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Bookmark or Share- Silver Nitrate Cauterization of Eardrum Perforation - AAPCQuestion: Is there a CPT® code we can use for cauterization with silver nitrate of a pinpoint perforation of the eardrum? The physician performed the procedure in the office almost three months following a tympanoplasty on the same ear.
- Learn When You Should — And Shouldn't — Report 17250 and 57601 - AAPCSilver nitrate sticks are applied to the granulation tissue. 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 system [nonobstetrical] ) and compare the work to 17250 ( Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue ...
- Understanding Extent of Repair Points You to 30901 : Nosebleeds - AAPCChemical cautery with a silver nitrate stick; Brief electro-cautery; or; Packed the nose with pledgets or a limited amount of gauze. Key terms: When deciding on a nosebleed treatment code, look for phrases such as “hemostasis” (control of bleeding), “bovie,” “silver nitrate,” “electrocautery,” or “chemical cauterization ...
- Chemical cauterization | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPCWithout knowing what that other thread was where I mention "silver nitrate is dabbed", I will make an educated guess. In gyn, silver nitrate is often applied to stop some minor bleeding that may have occurred during speculum exam (for example friable cervix, vaginal stenosis, or vaginal atrophy), or following a biopsy.
- Silver Nitrate-HCPC | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPCMy surgeons use Silver nitrate and I'm trying to determine which HCPC code to use. We are currently using 99070, but are wondering if the J3490 for unclassified drugs would be more appropriate. Thanks,
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