Face/Skull Bone Surgery

Surgical procedures on facial and skull bones.

CPT code:

190

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Type:

Surgical

CPT code 00190 covers surgical procedures involving the bones of the face and skull. These surgeries can be performed for various reasons, including the treatment of fractures, correction of congenital deformities, or addressing structural issues. The goal is to restore proper bone function and facial aesthetics.

Under what category does Face/Skull Bone Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Face/Skull Bone Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00190 is associated with a variety of vascular procedures, including diagnostic arteriography or venography. These procedures are used to visualize blood vessels for the diagnosis of conditions such as arterial stenosis, venous thrombosis, or aneurysms.

Documentation

Proper documentation for 00190 includes the patient's clinical history, the indications for the arteriography or venography, informed consent, procedural details, including the specific vessels studied and any interventions, and a report of the findings and their significance.