Medical coding

Question 1 A licensed clinical social worker is called into a group home where a resident is experiencing a mental crisis and threatening to harm himself and others. The social…

At an annual visit, the physician notes that the 15-year-old patient has obesity, with a BMI of 35. How is this coded? A. Z68.53 B. Z68.54 C. Z68.55 D. Z68.56…

In the case of a hip revision surgery, which CPT® code should be used if both the complete acetabular and complete femoral components are revised? A. 27137 B. 27134 C.…

A patient is documented as having hypertension, end-stage renal disease, and diastolic congestive heart failure. The patient receives dialysis. How is this coded? A. I13.2, N18.6, I50.30, Z99.2 B. I13.2,…

Which ICD-10-CM code would you use to document trichiasis of the upper right eyelid without entropion? A. H02.051 B. H02.052 C. H02.054 D. H02.055 2. A 10-year-old patient presents with…

The American Medical Association (AMA) released its quarterly update to the CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes within the Pathology and Laboratory section on October 1st. These crucial modifications, though…

The Fundamentals: CPT Codes vs. CMS Regulations CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes are the foundation of our billing language. Developed and maintained by the AMA (American Medical Association), these proprietary…

Introduction on FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Updates This document details recent modifications to the procedural codes, primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system (specifically joints and bones), and nervous system. These…

Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) updates CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to reflect changes in technology, care delivery, and policy. These updates aren’t just administrative—they directly impact how…