2008年10月27日 · My surgeons use Silver nitrate and I'm trying to determine which HCPC code to use. We are currently using 99070, but are wondering if the J3490 for unclassified drugs would be more appropriate. Thanks,

17250=The physician uses chemical cauterization to destroy granulation tissue such as excess scar tissue, also referred to as proud flesh, or a sinus or fistula. Liquid silver nitrate applied with a Q-tip or a silver nitrate stick is dabbed onto the granulation tissue. This is done during the last stages of healing of an open wound.

2017年5月15日 · Silver nitrate is a chemical reaction. I could not find anything in the cervix section that would apply here. My personal opinion is that if it was a quick 30 second procedure, I would just include it in the office visit.

2024年12月23日 · The provider identifies the source/site of the (intermittent) bleeding problem and performs chemical cautery. ("After applying topical 4% lidocaine/afrin silver nitrate was applied to the left anterior septum over the prominent vessels. There was no bleeding. The area was then touched up with saline to neutralize the chemical.

2010年8月18日 · 17250 is for Chemical cauterization (i.e. silver nitrate) of granulation tissue or "proud flesh" - exuberant or excessive healing tissue. It would not be appropriate for cauterization of skin tears. The 120XX series does include cauterization without closure of superficial wounds (which is how skin tears would be seen).

2015年1月29日 · Would anyone know if silver nitrate is considered a chemical cauterization (CPT code 17250)? I have a patient who has a non-healing wound and the patient is no longer in the post-op period and the physician nows uses silver nitrate to see if that will help with the healing process. Thanks in...

2014年9月4日 · I have several of the silver SKB's, and use 0000 steel wool with mineral turps. The turps will help soften and remove what is most likely oil and grease, finish up with some ethanol, which'll remove anything else left behind. Stay away from the acetone/lacquer thinners as they will attack the wood finish.

2021年4月7日 · patient presents s/p silver nitrate application for excision of vaginal granulation tissue. was excised with scissors. excision site was hemostatic with silver nitrate . what CPT code do i use for the excision? Check 13160. For packing or …

2020年10月21日 · Without knowing what that other thread was where I mention "silver nitrate is dabbed", I will make an educated guess. In gyn, silver nitrate is often applied to stop some minor bleeding that may have occurred during speculum exam (for example friable cervix, vaginal stenosis, or vaginal atrophy), or following a biopsy.

2008年12月16日 · I have a visit where patient is post op (over 90 days) hysterctomy and is having vaginal bleeding. Physician applies silver nitrate to the cervical canal. He doesn't mention how extensive this is. Most times when these patients come in and silver nitrate is applied it is minimal, just to a small area.