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When your cardiologist performs a cardiac stress test using a sub- maximal or maximal treadmill, pharmacological stressor, or an exercise bike, you must check the medical documentation carefully for important details such as which components of the cardiac stress test your cardiologist performed. Additionally, if your cardiologist performs a stress echo with a stress test, … Read more
Basics of CPT code 67516 A new code (67516) has been added to the CPT 2024 code set within the Eye and Ocular Adnexa subsection of the Surgery section to report suprachoroidal injection of a pharmacologic agent. As a result of the changes in this subsection, Category III code 0465T, Suprachoroidal injection of a pharmacologic … Read more
will Medicare premiums increase in 2023? On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. Medicare Part B premium prices are getting cheaper and Part A … Read more
Basics of CPT code 88175 A screening Pap test (called a Pap smear) is a lab test used to detect early cervical cancer. A health care provider takes a cervical cell sample and interprets the test results. A screening pelvic exam helps detect precancers, genital cancers, infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), reproductive system abnormalities, and … Read more
Basics about BRCA1 and BRCA2 CPT codes BRCA1 is a gene within a class of genes that are known as tumor suppressors. Mutations of the BRCA1 gene have been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Specimen is blood. This test is performed to determine what, if any, mutations have affected the BRCA1 gene. The … Read more
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is an exam of 5 hours 40 minutes. This certified coder exam is conducted by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). AHIMA also conduct some medical coding certification exams. CPC certification exam decides your future career in Medical coding. However, you have two attempts to clear CPC exam, but I would … Read more
CPT codes represent the procedures. Each specific procedure or CPT code carries a specific dollar ($) value. Yes, all game revolves around the money, which is hidden in this five digit numerial code called as CPT Code. Only, Medical coders and billers will be knowing about these confidential CPT codes and how to decode them … Read more
Urinary System Urinary system codes 50080 and 50081 have been revised in this section to include more detail to clarify a percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy lithotripsy procedure. Male Genital System One new code (55867) has been added to the male genital system section to describe a laparoscopic simple subtotal prostatectomy, including robotic assistance when used. … Read more
The new year 2023 will have many additional CPT codes in the codebook. The CY 2023 updates include 102 new codes, 68 deleted codes, and 87 codes with revised long descriptions. The updates are effective beginning January 1, 2023. Evaluation and Management The Evaluation and Management (E/M) section has one addition, 26 deletions, and 50 … Read more
Basics of Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) CPT code 43497 Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a procedure in which a scope is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus. Part of the muscle layer of the lower part of the esophagus, the sphincter, and the upper part of the stomach is removed. POEM has been … Read more