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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
List of New Category III Section Codes for 2022 0674T Laparoscopic insertion of new or replacement of permanent implantable synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation system for augmentation of cardiac function, including an implantable pulse generator and diaphragmatic lead(s) 0675T Laparoscopic insertion of new or replacement of diaphragmatic lead(s), permanent implantable synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation system for augmentation of … Read more
Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Procedure: CERVICAL FACET INJECTION LEFT C5-6 and C6-7 Diagnosis: Cervical Spondylosis The patient has been referred to the Pain Management Center for cervical facet injection treatment of chronic axial neck pain. The patient has had long standing cervical pain thought to be facet joint generated and which has been refractory … Read more