Medical coding

Basics of Bunions ICD-10 CM coding A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the … Read more

Basics of Norovirus infection ICD-10 CM Coding Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is possible to develop immunity to specific types of Noroviruses, according to CDC. ICD-10 code A08.11 for Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Certain … Read more

Basics of Rheumatoid arthritis ICD-10 CM coding Rheumatoid arthritis (ra) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers ICD-10 code M06. 9 for Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by … Read more

Basic information about J3301 CPT/HCPCS code Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to treat inflammatory disorders such as severe allergies and skin conditions, asthma, and arthritis; as an immunosuppressant in some immune system disorders; as short-term or palliative therapy for ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and Crohn’s disease; management of certain blood disorders; and palliative … Read more

Basics of 96127 CPT code Emotional/behavioral assessments may be performed by medical and mental health professionals in the clinical setting and also by trained professionals in the educational setting. These assessments gather information regarding feelings and emotions and problem behaviors through direct observation of the individual and/or questionnaires completed by the individual, caregivers, teachers, and … Read more

Basics of CPT code 90834 Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental illness and behavioral disturbances in which the physician or other qualified health care professional, through definitive therapeutic communication, attempts to alleviate the emotional disturbances, reverse or change maladaptive patterns of behavior, and encourage personality growth and development. CPT code 90834 is used for reporting … Read more

Basics of 90791 & 90792 CPT code Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is an integrated biopsychosocial assessment, including history, mental status, and recommendations. The evaluation may include communication with family or other sources and review and ordering of diagnostic studies. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is an integrated biopsychosocial and medical assessment, including history, mental status, … Read more

Coding description of 99091 CPT code 99091; Collection and interpretation of physiologic data (eg, ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring) digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to the physician or other qualified health care professional, qualified by education, training, licensure/regulation (when applicable) requiring a minimum of 30 minutes of time, each 30 days … Read more