The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 49083 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Abdomen, …

The new codes for abdominal paracentesis, 49082 and 49083, describe the procedure performed without or with imaging guidance. Code 49084 (Peritoneal lavage, including imaging guidance, when …

Here is the op note PROCEDURE: Paracentesis via APD catheter. HISTORY AND INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: This bedside paracentesis was performed for treatment of symptomatic ascites.

Nov 17, 2011 · We've got a look at these changes and more, so read on for tips on how to code your general surgery claims in 2012. Distinguish Paracentesis, Lavage Prior to Jan.1, 2012, abdominal …

Apr 12, 2013 · If your urologist performs abdominal paracentesis or peritoneal lavage, you’ll have trouble reporting 49082-40984 with many laparoscopic and robotic urological surgery codes, thanks to …

Dec 3, 2008 · CPT also lists 49081, peritoneocentesis, abdominal paracentesis, or peritoneal lavage (diagnostic or therapeutic); subsequent, which would describe an additional paracentesis procedure, …

Jan 17, 2012 · All of the abdominal hysterectomy codes (58150-58210), the pelvic exent procedure code (58240), and cancer codes 58950-58958 now bundle the new codes 49082-49084. Some edits have …

Jul 1, 2025 · Drain the confusion and improve the flow of your claims. Percutaneous drainage is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove fluid buildup from the Drain the confusion and improve …

Oct 28, 2015 · A patient presented to the ED s/p a paracentesis and at the paracentesis site the wound had some drainage. They placed a stitch to close the site.

Apr 23, 2025 · what CPT to used in an Abdominal Paracentesis with draining catheter inserted (image guided) to drain malignant ascites for 5 days? (Abdominal paracentesis with image guidance 49083 …