WORKSHEET 27
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
CPT CODES
This system covers procedures on the mouth, salivary glands, pharynx,
adenoids, tonsils, esophagus, stomach, intestines, appendix, rectum and anus,
liver, biliary tract, pancreas, abdomen, peritoneum, omentum, and hernia repair.
Digestive System (40490-49999)
1. Plastic repair of pharynx
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2. Partial left lobe hepatectomy
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3. I &D peritonsillar abscess
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4. Total arch vestibuloplasty
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5. Commando glossectomy
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URINARY SYSTEM
This section includes the procedures on the kidney, ureter, bladder, and
urethra; also transplant services, including the harvesting of the kidney.
Urinary System (50010-53899)
1. Excision of Cowper’s gland
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2. Exploratory nephrotomy
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3. Plastic repair of ureter for stricture
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4. Infant meatotomy
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5. Closure of traumatic kidney wound
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ENDOCRINE AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
Procedures on the thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and adrenal glands, carotid
body, skull, meninges and brain, spine and spinal cord, extracranial and peripheral
nerves, and autonomic nervous system.
Endocrine and Nervous System (60000-64999)
1. Excision of the thyroid adenoma
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2. Single nerve graft, left arm, 4.5 cm.
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3. Exploratory burr hole, supratentorial
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4. Craniectomy for posterior fossa tumor
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5. Cranioplasty for 6.5 cm. skull lesion
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EYE AND OCULAR ADNEXA
This section lists procedures on the eyeball, cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens,
vitreous, retina, eye muscles, bony orbit, eyelids, conjunctiva, and lacrimal
system.
Eye and Ocular Adnexa (65091-68899)
1. Iridectomy for glaucoma, left
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2. Laser trabeculoplasty, right
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3. Removal of the right dacryolith
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4. Total reconstruction, right upper lid
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5. Removal of posterior FB with magnet, left eye
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AUDITORY SYSTEM
This section includes procedures on the external, middle, and inner ear, and
the temporal bone.
Auditory System (69000-69990)
1. Excision biopsy external ear
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2. Complete mastoidectomy, right
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3. Cochlear implant, right
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4. Myringotomy, right
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5. Excision of right external ear cyst (partial)
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RADIOLOGY
This section covers diagnostic radiology and imaging.
Radiology – I (70010-73725)
1. Chest x-ray, 1 view
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2. Complete study left hip
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3. Cervical MRI, no contrast
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4. Pelvis, 2 views
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5. X-ray of right knee, 4 views
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PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY
This covers lab panels, drug testing, therapeutic drug assays,
evocative/suppression testing, clinical pathology consultations, urinalysis, and
ends with chemistry tests.
Pathology and Laboratory –I (80048-83887)
1. Blood ethanol levels (any specimen)
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2. Glucose tolerance test, 4 specimens
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3. Creatinine clearance
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4. Obstetric panel of tests
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5. Cocaine drug screening
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MEDICINE
Medicine – III (96100-0140T)
2007 CPT Codes
1. Acupuncture, 4 needles s electrical stimulation
2. IM chemotherapy administration
3. Home visit for newborn born at home
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4. Chiropractic treatment, 2 spinal areas
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5. Poisoning treatment with Ipecac, observation
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Respiratory System (30000-32999)
From nosebleed and tonsillectomy to removal of a lung, this section covers
procedures associated with the nose, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and
pleura.
In this system we are introduced to endoscopy. Note that when a surgical
or therapeutic endoscopy f performed, the appropriate sinusotomy, diagnostic
endoscopy, and inspecting all sinuses is included. This is another example of
correct coding, or bundling of services.
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Partial removal, left inferior turbinate
Endoscopy with A & P ethmoidectomy
Removal of toy from nose, 2 y/o male, in office
Puncture aspiration, left lung
Empyemectomy
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
The musculoskeletal system covers the largest unit in the surgery section. It
describes procedures on the supporting structures of the body such as bone,
muscle, and tendon. Also includes trauma, excision/removal, replantation,
grafting, the head, neck and thorax, spine, abdomen, and shoulder. Then, the
arm, hand and fingers, and pelvis and hip joint. Last the femur, knee, leg, ankle,
and foot, and concludes with casting, strapping, and arthroscopy.
Muculoskeletal System – 1 (20000-23929)
1. Care of simple nasal fracture
2. Partial acromionectomy
3. Exploration of fusion, lumbar spine
4. Right total shoulder
5. Four segment kyphectomy
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
This section lists the surgical procedures on the vascular and cardiac
systems: heart, veins, and arteries.
1. Needle placement, left jugular vein
2. Repair lacerated aorta with bypass
3. Diagnostic arterial puncture
4. Revision of pacemaker pocket
5. Intrauterine fetal transfusion