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We have now almost became familiar with the ICD 10 codes. We all are now familiar with the difference between the ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The new diagnosis codes are huge in numbers. The ICD 10 codes are more specific compared to ICD 9 codes. Also, the new terms like Excludes 1 and … Read more
In all medical coding facility, ICD codes play a very important role. The sequencing of diagnosis codes should be correct for proper payment of the Procedure. As a medical coder, I have seen how coders struggle to code the ICD 10 diagnosis codes. Today, I am just here to share my knowledge on coding the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Neurology codes report the electronic analysis and programming of the neurostimulator by a physician or other qualified health care professional performed in an outpatient or inpatient setting, operating suite, or surgical recovery unit. These codes (CPT code 95976, 95977, 95983 & 95984) revolve around a device called Neurostimulator. A neurostimulator, a device that provides chronic … Read more
Description of CPT code 96547 and 96548 Procedure codes 96547, 96548 describe hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedure that includes intraoperative perfusion of a heated chemotherapy agent into the abdominal cavity through catheters. The HIPEC procedure is distinct from the primary procedure and may include chemotherapy agent selection, confirmation of perfusion equipment settings for chemotherapy agent … Read more