Medical coding services glossary

New updated 2022 codes for Cardiology that has the most errors

S.no	CPT code	Description
1	33370	Transcatheter placement and subsequent removal of cerebral embolic protection device(s), including arterial access, catheterization, imaging, and radiological supervision and interpretation, percutaneous (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
2	33894	Endovascular stent repair of coarctation of the ascending, transverse, or descending thoracic or abdominal aorta, involving stent placement; across major side branches
3	33895	Endovascular stent repair of coarctation of the ascending, transverse, or descending thoracic or abdominal aorta, involving stent placement; not crossing major side branches
4	33897	Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of native or recurrent coarctation of the aorta
5	93319	3D echocardiographic imaging and postprocessing during transesophageal echocardiography, or during transthoracic echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies, for the assessment of cardiac structure(s) (eg, cardiac chambers and valves, left atrial appendage, interatrial septum, interventricular septum) and function, when performed (List separately in addition to code for echocardiographic imaging)
6	93593	Right heart catheterization for congenital heart defect(s) including imaging guidance by the proceduralist to advance the catheter to the target zone; normal native connections
7	93594	Right heart catheterization for congenital heart defect(s) including imaging guidance by the proceduralist to advance the catheter to the target zone; abnormal native connections
8	93595	Left heart catheterization for congenital heart defect(s) including imaging guidance by the proceduralist to advance the catheter to the target zone, normal or abnormal native connections
9	93596	Right and left heart catheterization for congenital heart defect(s) including imaging guidance by the proceduralist to advance the catheter to the target zone(s); normal native connections
10	93597	Right and left heart catheterization for congenital heart defect(s) including imaging guidance by the proceduralist to advance the catheter to the target zone(s); abnormal native connections
11	93598	Cardiac output measurement(s), thermodilution or other indicator dilution method, performed during cardiac catheterization for the evaluation of congenital heart defects (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
12	93653	Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia with right atrial pacing and recording and catheter ablation of arrhythmogenic focus, including intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-dimensional mapping, right ventricular pacing and recording, left atrial pacing and recording from coronary sinus or left atrium, and His bundle recording, when performed; with treatment of supraventricular tachycardia by ablation of fast or slow atrioventricular pathway, accessory atrioventricular connection, cavo-tricuspid isthmus or other single atrial focus or source of atrial re-entry
13	93654	Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia with right atrial pacing and recording and catheter ablation of arrhythmogenic focus, including intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-dimensional mapping, right ventricular pacing and recording, left atrial pacing and recording from coronary sinus or left atrium, and His bundle recording, when performed; with treatment of ventricular tachycardia or focus of ventricular ectopy including left ventricular pacing and recording, when performed
14	93656	Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including transseptal catheterizations, insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with intracardiac catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation by pulmonary vein isolation, including intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-dimensional mapping, intracardiac echocardiography including imaging supervision and interpretation, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia including left or right atrial pacing/recording, right ventricular pacing/ recording, and His bundle recording, when performed
15	0623T	Automated quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque to assess severity of coronary disease, using data from coronary computed tomographic angiography; data preparation and transmission, computerized analysis of data, with review of computerized analysis output to reconcile discordant data, interpretation and report
16	0545T	Transcatheter tricuspid valve annulus reconstruction with implantation of adjustable annulus reconstruction device, percutaneous approach
17	0643T	Transcatheter left ventricular restoration device implantation including right and left heart catheterization and left ventriculography when performed, arterial approach
18	0645T	Transcatheter implantation of coronary sinus reduction device including vascular access and closure, right heart catheterization, venous angiography, coronary sinus angiography, imaging guidance, and supervision and interpretation, when performed
19	0646T	Transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation (TTVI)/replacement (TTVI) with prosthetic valve, percutaneous approach, including right heart catheterization, temporary pacemaker insertion, and selective right ventricular or right atrial angiography, when performed
20	0650T	Programming device evaluation (remote) of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanently programmed values with analysis, review and report by a physician or other qualified health care professional
21	0692T	Therapeutic ultrafiltration
22	0695T	Body surface–activation mapping of pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator lead(s) to optimize electrical synchrony, cardiac resynchronization therapy device, including connection, recording, disconnection, review, and report; at time of implant or replacement
23	0696T	Body surface–activation mapping of pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator lead(s) to optimize electrical synchrony, cardiac resynchronization therapy device, including connection, recording, disconnection, review, and report; at time of follow-up interrogation or programming device evaluation
24	0710T	Noninvasive arterial plaque analysis using software processing of data from non-coronary computerized tomography angiography; including data preparation and transmission, quantification of the structure and composition of the vessel wall and assessment for lipid-rich necrotic core plaque to assess atherosclerotic plaque stability, data review, interpretation and report
25	0711T	Noninvasive arterial plaque analysis using software processing of data from non-coronary computerized tomography angiography; data preparation and transmission
26	0712T	Noninvasive arterial plaque analysis using software processing of data from non-coronary computerized tomography angiography; quantification of the structure and composition of the vessel wall and assessment for lipid-rich necrotic core plaque to assess atherosclerotic plaque stability
27	0713T	Noninvasive arterial plaque analysis using software processing of data from non-coronary computerized tomography angiography; data review, interpretation and report

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S.no	CPT code	Anatomical Area
1	00100-00222	Head
2	00300-00352	Neck
3	00400-00474	Thorax (chest wall and shoulder girdle)
4	00500-00580	Intrathoracic
5	00600-00670	Spine and Spinal Cord
6	00700-00797	Upper Abdomen
7	00800-00882	Lower Abdomen
8	00902-00952	Perineum
9	01112-01173	Pelvis (except hip)
10	01200-01274	Upper Leg (except knee)
11	01320-01444	Knee and Popliteal Area
12	01462-01522	Lower Leg (below knee, including ankle and foot)
13	01610-01680	Shoulder and Axilla
14	01710-01782	Upper Arm and Elbow
15	01810-01860	Forearm, Wrist and Hand
16	01916-01942	Radiological Procedure
17	01951-01953	Burn Excisions or Debridement
18	01958-01969	Obstetric
19	01990-01999	Other Procedure

Internal medicine codes

S.no	CPT and HCPCS codes	Description
1	99446	Interprofessional telephone/Internet assessment and management service provided by a consultative physician including a verbal and written report to the patient’s treating/requesting physician or other qualified health care professional; 5-10 minutes of medical consultative discussion and review
2	99447	11-20 minutes of medical consultative discussion and review
3	99448	21-30 minutes of medical consultative discussion and review
4	99449	31 minutes or more of medical consultative discussion and review
5	99451	Interprofessional telephone/Internet/electronic health record assessment and management service provided by a consultative physician including a written report to the patient’s treating/requesting physician or other qualified health care professional, 5 or more minutes of medical consultative time
6	99452	Interprofessional telephone/Internet/electronic health record referral service(s) provided by a treating/requesting physician or qualified health care professional, 30 minutes
7	11102	Tangential biopsy of skin (e.g., shave, scoop, saucerize, curette) single lesion
8	11103	each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
9	11104	Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed) single lesion
10	11105	each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure
11	11106	incisional biopsy of skin (e.g., wedge) (including simple closure, when performed) single lesion
12	11107	each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure

Urgent care codes

S.no	CPT and HCPCS codes	Description
1	99201	New patient – Problem Focused
2	99202	New patient- Expanded Problem Focused
3	99211	Office or other outpatient visits for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician
4	99212	Established patient office or other outpatient visits, 10-19 minutes.
5	99203	New patient – Detailed
6	99213	Established patient office or other outpatient visits, 20-29 minutes.
7	99204	New patient – Moderate Complexity
8	99205	New patient – High Complexity
9	99214	Established patient office or other outpatient visits, 30-39 minutes.
10	99215	Office or other outpatient visits for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician

Oncology Codes

S.no	CPT and HCPCS codes	Description
1	G6001	Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
2	77014	Computed tomography guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
3	G6002	Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy
4	G6017	Intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy(e.g.,3-D positional tracking, gating, 3-D surface tracking), each fraction of treatment
5	76370 / 77014 (deleted/current)	Computerized axial tomography guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
6	76375/ 76376 (deleted/current)	Coronal, sagittal, multiplanar, oblique, three-dimensional and/or holographic reconstruction of computerized axial tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or other tomography modality
7	77295	Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting; Three-dimensional simulation
8	77331	Special radiation dosimetry
9	77280	Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting, simple
10	77285	Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting, intermediate
11	77290	Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting, complex

Podiatry codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS and Diagnosis codes	Description
1	11055	Trim skin lesion
2	11056	Trim skin lesions 2 to 4
3	11057	Trim skin lesions over 4
4	11719	Trim nail(s) any number
5	11720	Debride nail 1-5
6	11721	Debride nail 6 or more
7	G0127	Trim nail(s)
8	L03.039	Cellulitis of unspecified toe
9	L03.049	Acute lymphangitis of unspecified toe
10	L60.0	Ingrowing nail
11	M79.609	Pain in unspecified limb
12	R26.0	Ataxic gait
13	R26.1	Paralytic gait
14	R26.2	Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
15	R26.89	Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
16	R26.9	Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

Orthopedic codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS codes	Description
1	29827	Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
2	29888	Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
3	23412	Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
4	29806	Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
5	29807	Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of slap lesion
6	29882	Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial or lateral)
7	25606	Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
8	23410	Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute
9	26615	Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
10	25609	Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
11	27792	Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
12	25607	Open treatment of distal radial extra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation, with internal fixation
13	23515	Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
14	25608	Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
15	27814	Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
16	27130	Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
17	27447	Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial and lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

OBGYN codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS codes	Description
1	59400	Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, and/or forceps) and postpartum care
2	59409	Vaginal delivery only (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps)
3	59410	Vaginal delivery only (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps); including postpartum care
4	E/M	Antepartum care only; 1-3 visits
5	59425	Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
6	59426	Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
7	59430	Postpartum care only (separate procedure)
8	59510	Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care
9	59514	Cesarean delivery only;
10	59515	Cesarean delivery only; including postpartum care
11	59610	Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, and/or forceps) and postpartum care, after previous cesarean delivery
12	59612	Vaginal delivery only, after previous cesarean delivery (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps);
13	59614	Vaginal delivery only, after previous cesarean delivery (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps); including postpartum care
14	59618	Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care, following attempted vaginal delivery after previous cesarean delivery
15	59620	Cesarean delivery only, following attempted vaginal delivery after previous cesarean delivery;
16	59622	Cesarean delivery only, following attempted vaginal delivery after previous cesarean delivery; including postpartum care

Urology codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS codes	Description
1	50010-50593	Surgical procedures on the kidney
2	50600-50980	Surgical procedures on the Ureter
3	51020- 52700	Surgical procedures on the bladder
4	53000-53800	Surgical procedures on the urethra
5	54340	repair of hypospadias complication(s) (eg, fistula, stricture, diverticula); by closure, incision, or excision, simple
6	54344	requiring mobilization of skin flaps and urethroplasty with flap or patch graft
7	54348	requiring extensive dissection and urethroplasty with flap, patch, or tubed graft, including urinary diversion, when performed
8	54352	revision of prior hypospadias repair requiring extensive dissection and excision of previously constructed structures including re-release of chordee and reconstruction of urethra and skin brought in as flaps or grafts.
9	0672T	endovaginal cryogen-cooled, monopolar radiofrequency remodeling of the tissues surrounding the female bladder neck and proximal urethra for urinary incontinence

Dermatology codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS codes	Description
1	11200 - 11201	Removal of skin tags
2	11300 - 11313	Shaving of lesions
3	11400 - 11471	Excision of lesions
4	11600 - 11646	Excision of lesions
5	12001 - 12018	Repair - simple
6	12020 - 12021	Treatment of wound dehiscence
7	12031 - 12057	Repair - intermediate
8	13100 – 13160	Repair - complex
9	11719 – 11762	Trimming, debridement and excision of nails
10	11765	Wedge excision
11	11770 – 11772	Excision of pilonidal cysts

Chiropractic codes

S.no	CPT, HCPCS codes	Description
1	98940	Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); Spinal, 1-2 regions
2	98941	Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); Spinal, 3-4 regions
3	98942	Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); Spinal, 5 regions
4	98943	Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); Extraspinal, 1 or more regions
5	99203 - 99204	Evaluation and Management, Initial Visit
6	99212 - 99214	Evaluation and Management, Established Patient
7	97140	Manual Therapy
8	97110	Therapeutic Exercise
9	97750	Physical Performance Examination

Emergency department codes

S.no	CPT and HCPCS codes	Description
1	CPT 99281Type A: APC 609Type B: APC 626HCPCS: G0380	Initial Assessment No medication or treatments Rx refill only, asymptomatic Note for Work or School Wound recheck Booster or follow up immunization, no acute injury Dressing changes (uncomplicated) Suture removal (uncomplicated) Discussion of Discharge Instructions (Straightforward)
2	CPT 99282 Type A: APC 613Type B: APC 627HCPCS: G0381	Could include interventions from previous levels, plus any of: Tests by ED Staff (Urine dip, stool hemoccult, Accucheck or Dextrostix) Visual Acuity (Snellen) Obtain clean catch urine Apply ace wrap or sling Prep or assist w/ procedures such as: minor laceration repair, I&D of simple abscess, etc. Discussion of Discharge Instructions (Simple)
3	CPT 99283 Type A: APC 614Type B: APC 628HCPCS: G0382	Could include interventions from previous levels, plus any of: Receipt of EMS/Ambulance patient Heparin/saline lock (1) Nebulizer treatment Preparation for lab tests described in CPT (80048-87999 codes)Preparation for EKG Preparation for plain X-rays of only 1 area (hand, shoulder, pelvis, etc.) Prescription medications administered PO Foley catheters; In & Out caths C-Spine precautions Fluorescein stain Emesis/ Incontinence care Prep or assist w/procedures such as: joint aspiration/injection, simple fracture care etc. Mental Health-anxious, simple treatment Routine psych medical clearance Limited social worker intervention Post mortem care Direct Admit via ED Discussion of Discharge Instructions (Moderate Complexity)
4	CPT 99284 Type A: APC 615Type B: APC 629HCPCS: G0383	Could include interventions from previous levels, plus any of: Preparation for 2 diagnostic tests2: (Labs, EKG, X-ray) Prep for plain X-ray (multiple body areas): C-spine & foot, shoulder & pelvis Prep for special imaging study (CT, MRI, Ultrasound,VQ scans) Cardiac Monitoring (2) Nebulizer treatments Port-a-cath venous access Administration and Monitoring of infusions or parenteral medications (IV, IM, IO, SC) NG/PEG Tube Placement/Replacement Multiple reassessments Prep or assist w/procedures such as: eye irrigation with Morgan lens, bladder irrigation with 3-way foley, pelvic exam, etc. Sexual Assault Exam w/ out specimen collection Psychotic patient; not suicidal Discussion of Discharge Instructions (Complex)
5	CPT 99285 Type A: APC 616Type B: APC 630 HCPCS: G0384	Could include interventions from previous levels, plus any of: Requires frequent monitoring of multiple vital signs (ie. 02 sat, BP, cardiac rhythm, respiratory rate) Preparation for ≥ 3 diagnostic tests2: (Labs, EKG, X-ray) Prep for special imaging study (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, VQ scan) combined with multiple tests or parenteral medication or oral or IV contrast. Administration of Blood Transfusion/Blood Products Oxygen via face mask or NRB Multiple Nebulizer Treatments: (3) or more (if nebulizer is continuous, each 20 minute period is considered treatment) Moderate Sedation Prep or assist with procedures such as: central line insertion, gastric lavage, LP, paracentesis,etc. Cooling or heating blanket Extended Social Worker intervention Sexual Assault Exam w/ specimen collection by ED staff Coordination of hospital admission/ transfer or change in living situation or site Physical/Chemical Restraints; Suicide Watch Critical Care less than 30 minutes
6	CPT 99291 Type A: APC 617	Could include interventions from previous levels, plus any or all of: Multiple parenteral medications requiring constant monitoring Provision of any of the following: Major Trauma care/ multiple surgical consultants Chest tube insertion Major burn care Treatment of active chest pain in ACS Administration of IV vasoactive meds (see guidelines) CPR Defibrillation/ Cardioversion Pericardiocentesis Administration of ACLS Drugs in cardiac arrest Therapeutic hypothermia Bi-PAP/ CPAP Endotracheal intubation Cricothyrotomy Ventilator management Arterial line placement Control of major hemorrhage Pacemaker insertion through a Central Line Delivery of baby
7	CPT 99292	As above in additional 30 minute increments. Record the TOTAL critical care time. The first 30-74 minutes equal code 99291. If used, additional 30 minute increments (beyond the first 74 minutes) are coded 99292. Medicare does not pay for code 99292 because it is considered packaged into 99291; however the services should be reported as appropriate.
8	Critical Care with Trauma Team ActivationAPC 618G0390	In addition to 99291, designated trauma centers may report the Trauma Team Activation code G0390 when a trauma team was activated and all other trauma activation criteria are met.

Gastroenterology codes

S.no	CPT and HCPCS codes	Description
1	43217	Esphgsc rgd/flx w/rmvl tum snare tq
2	43235	Upper stomach-intestine scope for diagnosis
3	43239	Upper stomach-intestine scope for biopsy
4	43244	Upr gi ndsc band lig esophgl&/gstr varc
5	43246	Upr gi ndsc dired plmt prq gastrostomy tube
6	43247	Stomach-intestine scope for foreign body removal
7	43248	Upr gi ndsc insj gd wire dilat esoph > gd wire
8	43249	Upr gi ndsc balo dilat esoph < 30 mm diam
9	43250	Upr gi ndsc rmvl les hot bx/bipolar caut
10	43251	Upr gi ndsc rmvl tum polyp/oth les snare tq
11	43255	Upr gi ndsc ctrl bld any meth
12	43256	Upr gi ndsc tndsc stent plmt w/predilat

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