Meredith has breast cancer on the left side, diagnosed by an…

Meredith has breast cancer on the left side, diagnosed by an excisional biopsy performed last week. Today she is having a radical mastectomy, Urban type, and concurrently a single pedicle TRAM flap reconstruction with supercharging. What CPT® codes are reported?

A 55-year-old man presents with uncontrolled tremors that ha…

A 55-year-old man presents with uncontrolled tremors that have become quite severe and are now disabling. A trial of a deep brain stimulator electrode is recommended. The patient is placed in the head holder adapter for the frame. The scalp is incised exposing the skull using a perforator to make a single burr hole 2.5 cm from the midline at the level of the coronal suture exposing the dura and is punctured for access. Microelectrode recording (MER) and stimulation is done to target and reposition the electrodes to determine the best placement for the neurostimulator electrode. The neurostimulator electrode array is placed in the thalamus and fastened into position with radiographic image monitoring placement. The lead is coiled in a pocket under the galea, which is sutured closed, followed by skin closure. What CPT® code is reported?

A 3-year-old critically ill child is admitted to the PICU wi…

A 3-year-old critically ill child is admitted to the PICU with respiratory failure due to an exacerbation of asthma not manageable in the ER. The admitting provider starts continuous bronchodilator therapy and pharmacologic support along with cardiovascular monitoring and possible mechanical ventilation support. The provider documents a history and exam, and orders are written. What is the CPT ® code for this encounter?