2018年8月23日 · Question: A patient reported to our office complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. After an exam, our pediatrician diagnosed the patient with a tonsil stone. Because of the patient’s gag reflex, our pediatrician used benzocaine spray to numb the tonsil before successfully removing the stone with a curette.

2020年6月18日 · Hi I need help with foreign body removal/tonsil stone removal. see below: patient was seen by primary care for popcorn kernel shell on left tonsil. provider removed tonsillar stone from left tonsil indurated superficial kernel shell removed without incident. which ICD-10 and CPT code is accurate for this scenario?

2007年1月11日 · In addition, the Coders- Desk Reference description for 42825-42826 states, "alternate surgical techniques for a tonsillectomy include electrocautery, laser surgery, and cryogenic surgery." Further, a tool alone does not change coding. Modifier 52 indicates partial, instead of complete, tonsil removal. Payers may prefer an unlisted-procedure code.

3. Check CCI Edits When Reporting Two Stone Removal Procedures Although you may not commonly come across your surgeon attempting to remove two salivary gland stones from two different salivary glands or gland ducts, you will need to be ready with the apt codes and modifiers to report if such a situation arises.

2006年3月24日 · Answer: Removal of salivary stones is called sialolithotomy, and CPT contains three codes to describe these procedures, depending on the location/depth and complexity of the procedure: - 42330-- Sialolithotomy; submandibular (sub-maxillary), sublingual or parotid, uncomplicated, intraoral

ICD-10-CM Code for Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids J35 ICD-10 code J35 for Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 42999 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils.

2001年12月1日 · Lingual Tonsil Removal. Lingual tonsils can be a source of recurrent or chronic infection and may be removed (42870 excision or destruction lingual tonsil any method [separate procedure]). Removal of lingual tonsils is a more complex procedure than palatine tonsil excision and is paid separately only when performed as the sole procedure during ...

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 42808 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils.

2012年10月31日 · Secret: You can use 42820, 42821 as universal T&A codes.Warning: You must know a patient s age and prior surgery status before you code tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy claims.