Question

Other Procedures 32994 32997 Code is out of numerical sequence. See 32997-32999 Total lung lavage (unilateral) Ablation therapy for reduction or eradication of 1 or more pulmonary tumor(s) including A 32998 pleura or chest wall when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance when performed, unilateral; radiofrequency 32994cryoablation (For bilateral procedure, report 32994, 32998 with modifier 50) CPT Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved 32999 Unlisted procedure, lungs and pleura Which of the following codes should be reported for cryoablation of the right and left lungs as part of ablation therapy for reduction of two pulmonary tumors? OA. 32994.50 B. 32997, 32994-50 ° C. 32998, 32994-50 O D. 32999-50

Answer 1

Answer: (C) 32998, 32994

This is because the 32998 is for the ablation therapy for lung tumor including chest wall whereas 32994 is for cryoablation.