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Basics of CPT code 43762 & 43763 In this article, we will learn about the CPT codes used for coding change of gastrostomy tube. Previously we had only one CPT code 43760, use for coding change of gastrostomy tube. But, from 2019 we have two CPT code 43762 & 43763 for change of gastrostomy tube … Read more
Basic about Cpt Code for Peripheral Angiogram Angiography or angiogram is a study of blood vessel like artery or vein through x rays. Angiography is very common while coding Interventional radiology reports in Medical Coding. Vascular procedure will have to perform angiography to find any abnormality in blood vessel. Angiography is performed along with catheterization … Read more
Basics of CPT code 62320, 62322, 62323, 62324 & 62326 Before going to learn about the spinal codes, we will learn about few exams in diagnostic radiology. There are injection procedures like arthrocentesis, arthrogram, ,myelogram etc which required guidance codes. Their are also biopsy and Incision & drainage codes used to code frequently by medical … Read more
Since there have been few changes with chest tube placement procedure codes, medical coders face a little difficulty in find correct CPT code. Earlier the codes where very clear enough to understand. But, with the revised codes and new codes we have to use them initially carefully, to understand for what procedure they should be … Read more
Basics of Arthrogram CPT code of Hip, Shoulder, Wrist, ankle & elbow An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of images of a joint after a contrast material like dye, water, air or a combination of these has been injected into the joint. This exam helps the physician to detect any … Read more
Basics of CPT code 30901, 30903, 30905, 30906 Nasal hemorrhage is also referred to as epistaxis. Epistaxis occurs when the nasal membrane lining is disturbed or irritated and causes abnormal bleeding. Most (approximately 90%) cases of epistaxes are anterior, originating from Kiesselbach’s plexus. Anterior epistaxis is characterized by unilateral, steady, nonmassive bleeding. In contrast, posterior epistaxis … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Cystourethroscopy In this procedure the physician treats the ureteral stricture by ballon dilation, laser, electrocautery or incision through a cystourethroscope. A flexible or rigid cystourethroscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. A catheter with balloon is placed into the uretheral stricture and the balloon is gently inflated. In medical … Read more
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 branches of arteries arising from aorta. We have different vascular families from head to leg. You can refer the below image and know how they … Read more
CPT code 76942 is an diagnostic ultrasonic guidance code for needle placement. This code is used mostly for the percutaneous procedures. Percutaneous surgeries are same day surgery procedure and minimal invasive procedures. These procedures are performed through the skin percutaneously. Hence, guidance is always required for the procedure cpt code. Like Procedure code 76942, there … Read more
Basics of Suture Removal CPT code I know there are many scenarios where we are unable to find the correct CPT code. Especially when we are coding surgery procedure codes, mostly the minor procedures will be included in the main surgery CPT code. Same happen while using modifier like 24, 25 ,27 etc. which one … Read more