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How to use the CPT Codes for Chest Tube Placement

Chest tube placement, also known as tube thoracostomy, is a common and critical procedure performed to drain air, fluid, pus,...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chest Trauma

Chest trauma involves any injury to the chest wall, lungs, heart, major vessels, or other thoracic structures. It can result...

How to use the CPT Codes for Evaluation and Management of Chest Pain

Chest pain is a common and potentially serious clinical complaint that requires careful evaluation to determine its cause, which may...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chest Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Chest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a sophisticated, non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses to...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chest Contusion

A chest contusion, commonly referred to as a bruised chest, results from blunt trauma causing damage to the chest wall...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chest Computed Tomography (CT)

Chest computed tomography (CT) is a vital diagnostic imaging tool that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the thoracic cavity, including...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chemotherapy Services

Chemotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment involving the use of chemical agents to destroy malignant cells. Accurate documentation and...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chemical Burns

Chemical burns occur when skin or internal tissues come into contact with a corrosive substance such as acids, alkalis, or...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy is a specialized medical treatment used to remove heavy metals and other toxins from the bloodstream through the...

How to use the CPT Codes for Charcot Foot

Charcot foot, or Charcot neuroarthropathy, is a progressive condition that results in weakening and destruction of the bones, joints, and...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chancroid Diagnosis and Management

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi. It presents as painful genital ulcers and...

How to use the CPT Codes for Chalazion Treatment

A chalazion is a common eyelid condition caused by inflammation and blockage of a meibomian (oil) gland, resulting in a...