in axillary tail of the left breast. ICD-10-CM.

What artery is under your armpit?

Axillary Artery: This is a continuation of the subclavian artery. This artery travels deep in the arm pit, feeding muscles and bones around the shoulder with its branches. It eventually turns into the brachial artery.

What are the CPT codes for the arm?

93923 Arterial Upper or Lower Ext (ABI) Multiple 93922 Arterial Upper or Lower Ext (ABI) Single 93970 Vein Bilat or Venous Insufficiency – Leg or Arms 93930 Artery Arm Bilateral 93931 Artery Arm Unilateral 76881 Soft Tissue Extremity or Axillary Complete 76882 Soft Tissue Extremity or Axillary Limited Ultrasound General

What are the CPT codes for chest X-ray?

X-RAY CPT Code Description 70030 –X-Ray eye for foreign body 70360 –X-Ray neck soft tissue 71010 –Chest X-Ray 1 view 71020 –Chest X-Ray 2 view 71030 –Chest X-Ray complete 4 view 71034 –Chest X-Ray and fluoroscopy 71035 –Chest X-Ray special views e.g. Bucky/Decub

What is the CPT code for X-ray toe?

X-RAY CPT Code Description 73590 –X-Ray lower leg tibia 73592 –X-Ray leg infant 73660 – X-Ray toe(s) 74000 –X-Ray abdomen single AP view

Which is anterior approach code for associated Lensectomy?

A: There is a parenthetical comment in CPT following the listing of the vitrectomy codes that mandates “ (For associated lensectomy, use 66850).” This is confusing because 66850 is an anterior approach code. It seems more logical to choose 66852 due to the words “pars plana” in the description.

Where to find code for lipoma excision in CPT?

This is advice that is supplied via the August 2006 CPT Assistant on page 10. However, that same CPT Assistant goes on to indicate that when a lipoma is removed from the deeper subcutaneous layer, or beyond (fascia or muscle) then the appropriate code for removal will be found in the musculoskeletal section of the CPT manual.

What are the CPT codes for the legs?

93926 Arteries Leg Unilateral 93923 Arterial Upper or Lower Ext (ABI) Multiple 93922 Arterial Upper or Lower Ext (ABI) Single 93970 Vein Bilateral or Venous Insufficiency – Leg or Arms 93965 Non-Invasive Study Leg Veins with 93970 76881 Soft Tissue Extremity or Axillary Complete 76882 Soft Tissue Extremity or Axillary Limited