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While assigning diagnosis codes for chronic conditions may seem straight- forward, some confusion remains regarding which conditions should be coded in the outpatient setting. Medical coders are responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM codes for all diagnoses made by a healthcare professional that affect the patient’s care. These codes tell a detailed story about the patient’s condition, … Read more
Basics of Principal care management CPT codes Principal care management services are provided to patients for a single high-risk disease. There is one complex condition that is chronic and expected to last a minimum of three months that puts the patient at substantial risk of exacerbation, functional decline, hospitalization, or death. The disease-specific care plan … Read more
Question 1 Which CPT code would be reported for a cystourethroscopy with removal of a ureteral calculus? 52320 52325 52332 52352 Question 2 A physician performs a cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy and treatment of intra-renal stricture through balloon dilation. Which CPT code would be reported? 52344 52345 52346 52351 Question 3 Which CPT code would be … Read more
Description of CPT code 92526 92526 Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding The treatment of swallowing disorders is aimed at finding the specific cause of the dysfunction to treat the problem, such as anti-reflux medications to decrease stomach acidity or improve esophageal motility. Patients who have had strokes and cannot be treated … Read more
Basics of CPT code 33900, 33901, 33902, 33903, 33904 CPT Code 33900, 33901, 33902, 33903, 33904 describe endovascular repair of pulmonary artery stenosis by stent placement. CPT Codes 33900, 33901 describe stent placement within the pulmonary arteries via normal native connections, defined as superior vena cava/inferior vena cava to right atrium, then right ventricle, then pulmonary arteries. CPT Codes 33902, 33903 describe stent placement within … Read more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its present-day updates to the Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system and the International Classification of Diseases, tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Effective April 2023, healthcare leaders could have 42 ICD-10-CM and 34 ICD-10-PCS additions to navigate. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released … Read more
What is Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam? To make a career in medical coding, the coder should carry a certificate from AAPC or AHIMA. To clear the certification exam, the coders needs to have full knowledge about medical coding and billing. Since the last decade, the number of certified medical coders has increased significantly. In … Read more
1. The patient is seen for acute gastroenteritis, nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which diagnosis or diagnoses should be reported? 1. The patient is seen for acute gastroenteritis, nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which diagnosis or diagnoses should be reported? A. Acute gastroenteritis B. Acute gastroenteritis, vomiting C. Nausea with vomiting, and abdominal pain … Read more
Question 1 Which of the following is necessary to report an underdosing code? A. The provider must document a change in the patient’s condition. B. The provider must document that the patient is not taking the medication as prescribed. C. The provider must update the medication list. D. No additional documentation is necessary. Question … Read more
What does Medical coder do and how much they earn? Medical coder assign Universal codes (Numeric or alphanumeric) for diagnosis and procedure codes, which is a done in medical coding section of RCM cycle (Revenue cycle management). Medical coding is now considered as the best career option for life science professional. Being a medical coder … Read more