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Coding tips for Axillary Lymph node biopsy CPT code 38505 & 38500
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CPT code 38505 & 38500 (Axillary Lymph node biopsy): Coding guide

Basics of CPT code 38505 & 38500 A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells (lymphocytes), which fight…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
When to use CPT code 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248
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CPT code 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248: Vascular Coding tips

Basics of CPT code 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248 Procedure or CPT codes 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248 are used in coding vascular family. These codes are used for selective catheter placement…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
Selective and Non-selective catheterization coding rules
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Selective and Non-selective catheterization coding rules

Difference between Selective and Non-selective catheterization   In interventional radiology coding, most of the medical coder get confuse with selective and non selective catheterization. Since minimal invasive procedure, are divided…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
Coding tips for Thoracentesis CPT code
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Thoracentesis CPT code : Best Coding tips

Basics about Thoracentesis cpt code Thoracentesis is a procedure performed to remove excess fluid (blood or pus) that has accumulated in the space between the outside of the lungs, the pleura,…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
CPT code for ultrasound guided biopsy of thyroid
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CPT code ultrasound guided biopsy of thyroid: Coding tips

Thyroid biopsy is used to find the cause of a nodule in the thyroid gland.. Thyroid gland located in neck, plays an important role in human body. The biopsy of…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
Killer Coding tips for CPT code 11042, 11043 and 11045
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CPT code 11042, 11043 and 11045 : Study Coding Guide

Basics about Wound Debridement CPT codes   Debridement of wound are divided into three types, Excisional, Selective and Non-selective. We are going to learn about excisional debridement first. A sharp…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
When to use New CPT code 43762 & 43763 in 2019
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When to use CPT code 43762 & 43763 for Gastrostomy tube change

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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
Easy trick to learn Cpt Code for Peripheral Angiography
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Cpt Code for Peripheral Angiogram/Angiography Coding Guide

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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
New Epidural Injection CPT code 62320, 62322, 62324 and 62326
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CPT code 62320, 62322, 62323, 62324 & 62326 Coding tips

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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024
Ultimate Guide for CPT code for Chest Tube Placement
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Chest Tube Placement CPT code: Coding Guidelines

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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

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