S2405 Fetal surgical sacrococ teratoma
Also known as: fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma surgery, fetal tumor removal
Fetal surgical excision or debulking of sacrococcygeal teratoma, a germ cell tumor at the base of the spine.
In Plain Language
fetal surgery to remove tumor at tailbone; prenatal tumor removal
Clinical Context
Used in maternal-fetal surgery for fetuses with large or highly vascular sacrococcygeal teratomas causing hydrops or high-output cardiac failure.
RVU Information
CPT S2405 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S2405?
CPT S2405 (Fetal surgical sacrococ teratoma) is a S Codes code. Fetal surgical excision or debulking of sacrococcygeal teratoma, a germ cell tumor at the base of the spine.
Is S2405 covered by insurance?
S2405 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used in maternal-fetal surgery for fetuses with large or highly vascular sacrococcygeal teratomas causing hydrops or high-output cardiac failure.
When is CPT S2405 used?
Used in maternal-fetal surgery for fetuses with large or highly vascular sacrococcygeal teratomas causing hydrops or high-output cardiac failure.
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