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Their are many new HCPCS level II codes will be used effectively 1st April 2024. Also, you will get to see some changes or revision on some codes from April 2024. With some additions and revision their are some deletion of codes as well which will not be used after 1st April 2024. These all … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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