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Suture Removal CPT Codes: 2026 Billing Guide (15851, 15853, 15854)

There are three CPT codes that cover suture and staple removal: 15851, 15853, and 15854. Which one you bill depends on two things — whether anesthesia was required, and whether…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 30, 2026

Coding guide for CPT code 64400-64448 ( nerve injection procedures)

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CPT Codes 64400–64448: The Complete Nerve Block Billing Guide

Key Takeaways CPT codes 64400–64448 sit inside the broader 64400–64489 "Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block)" section of the CPT manual, covering diagnostic and therapeutic somatic nerve injections from the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 4, 2026

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Diagnostic Angiography Coding – Simplified Guide for Beginners

When coding angiography procedures, you must clearly understand three important things from the medical documentation. 1. Site of Access (Where the Doctor Started) The access site is the location where…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 12, 2026

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Vascular Families & Catheter Selection CPT Coding Guide

Understanding vascular angiography coding is essential for medical coders working in interventional radiology (IR). The coding process often depends on identifying vascular families, catheter placement levels, and imaging components. Because…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 11, 2026

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Vascular Angiography Basics for Medical Coding Beginners (Complete Guide)

Vascular angiography coding is one of the most complex areas in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Many beginners in Medical Coding struggle with understanding the terminology used in Vascular Angiography and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 9, 2026

Central Catheter Placement IR procedure

How to become Perfect in Coding Vascular Families in IVR

For coding Vascular procedures, it is very important to understand the concept of vascular families. Vascular families are located in Appendix L in CPT codebook. Vascular family is made of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 29, 2024

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Superb guide for CPT code for Myelogram

Standard procedure for CPT code for Myelogram Myelography uses a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and an injection of contrast material to evaluate the spinal cord, nerve roots and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2024

Breast Biopsy IR procedure

Coding tips: CPT codes for Fine Needle Aspiration

Basics of Fine Needle aspiration CPT code 10021 Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a percutaneous procedure performed with the use of fine gauge needle (mostly around 22 to 25 gauge).…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2024

Breast Biopsy IR procedure

Amazing tips for CPT code 19281, 19283, 19285 and 19287

Breast biopsies are very common procedure in interventional radiology coding. When I started coding breast biopsy, I used to code the biopsy and imaging guidance separately. But, later with new…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2024

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Superb coding tips for Kyphoplasty & Sacroplasty CPT codes

Basics about Kyphoplasty & Sacroplasty Procedures codes Percutaneous augmentation of the vertebra is performed to treat a compression fracture caused by osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, primary or metastatic malignant lesions, benign…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 3, 2024