There are approximately 7,800 codes within the range of 00100 through 99499. Each year various codes are added, modified or retired.
The American Medical Association (AMA) owns the licensing for these codes. More information can be found at www.ama-assn.org/
Approx. 8,800 CPT Codes are there, however each year many codes are added, deleted and modified accoding to the AMA
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The CPT Codes for subtotal or total pancreatectomy is 48160.
CPT provides a list of identifying and descriptive codes for procedures and service. CPT coding is the uniform language that describes surgical procedures and services. CPT codes are used to report services and procedures. CPT codes are linked with ICD-9 codes. CPT codes are used to justify need for service or procedure.
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CPT codes are only for procedures.
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what are the three section of the CPT that contain codes for ultrasound procedure
Below mentioned three CPT procedure codes are associated with Whipple procedure. CPT code 48150 - Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy. CPT code 48152 - Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); without pancreatojejunostomy. CPT code 48153 - Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with near-total duodenectomy, choledochoenterostomy and duodenojejunostomy (pylorus-sparing, Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy.
CPT codes are updated every January.
CPT codes are 5 digits in length.
CPT codes are also known as current procedural terminology codes. The cpt code for the excision of lesion of the pancreas is 52.22.