CPT “
Separate procedure” definition: The narrative for many HCPCS/CPT codes includes a parenthetical statement that the
procedure represents a "
separate procedure". The inclusion of this statement indicates that the
procedure can be performed
separately but should not be reported when a related service is performed.
6. CPT “Separate procedure” definition: The narrative for many HCPCS/CPT codes includes a parenthetical statement that the procedure represents a "separate procedure". The inclusion of this statement indicates that the procedure can be performed separately but should not be reported when a related service is performed. A “separate procedure” should not be reported when performed along with another procedure in an anatomically related region through the same skin incision or orifice, or surgical approach. HCPCS/CPT code____ (the column two HCPCS/CPT code) is designated as a "separate procedure". Therefore, if it is reported with HCPCS/CPT code______ (the column one HCPCS/CPT code), HCPCS/CPT code (the column two HCPCS/CPT code)