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Arthrogram CPT codes superb coding guide
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…
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CPT code 30901,30903, 30905, 30906: Coding tips for Nasal Hemorrhage
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.…
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CPT code for Cystourethroscopy Unique Coding guide
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…
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CPT code 76942: Ultrasonic guidance Needle Placement NonVascular
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…
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CPT code 77002, 77003, 77001 : Fluoroscopy guidance tips
Basics of Fluoroscopy CPT code 77002, 76001, 77001, 77003 Fluoroscopy is used mostly as a guidance in coding interventional radiology reports. I always used to have little confusion while using…
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CPT code 93306/93307; Coding tips for Echocardiography (ECG/EKG)
Basics of CPT code 93306/93307 Echocardiography/Electrocardiography There are different CPT codes for Echocardiography in medical coding. They are mainly divided into transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram. If you are new to…
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Superb tips for Tunneled Central Venous Catheter CPT codes
In medical coding, we code all type of procedures. These procedures are simple, complex or look complex but are simple. Here, I would consider Central or PICC catheter placement procedures…
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Best Coding tips for CPT code 36569
Basics of CPT code 36569 A central venous catheter, also called a central line, is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients, or blood products over…
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Amazing tips for CPT code 75989 for Abscess Drainage
Percutaneous procedures are little difficult to code. We have seen some of the procedures like Fine needle aspiration, arthrocentesis, Breast biopsy, myelogram etc. always have a primary procedure code followed…
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Superb tips for CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249
There are many CPT codes for Angioplasty in vascular surgery coding. We will discuss the use of CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249, which are used for angioplasty. These…