Chemical cauterization | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Oct 21, 2020 · AAPC members share their opinions and experiences on coding chemical cauterization with silver nitrate for wound hemostasis or granulation tissue removal. See the CPT instructions, code descriptions and examples for 17250, 57061 and 58999.
Understanding Extent of Repair Points You to 30901 : Nosebleeds
Aug 19, 2013 · Learn how to code nosebleed treatment with CPT codes 30901 or 30903, depending on the extent of repair. Find out when to use silver nitrate sticks, cautery, packing, or a rhinorocket for hemostasis.
Learn When You Should — And Shouldn't — Report 17250 and …
Jul 26, 2017 · Learn when to use CPT® code 17250 (Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue) or 57061 (Destruction of vaginal lesion) for silver nitrate applied to the cervix. The answer depends on the location and type of lesion, the method of application and the supplies used.
Wiki Is there a CPT code for silver nitrate stick? - AAPC
Mar 17, 2010 · A forum thread where a coder asks if there is a CPT code for silver nitrate stick used to destroy granulation tissue in a wound. Another coder replies with 17250, the code for chemical cauterization of granulation tissue.
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Aug 10, 2023 · Learn how to code nosebleed treatment with CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes based on bleeding location, cauterization, and E/M service. Find out when to use 30901, 30903, 30905, 30906, R04.0, or other codes.
Silver Nitrate Cauterization of Eardrum Perforation - AAPC
Sep 23, 2014 · A reader question asks for a CPT code for cauterization with silver nitrate of a pinpoint perforation of the eardrum. The answer is that CPT does not include a code for this service and suggests reporting 69399 (Unlisted procedure, external ear).
Wiki - Silver Nitrate | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Jul 23, 2012 · A discussion thread on the AAPC forum about whether silver nitrate is a chemical cauterization (CPT code 17250) for non-healing wounds. See the answers from other members and the codecracker's question.
Silver Nitrate-HCPC | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Oct 27, 2008 · A discussion thread on AAPC forum about the HCPC code for silver nitrate used by surgeons. Users share their opinions and experiences on different codes such as 99070, J3490 and 17250.
Count Silver Nitrate as Normal Office Supply : Reader Question
May 15, 2014 · A reader asks if there is a HCPCS code to use for billing silver nitrate sticks. The answer is no, these supplies are not billable items and are included in the procedure code 17250 for chemical cauterization of granulation tissue.
How to Code Office Visit Chemocauterization : You Be the Coder
Jun 11, 2004 · Based on the history and examination, the physician decides to cauterize the granulation tissue using silver nitrate. Because the pediatrician performs the office visit and the surgery for the same diagnosis and the E/M led to the decision for surgery, you should append modifier -57 to the E/M service, for instance 99212.