Oct 21, 2020 · It is incorrect to report code 17250, Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (proud flesh, sinus or fistula), for the destruction of granulation tissue in the vagina. Per CPT …

Jan 16, 2025 · You’ll use P83.81 for the umbilical granuloma and 17250 (Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)) for the cauterization via the concentrated silver nitrate …

Aug 10, 2023 · Question 2: Did Epistaxis Control Include Cauterization or Packing? This detail is key, as you can’t report 30901-30906 without the use of packing or nasal cautery to achieve …

Sep 15, 2021 · Quick tip: Use modifier 50 (Bilateral procedure) for bilateral epistaxis control. Because 30901-30905 represent unilateral codes, you should report cauterization per side. …

Dec 14, 2012 · Because 30901-30905 are unilateral codes, you should report cauterization per side. For instance, a patient requires limited left and right anterior packing. Assign 30901-50 to …

Jan 16, 2013 · The doctor performed a bilateral nasal endoscopy and electrical cauterization on the left nostril only. What is the correct way to bill this? I'm thinking 31238-50, but want to …

Oct 8, 2008 · A doctor in the office saw patient who came in for cardiac follow up and was bleeding from a minor arm wound. To stop the bleeding the doctor cauterized the wound …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 57061 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Destruction Procedures on the …

Jul 26, 2017 · Hemostasis controlled.” If you are using silver nitrate sticks to destroy granulation tissue in the vaginal canal, you should report 58999 (Unlisted procedure, female genital …

Jul 28, 2017 · Cauterization using portable disposable cautery of the lesion with 15 blade debridement and cauterization of the base was accomplished. The patient tolerated the …