CPT Code 32552, Surgical Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura, Introduction and Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura - Codify by AAPC.

In addition, these codes should not be reported with 32550 and 32551 when procedures are performed on the same side of the chest.

I can not find a CPT code for an exchange of a PleurX pleural catheter. Can I use 32552 for the removal, and 32550 for the re-insertion?

Pleural drainage. 32556 Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; without imaging guidance. 32557 Pleural drainage, percutaneous ...

Pleural drainage. 32556 Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; without imaging guidance. 32557 Pleural drainage, percutaneous ...

There is no CPT code for the exchange of a Tunnelled Pleurx Chest Catheter. What is your coding recommendation for the case example below?

17 апр. 2020 г. · Generally, Pleurx catheter CPT code A7048 does not need prior auth. 3. If the total per month cost is greater than $1K, this will require ...

1 мая 2020 г. · When a pigtail catheter is used for pleural drainage but removed at the end of the procedure, see code 32554 (thoracentesis, needle or catheter, ...

Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance. $633.37. $158.79. 5182. $1,631.13. $579.91. Biliary Drainage.