Cardiothoracic Surgery

What they do most for Medicare patients

Service, sort	Code, sort	Times billed, sort	Patients, sort
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes	99213	68,106	51,341
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes	99205	63,552	63,534
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes	99214	60,763	46,604
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes	99204	52,596	52,586
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery	33361	43,007	42,945
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	99232	41,823	16,135
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	33533	39,681	39,652
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	99223	34,404	33,499
Harvest of vein using an endoscope	33508	32,047	32,018
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes	99215	27,239	21,101
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	99222	21,584	21,011
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	99233	19,460	8,103
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes	99203	17,935	17,933
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	99231	16,985	9,353
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	93970	16,959	14,359
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	93971	16,583	8,540
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	99291	13,627	3,707
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts	33518	13,446	13,440
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes	99212	11,189	9,076
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	93880	10,908	10,302
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	32674	10,683	10,598
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	11042	6,716	1,534
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	99443	5,686	4,561
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	33405	5,538	5,532
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20610	5,324	705
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest	33268	5,246	5,244
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	77002	5,199	703
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	76998	5,162	5,130
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	97597	5,158	530
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	99221	4,896	4,749
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	93925	4,880	4,193
Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	97598	4,651	212
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	93922	4,630	3,889
Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	32663	4,623	4,613
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance	36465	4,420	2,190
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts	33519	3,862	3,860
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	99309	3,803	1,115
Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	31622	3,603	3,465
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft	33517	3,586	3,584
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour	96366	3,510	186
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	99153	3,509	806
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	11045	3,394	324
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	76937	3,245	2,425
Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	32666	2,904	2,865
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	G0180	2,901	2,805
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	36471	2,856	1,144
Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart	93314	2,743	2,698
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance	36475	2,725	1,408
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	93923	2,672	2,400
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	99310	2,663	596
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	99441	2,529	2,169
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	99442	2,342	2,110
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	37253	2,298	725
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	11043	2,282	545
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes	99202	2,276	2,275
Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery	35301	2,178	2,033
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes	99152	2,158	1,492
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	99308	2,153	986
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope	31624	2,038	1,851
Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine	33430	2,029	2,018
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	93978	2,004	1,797
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device	93750	1,954	399
Test for allergy using allergenic extract	95004	1,920	24
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report	93000	1,915	1,766
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance	36482	1,828	1,015
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	99347	1,715	64
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope	31645	1,658	1,522
Review by radiologist of additional artery image	75774	1,621	360
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image	75710	1,618	1,095
Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance	36478	1,598	740
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	99211	1,590	902
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	G2212	1,567	879
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast	75574	1,536	1,533
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	11046	1,518	170
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less	96365	1,495	188
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	99489	1,494	164
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	99487	1,438	175
Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	29581	1,412	247
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making	99285	1,389	1,278
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts	33534	1,366	1,366
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement	76942	1,352	781
Refilling and maintenance of portable pump	96521	1,326	87
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	37252	1,273	851
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium	75571	1,233	1,229
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	93926	1,214	1,020
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	36415	1,198	801
Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine	33427	1,197	1,194
Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image	75625	1,181	938
Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	37229	1,173	749
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope	31627	1,115	1,086
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device	77001	1,095	1,054
Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	37225	1,064	714
Management of oxygen chamber therapy	99183	989	79
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	43239	957	897
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	99454	937	174
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes	99458	925	127
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	99457	924	243
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	75716	896	731
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	43281	883	879
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)	36561	854	845

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Sources: Medicare Care Compare (hospitals and schools; Medicare-enrolled clinicians), CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners 2023 (services), Medicare Part D Prescribers 2024 (drugs).