What is the CPT code for thoracotomy?
32100
CPT code 32100 (thoracotomy, major; with exploration and biopsy) should not be reported separately with open thoracic procedures to describe the approach and exploration.
What is procedure code 32601?
32601. Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure); lungs, pericardial sac, mediastinal or pleural space, without biopsy.
What is a thoracotomy procedure?
A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut is made between the ribs to see and reach the lungs or other organs in the chest or thorax. Typically, a thoracotomy is performed on the right or left side of the chest. An incision on the front of the chest through the breast bone can also be used, but is rare.
What is a Lingulectomy?
[ lĭng′gyə-lĕk′tə-mē ] n. Excision of the lingular portion of the left upper lobe of the lung. glossectomy.
What is the CPT code for decortication and parietal Pleurectomy?
Look up Pleura, pleurectomy, parietal, 32310-32320. Or we can look up Pleura, decortication, 32320. Or even Pleura, excision, parietal, 32310-32320.
What is the CPT code for total pneumonectomy?
Table 7
| Pulmonary lobectomy CPT codes and ICD-9 codes sets | |
|---|---|
| Open procedures | |
| CPT 32484 | Removal of lung, other than total pneumonectomy; single segment (segmentectomy) |
| CPT 32500 | Wedge resection |
| ICD 32.39* | Other and unspecified segmental resection of lung |
What is the ICD 10 code for thoracotomy?
Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure Z53. 32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Is a Lingulectomy a Segmentectomy?
Thoracoscopic segmentectomy requires familiarity with segmental anatomy and operative approaches to the different segments. Most segments can be resected individually or as part of bisegmentectomies (e.g. lingulectomy) although the basal segments may be particularly challenging.
What is left Lingulectomy?
[ lĭng′gyə-lĕk′tə-mē ] n. Excision of the lingular portion of the left upper lobe of the lung.
