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When to use Lab code 83880 Natriuretic Peptide Testing

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,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 23, 2024

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Sample Coded report Humerus Fracture CPT code

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 20, 2024

ICD 10 Medical coding

CPT code 85730 (Partial thromboplastin time PTT) Coding Guide

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 17, 2024

ICD 10 Medical coding

When to use ICD 10 Status Z codes as Secondary diagnosis

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 14, 2024

ICD 10 Medical coding

How to choose Primary diagnosis in Medical coding

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,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 14, 2024

New CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine in 2019

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CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine Coding guide

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. …

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 13, 2024

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Sample coded report for Laparoscopy CPT code

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 11, 2024

ICD 10 Medical coding Radiology

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 9, 2024

Medical coding

When to use CPT code 64630, 64632 & 64640

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 7, 2024

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When to use CPT code 22526 and 22527

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2024