Coding guide Immune Globulin and Vaccine Codes 2024

Four new vaccine product codes and two new immune globulin codes were established in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2024 code set. This article provides an overview of these new codes. Immune Globulins, Serum or Recombinant Products  90380 Respiratory syncytial virus, monoclonal antibody, seasonal dose; 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use  903811 mL dosage, for … Read more

Remote Multi-Day Complex Uroflowmetry (0811T, 0812T)

Two new Category III codes (0811T, 0812T) were added to the CPT 2024 code set for reporting remote multi-day complex uroflowmetry services. Uroflowmetry is the measurement of urine flow during urination. Other existing uroflowmetry codes describe simple uroflowmetry using nonautomated (eg, stop-watch flow rate, mechanical uroflowmeter) equipment (51736) and complex uroflowmetry using automated (eg, calibrated … Read more

Coding tips for Cystourethroscopy (CPT code 52284) & Radiofrequency Ablation (CPT code 58580)

For the CPT 2024 code set, a new code (52284) was established in the Bladder subsection of the Urinary section to describe cystourethroscopy with mechanical urethral dilation and therapeutic drug delivery via coated balloon. In addition, a new code (58580) was added to the Female Genital System subsection of the Surgery section to report radiofrequency … Read more

Know everything about Global Period here

Global Period

Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, surgical services are valued and paid for as part of “global periods” that include the procedure and the services furnished in the periods immediately before and after the surgical procedure. Surgical services are grouped into Minor Surgery (10 day post-operative period) and Major Surgery (90 day post-operative period). CMS will be … Read more

Superb tips for CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249

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 CPT codes describe angioplasty procedures in the aorta and the brachiocephalic (and branches), renal, visceral arteries and venous region. There are two initial and two … Read more

Coding Guidelines for Injectable Drugs (HCPCS codes)

General Guidelines Use the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) based on code descriptor. Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) codes should only be reported for those drugs that do not have a valid HCPCS code which describes the drug being administered. Remarks are required to include dosage, name of drug, and route of administration. You … Read more

Model Questions & answers for CPC or CCS exam

Model Practice Questions for CPC or CCS exam for Medical coders

Which code(s) describe(s) selective catheterization, imaging, and infusion of verapamil over 20 minutes in the right ICA distribution, followed by a similar infusion in the left ICA distribution? 61645 61650 61650, 61651 61650, 61651, 36224-50, 75898 x       2. Which CPT code describes an inpatient-only procedure for Medicare patients? 37212 37187 61624 61626 … Read more

When to use Lab code 83880 Natriuretic Peptide Testing

When to use Lab code 83880 Natriuretic Peptide Testing

Introduction of CPT code 83880 B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a cardiac neurohormone produced mainly in the left ventricle. It is secreted in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload, factors often found in congestive heart failure (CHF). BNP is increased in congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, and hypertension. … Read more

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