Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

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Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

Titus sam 06-19-2008, 6:53 AM

Hi guys,

What could be Cpt code for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

Regards,

Titus sam

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

suzq040 06-19-2008, 7:02 AM
32998 is the only thing I can find

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

Titus sam 06-23-2008, 12:45 AM

Dear friend,

 Thanks for your reply,

The code 32998 is the Ablation of lung by Radio frequency method.  I'm searching for the Cryoablation of lung mass code:If you have any idea about the code , kindly let me know about the codes & update.  Shall i take it as Unlisted procedure (32999)

Thanks & regards,

Titus sam.                                                                                                                                                                              

 

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

suzq040 06-23-2008, 3:31 PM
I'm with you I can't find anything so I guess you'll have to use the unlisted procedure code......I would recommend that you ask for a number to be listed in the c 3 list if its used enough it may be listed in our level 1 codes at some point... sue

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

born 2 code 06-24-2008, 12:14 AM

when we talk about cryoablation, a radiofrequency generator is used to connect the ablation probe to remove the lesion. i suggest CPT 32998  would be the correct code for ablation of lung mass.

chris.

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

Barb S. 06-24-2008, 8:17 AM
As far as I know, there is not a specific CPT code at this time for cryoablation of a lung mass. You'll need to use the unlisted code 32999. You'll also want 76940.

Re: Cpt for CRYOABLATION LUNG MASS

Titus sam 06-27-2008, 6:26 AM

Dear Barb

  Thanks for  replies..

Regards ,

Titus sam.