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2010年3月17日 · 17250=The physician uses chemical cauterization to destroy granulation tissue such as excess scar tissue, also referred to as proud flesh, or a sinus or fistula. Liquid silver nitrate applied with a Q-tip or a silver nitrate stick is dabbed onto the granulation tissue. This is done during the last stages of healing of an open wound.
Silver Nitrate-HCPC | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
2008年10月27日 · My surgeons use Silver nitrate and I'm trying to determine which HCPC code to use. We are currently using 99070, but are wondering if the J3490 for unclassified drugs would be more appropriate. Thanks,
Silver Nitrate Cauterization of Eardrum Perforation - AAPC
2014年9月23日 · Question: Is there a CPT® code we can use for cauterization with silver nitrate of a pinpoint perforation of the eardrum? The physician performed the procedure in the office almost three months following a tympanoplasty on the same ear.
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2013年8月19日 · Chemical cautery with a silver nitrate stick; Brief electro-cautery; or; Packed the nose with pledgets or a limited amount of gauze. Key terms: When deciding on a nosebleed treatment code, look for phrases such as “hemostasis” (control of bleeding), “bovie,” “silver nitrate,” “electrocautery,” or “chemical cauterization ...
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2020年10月21日 · Without knowing what that other thread was where I mention "silver nitrate is dabbed", I will make an educated guess. In gyn, silver nitrate is often applied to stop some minor bleeding that may have occurred during speculum exam (for example friable cervix, vaginal stenosis, or vaginal atrophy), or following a biopsy.
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2023年8月10日 · The otolaryngologist places cotton strips soaked in Pontocaine and epinephrine in the patient’s right nostril for 15 minutes. After the physician removes the strips, bleeding still occurs from the same nostril, which the physician cauterizes with a silver nitrate stick.
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2012年7月23日 · Would anyone know if silver nitrate is considered a chemical cauterization (CPT code 17250)? I have a patient who has a non-healing wound and the patient is no longer in the post-op period and the physician nows uses silver nitrate to see if that will help with the healing process. Thanks in...
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2017年7月26日 · Silver nitrate sticks are applied to the granulation tissue. Hemostasis controlled.” If you are using silver nitrate sticks to destroy granulation tissue in the vaginal canal, you should report 58999 ( Unlisted procedure, female genital system [nonobstetrical] ) and compare the work to 17250 ( Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue ...
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The provider cauterizes granulation tissue using chemicals like silver nitrate or potassium hydroxide to heal the injured tissue. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info start codify free trial.
Count Silver Nitrate as Normal Office Supply : Reader Question
2014年5月15日 · We use 17250 for cauterizing the granulation tissue around a SP tube, but I am curious about billing for the supply of silver nitrate sticks, or if those are considered included in the procedure charge? Oregon Subscriber. Answer: There is no code for silver nitrate solution or silver nitrate sticks. These supplies are commonly found in most ...