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Superb coding tips for CPT code 36473, 36474, 36475 and 36476
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Superb coding tips for CPT code 36473, 36474, 36475 and 36476

Basics about CPT code 36473, 36474, 36475 and 36476 As we know there have been many changes in Procedures codes in 2017. I have already discussed about the removal of…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 6, 2023
Coding Selective and Non Selective Catheter Placement of Lower Extremity
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Coding Selective and Non Selective Catheter Placement of Lower Extremity

Selective versus Non Selective Catheter Placement There are two types of vascular catheter placements: Non-selective and Selective Non-selective catheter placement is any of the following: Placement of a catheter or…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 2, 2023
Coding Rules for Modifier 22, 23, 24 and 25
Posted inModifier IR procedure Surgery

Coding Rules for Modifier 22, 23, 24 and 25

Modifiers play a very important role in procedure coding. As a medical coder, I have always struggled a lot in using modifiers. Even when I was preparing for my CPC…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 23, 2023
When to code CPT code 77003 and When not
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CPT code 77003: Do and don’t Coding Tips

Basic about Cpt Code 77003 Guidance codes are important in Interventional radiology coding. Percutaneous surgery procedure is mostly depending upon guidance like ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. The imaging guidance CPT…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 19, 2023
Awesome tips to learn CPT Code for Coil Embolization
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CPT Code 37241,37242, 37243, 37244 : Embolization Coding tips

Basics about Cpt code for Coil Embolization Coil Embolization procedures are done to stop hemorrhage, to stop growth of tumors, varicocele or any congenital or acquired venous malformations. Earlier we…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 5, 2023
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Peritoneal-venous shunt Coding Guide

Basics about Peritoneal-venous shunt CPT code 49425, 49426, 49427, 49428 & 49429 A peritoneal-venous shunt is a surgical connection made between the peritoneal space and the venous system. Peritoneovenous shunts…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 11, 2023
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CPT code 75705 (Spinal Angiography) Coding tips for Coders

Basics of Spinal Angiography CPT code 75705 Spinal angiography involves catheter placement into paired spinal arteries (intercostal above and lumbar below the diaphragm) with injection of contrast and imaging of…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 11, 2023
Role of CDI Specialist in Medical Coding
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Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist role in coding

Basics of Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI stands for Clinical Documentation Improvement, a specialist which play a vital role in healthcare system. CDI along with coders can help a lot in…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 20, 2022
Secret tips Carotid Artery &Innominate Artery Stent Placement
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CPT code 37217 & 37218 (Carotid & Innominate Artery Stent) Coding Tips

Basics of CPT code 37217 & 37218 We know that for upper extremity catheterization we have CPT codes ranging for 36221-36228. These codes are bundled codes and includes all the…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 19, 2022
When to use CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218
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CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218 : Vascular Coding

Basics of CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218 A selective catheter placement is performed in a thoracic or brachiocephalic branch of a single vascular family of the arterial system. A…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 9, 2022

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