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36223 = Selective catheterization of common carotid with imaging

36227 ×2 = Bilateral external carotid angiography

The procedure described involves the removal of electrodes from the cranial area after making an incision in the scalp and performing a craniectomy.

Procedure Description:

Incision in the scalp.

Craniectomy to access the area with electrodes.

Removal of electrodes.

Closure of the surgical wound.

CPT® Coding:

61860: Removal of intracranial neurostimulator electrodes, including burr hole(s) or craniectomy.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition (current year).

CPT® Assistant for detailed coding guidelines on neurostimulator procedures.

Blue Cross Blue Shield is a commercial or private payer, which means it is an insurance company that provides health insurance plans to individuals and groups. In contrast, Medicare and Medicaid are government programs, and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a federal healthcare system for military veterans.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition (current year), Appendix B: Payers and Reimbursement.

The patient with malignant lymphoma is administered Rituximab (800 mg) and Benadryl (100 mg) intravenously.

Procedure Description:

Administration of Rituximab (800 mg) intravenously.

Administration of Benadryl (100 mg) intravenously.

HCPCS Level II Coding:

J9312: Injection, Rituximab, 10 mg.

For 800 mg, report 80 units of J9312.

J1200: Injection, Diphenhydramine HCl, up to 50 mg.

For 100 mg, report 2 units of J1200.

HCPCS Level II Code Book (current year).

HCPCS Level II coding guidelines for intravenous drug administration.