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Denial Code 97 Explained: Why Your Payment Might Already Be Covered

Understanding Denial Code 97 Denial code 97 signifies that the benefit for a specific service has already been encompassed within the payment or allowance for another service or procedure that…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 21, 2024

Medical coding

Vasectomy CPT Code Unveiled: Master the Art of Coding”

Basics of Vasectomy CPT code A vasectomy is a surgical procedure used as a method of male contraception. During the procedure, the vas deferens—the tubes that carry sperm from the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 16, 2024

Medical coding

Pulmonary Tissue Ventilation Analysis (0807T, 0808T) coding tips

Basics of Pulmonary tissue ventilation analysis code 0807T, 0808T For the CPT 2024 code set, two new Category III codes (0807T, 0808T) were established to report pulmonary tissue ventilation analysis.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 1, 2024

ICD 10 Medical coding

New Neoplasm ICD-10 codes for 2025

In 2025, their are many new ICD 10 codes in Chapter 2 neoplasm. Yes, their will be separate ICD-10 CM codes for neoplasm in remission phase. Remission means that the signs…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 30, 2024

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2025 CPT codes changes Anticipated for Medical coders

For the 2025 edition of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, several revisions in radiology codes have been proposed. These updates include the introduction of new codes for reporting…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 9, 2024

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CPT Codes Updates for 2024-2025 Influenza Season and Other Vaccines

The American Medical Association (AMA) has updated its CPT code set to include new vaccine codes for the 2024-2025 influenza season, as well as for pneumonia and meningitis. These updates,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 8, 2024

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J1010 CPT code update for Medical coders

Important Updates to HCPCS Codes for Methylprednisolone and Methotrexate (Effective April 1, 2024) : J1010 CPT update The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Healthcare Common…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 10, 2024

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Plantar Fasciitis ICD-10: Your Guide to Understanding the Code

Basics of Plantar fasciitis ICD-10 CM coding Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia that connects your heel to your toes, which can cause intense pain in your foot. M72.2, plantar…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 25, 2024

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CPT code 20561 : Unknown Coding tips

Basics of CPT code 20561 In this exam, the physician inserts a dry solid filament needle through the skin and into one or two muscles in CPT code 20560 and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 19, 2024

Medical coding

CPT code 99395 : Best Coding tips

Basics of CPT code 99395 Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine services are typically well-patient examinations for established patients presenting for reevaluations and/or management of overall health condition with code selection dependent…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 19, 2024