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Basics of CPT code 93594, 93595, 93596, 93597 & 93598 New codes are added for congenital heart catheterizations. The old codes 93530-93539 were deleted. The new codes are based on normal vs abnormal native connections. In Normal native connections blood flows along the expected course through the right and left heart chambers and the great vessels. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 80503, 80504, 80505 & 80506 Code selection can be based on time or level of complexity per medical decision making. Medical decision making describes CPT code 80503 as low in number and complexity of problems, amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed, and risk of complications and/or morbidity of patient … Read more
Basics of Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) CPT code 42975 Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), also known as sleep nasoendoscopy or nasopharyngoscopy, is an upper airway evaluation technique which uses a flexible fiberoptic endoscope to examine the site of airway obstruction while individuals are in a sedative-induced sleep designed to mimic the natural sleep state. The purpose … Read more
Today, we will checkout the coding guidelines for remote monitoring cpt codes for medical coders. These codes needs have been added in 2019 and have separate coding guidelines. The three new CPT code 99453, 99454 & 99457 that cover remote patient monitoring equipment, setup and monitoring services are added. These codes represent how health care professionals … Read more
We have different set of codes in medical coding. CPT codes, ICD 10 and Modifiers are the main pillars of Medical coding. If you are good in finding correct code, you will be perfect medical coder. CPT code are responsible for payment of procedures, since each CPT code represent a Procedure or Exam and has … Read more
In radiology facility, the medical charts are very descriptive. Yes, there are certain specific information given in chart for coding correct CPT and ICD 10 codes. As per my experience, the Technique, Reason for exam & the Conclusion (impression) are the main section of radiology medical charts to code them perfectly. Now, to code a … Read more
Basics about Q6 modifier Locum physicians are the Credential Medicare substitute physician who is also called as locum tenens. These physicians are independent contractor. The physician takes care of regular physician services in their absence. These physicians are paid a fixed price by the regular physician for taking care of services in their absence. The … Read more
As a medical coder, I always wanted to learn all the coding facilities. The best thing I like about medical coding is that, you can learn everything here. The amount of knowledge you gain while coding a medical report is unbelievable. Initially people have difficulty in coding a medical report, but when they know everything … Read more
Procedures codes are very important in Medical coding. The process of payment mostly depends on CPT codes. Each CPT code refers a procedure, which has a particular dollar value. Medical coders need to use one or multiple procedure codes to define a procedure. But, even a single unit of change in CPT code will completely … Read more
Medical coding is a great career option for most of the professionals. But, in any field one has to keep learning to be ahead in this competitive world. Such competition is also there between medical coders. Coding CPT and ICD code for a medical report is not easy for everyone. Many of us think we … Read more