Pharyngeal Surgery

Surgical procedures in the pharynx (throat).

CPT code:

174

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Pharyngeal surgery under CPT code 00174 involves surgical procedures in the pharynx, which is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nose. These surgeries can be necessary to address conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, tumors, or structural abnormalities affecting swallowing and breathing.

Under what category does Pharyngeal Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Pharyngeal Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00174 is associated with diagnostic thoracentesis, a procedure for obtaining fluid from the pleural space in the chest. This procedure is employed to diagnose the cause of pleural effusion, which may result from infections, malignancies, or other medical conditions.

Documentation

Documentation for 00174 should encompass the patient's clinical history, the indication for thoracentesis, procedure details, including the volume of fluid removed, any complications, and the analysis of the pleural fluid, including cell count, protein levels, and microbiology results.