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Coding guide for Biliary drainage catheter & Stent placement

Basics about CPT code 47533, 47534 Before going ahead about biliary drainage catheter, we have to understand about difference between external and internal biliary drainage catheter. If you are not…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 20, 2019

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Coding tips for Bone Marrow biopsy and Aspiration CPT codes

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 5, 2019

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Kickass tips for Modifiers used in Medical Coding

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 7, 2018

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Can you Code these Sample Medical Coding Reports?

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 4, 2017

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Practice Report for CPT code for Peripheral Angiogram

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 27, 2017