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What is CPT 69990?

What is CPT 69990, CPT 69990 is a surgical operating microscope procedure, and it is used to get a good visualization of the fine structure in the operating field. The lens system may be operated by hand or foot controls to adjust to working distance, with interchangeable oculars providing magnification as needed. This surgical microscope is used when a provider uses microsurgery techniques. This technique allows providers to operate in very small areas while protecting as much of the surrounding area as possible.

For Medical Billing : Most of the insurance will not cover CPT 69990 as it is included CPT with all major surgery CPTs,
Modifier with 69990
Since CPT 69990 it’s an add on code we should not append modifier 51 when we do as multiple procedure code & even Medicare will not pay for assistance surgeon when we use 80 modifier.

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  1. offshorebillingcompanyApril 3, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    CPT code-69990 is used to bill the microscopy operating procedures when a healthcare practitioner uses microscopy surgery. A Medical Billing Outsource Firm uses intraoperative microscopy codes to prepare the claim bill for these types of treatment procedures then submit to the insurance payers to make a claim amount.

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