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Basic information on Obesity ICD-10 CM codes Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much.Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account to measure body size. E66* category codes are used as ICD-10 code for diagnosis reimbursement … Read more
Hypothyroidism ICD 10 CM coding Information The deficiency of thyroid activity, characterized by decrease in basal metabolic rate, fatigue, and lethargy, if left untreated, it may lead to Hypothyroidism or myxedema. ICD-Code E03.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Hypothyroidism, Unspecified. Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body … Read more
What is RVUs, wRVUs & RVU Calculator ? RVU stands for Relative value unit. It is a cost or value assigned for each CPT and HCPCS code by CMS (Centre for Medicare and Medicaid) for providing a service. It has majorly three components, physician work, physician expenses and malpractice overhead. The values of cost of … Read more
Basic information about ICD-10 CM code for Dementia Dementia is characterized by the development of multiple cognitive deficits such as memory impairment and cognitive disturbances including aphasia, apraxia, and agnosia. The ICD-10-CM classifies dementia (categories F01, F02, and F03) on the basis of the etiology (i.e., vascular, other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified) and severity (i.e., unspecified, mild, moderate, … Read more
In medical coding, both CPT and ICD 10 codes have specific coding guidelines. The ICD 10 coding guidelines are given in the first pages of the ICD 10 code book, while CPT coding guidelines are given in front of each chapter in the CPT code book. Coding guidelines are always important in all places, wherever … Read more
Description of CPT code 87804 This test may be requested as a rapid antigen test for influenza. A highly contagious, acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, influenza is caused by a single-strand RNA virus known as an influenza virus. Sample is respiratory secretion, such as nasal aspirate, a nasopharyngeal or throat swab, or sputum … Read more
Basics of HCPCS code G0402, G0438 & G0439 The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a free annual preventive visit which focuses on providing a personalized prevention plan of services for Medicare Advantage members. The AWV is not a routine physical exam. AWV can be performed by Physician (doctor of medicine or osteopathy), qualified non-physician practitioner … Read more
Basics of Cpt code 76801 & 76802 This is a diagnostic ultrasound imaging technique in which bouncing sound waves far above the level of human perception through interior body structures. The sound waves pass through different densities of tissue and reflect back to a receiving unit at varying speeds. The unit converts the waves to … Read more
Basics of 97535 CPT code A healthcare provider is required to give proper instruction to a person especially in cases of recovery from acute disease. Below is the description of 97535 CPT code. 97535 – Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use … Read more
Basics of CPT code 92081, 92081 and 92083 As medical coders we have to know about each procedure code because mainly billing is dependent on CPT codes. Even a single change in digit of CPT code will change the dollar value of that procedure code hence medical coders should accurately report the CPT codes. Today, … Read more