Medical coding

Sample Coded report Humerus Fracture CPT code

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Pre-op Diagnosis: Closed fracture of distal left humerus Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s):  Left – OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS VIA OLECRANON OSTEOTOMY- Wound Class: Clean Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS:  Anesthesia: General Complications: none Findings: complex fx Technique:  The patient was taken to the OR and given general anesthesia. A foley catheter was placed. … Read more

CPT code 85730 (Partial thromboplastin time PTT) Coding Guide

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Code Description of CPT code 85730 ((Partial thromboplastin time PTT) 85730 – Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood This exam may be ordered as a partial thromboplastin time or PTT, or as an activated partial thromboplastin time or APTT. The specimen is plasma. The method is automated coagulation instrument. The partial thromboplastin time … Read more

CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine Coding guide

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New CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine in 2019

From January 1, 2019 coders are using influenza virus vaccine CPT code 90689 (Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4). The short descriptor is VACC IIV4 NO PRSRV 0.25ML IM.     Full description of CPT code 90689 90689 – Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use Payment Basis for Institutional Claims … Read more

Sample coded report for Laparoscopy CPT code

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Pre-op Diagnosis: Pelvic pain syndrome [R10.2] Chronic salpingitis [N70.11] Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Severe pelvic adhesions  Procedure(s):  LAPAROSCOPIC LYSIS OF ADHESIONS – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated  – Incision Closure: Deep and Superficial Layers CHROMOTUBATION TUBALPLASTY LAPAROSCOPIC – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated  – Incision Closure: Deep and Superficial Layers Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): LAPAROSCOPIC LYSIS OF ADHESIONS: CHROMOTUBATION … Read more

Amazing coding tips for Lung Cancer ICD 10 code

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Amazing coding tips for Lung Cancer ICD 10 code

Basics about ICD 10 code for Lung Cancer Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can spread from one site to another site. Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in one or both lung; usually the cells lining the air passages. These abnormal cells divide rapidly which eventually forms tumors. We have … Read more

When to use CPT code 64630, 64632 & 64640

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Description of CPT code 64630, 64632 & 64640  This procedure (CPT code 64630) is performed to treat chronic pain of the external genitalia, pelvis, and anorectal region. The pudendal nerve is destroyed using chemical, thermal, electrical, or radiofrequency techniques, which may be used independently or in combination. This procedure is designed to destroy the specific … Read more

When to use CPT code 22526 and 22527

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Description of CPT code 22526 and 22527 Percutaneous intradiscal annuloplasty is a minimally invasive technique performed under fluoroscopic guidance to treat small tears in the annulus without an associated disc protrusion. The most common technique is intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). In IDET, the physician advances a needle into the disc using x-ray image guidance. The … Read more

Coding guide for Anesthesia CPT codes 00731, 00732, 00811, 00812 & 00813

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  Medical coders has to use anesthesia cpt codes in the gastro-endoscopic section. CPT code 00731, 00732, 00811, 00812 and 00813 are the added procedure codes in this section.    Three anesthesia service CPT codes have been deleted.   01180 Anesthesia for obturator neurectomy; extrapelvic   01190 intrapelvic   01682  Anesthesia for shoulder cast application, removal … Read more

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