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Basics of CPT code for bone marrow biopsy/aspiration A bone marrow biopsy procedure is performed to remove a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside the bone (bone marrow). While a bone marrow aspiration is performed to remove only the marrow. We have learnt about thyroid biopsy, lung biopsy, breast biopsy procedure … Read more
Fistulogram coding guidelines are little difficult in interventional radiology. The CPT code for fistulogram is few but has to be used carefully. The CPT code 36147 and 36148 (both codes have been deleted from 2017) are to be used only depending on the documentation. As like other procedure for chest tube placement coding or breast biopsy … Read more
As we move towards the end of 2018, we will be soon having lot of updates in ICD 10 and CPT codes. New ICD 10 codes get effective from 1st october, every year and new CPT codes get effective from 1st of January. This year also, there are lot of new ICD 10 codes and … Read more
There are two types of Modifiers in Medical coding, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 are CPT modifiers, two digit alphanumeric while Level 2 are HCPCS modifiers and are two digit alpha or alphanumeric. We will just talk today about the use of Level 1 modifiers that is CPT modifiers. CPT modifiers consists of … Read more
As I have already shared previously there have been lot of changes in CPT codes in 2017. Also, we have new 2017 moderate sedation guidelines for coders with new CPT codes. Since, the conscious sedation service is now removed from almost all the surgery codes, it will now be mandatory to code sedation separately when … Read more
Sample Medical Coding Report 1 REASON FOR STUDY: cervical radiculopathy CLINICAL HISTORY: Cervical radiculopathy COMPARISON: None. TECHNIQUE: Medication reconciliation form reviewed and any changes related to this procedure resolved. Standard technical protocol was utilized. Dosimetry: CTDI: 7 mGy; DLP: 246 mGy-cm (Note: These dose indicators do not reflect the effective patient dose, but are metrics … Read more
As a vascular surgery coder, I have always have difficulty in coding interventional vascular surgery procedures. I used to code fistulogram, angioplasty, central venous catheter placement, stent placement, thrombectomy procedures performed on the vascular regions. As a coder, I was perfect in coding surgery procedures, but I was also wanted to share my knowledge. So, I am … Read more
Deleted CPT codes in 2016 With New year in 2016, we will be having new CPT codes in diagnostic radiology. Since, we will be having CPT codes which will replace old CPT codes, some of the codes will be deleted. Diagnostic Radiology have the lot of changes which I hope will help medical coder in … Read more