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New COVID-19 Vaccine Code 0034A Coding Guidelines

January 20, 2022 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The CPT Editorial Panel has approved a new vaccine administration code (0034A) for the administration of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster for patients who had previously received the Janssen single-dose primary vaccine. Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids 0031A Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, DNA, … Read more

CDC Releases New Diagnosis Codes for 2022

January 17, 2022 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

CMS also released Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group (MS-DRG) V39.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its April 1, 2022 diagnosis files on Dec. 23, 2021. The updated files include a Tabular Addendum, Index Addendum, Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines update, ICD-10-CM Order File, and List of Codes and Descriptions. The Tabular Addendum … Read more

2022 E/M Shared/Split Services Rules

January 5, 2022 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Definition of Split/shared services E/M services performed jointly by a physician and non-physician practitioner in a facility setting (outpatient department, inpatient, emergency department, skilled nursing facility) Prior to 2021, shared services were a Medicare concept For Medicare, payment differential for services billed by physicians and NPPs. In 2021, the AMA added the concept of shared … Read more

Killer Tricks for Preparation of CPC Certification exam

March 29, 2022January 2, 2022 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Killer Tricks for Preparing for CPC Certification exam

Basics about CPC Certification To learn basic medical coding the professional should have well verse knowledge about anatomy and physiology of human body. Having perfect knowledge of human anatomy and physiology will help you in taking first step towards CPC certification. The CPT and ICD codebooks are the main players of CPC Certification exam. These … Read more

Practice Medical Coding Question & Answers for Medical coders

October 25, 2023December 23, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

1. What Z code is used to represent an encounter for a routine child health examination with abnormal findings? A. Z00.00 B. Z01.818 C. Z00.121 D. Z01.419 2. If the provider’s assessment indicates an overweight patient has been binge eating with vomiting, which code is most appropriate? A. F50.2 B. F50.81 C. F50.02 D. F50.82 … Read more

List of Revenue Codes for Medical coders

December 14, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics for Revenue codes Their are specific revenues codes assigned to different section of medical facility or department, which have a specific set of procedure codes or CPT codes. These revenue codes are very helpful for medical billing. The medical coders and billing professional will we very much aware of the revenue codes. Below are … Read more

List of New CPT codes for 2022

December 10, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

New Surgery Codes for 2022 33894 – Endovascular stent repair of coarctation of the ascending, transverse, or descending thoracic or abdominal aorta, involving stent placement; across major side branches 33895 – not across major side branches 33897 – Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of native or recurrent coarctation of the aorta 42975 – Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with … Read more

HCPCS codes Radiologic Procedures, Ostomy Supplies

November 25, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Supplies For Radiologic Procedures A4641 Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified A4642 Indium In-111 satumomab pendetide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 6 millicuries A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each A4649 Surgical supply; miscellaneous A4650 Implantable radiation dosimeter, each A4651 Calibrated microcapillary tube, each A4652 Microcapillary tube sealant A4653 Peritoneal dialysis catheter anchoring device, belt, … Read more

HCPCS codes for Incontinence Appliances And Care Supplies

November 23, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

A4310 Insertion tray without drainage bag and without catheter (accessories only) A4311 Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling catheter, Foley type, two-way latex with coating (Teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4312 Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling catheter, Foley type, two-way, all silicone A4313 Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling … Read more

HCPCS codes for Medical And Surgical Supplies

November 21, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

A4206 Syringe with needle, sterile, 1 cc or less, each A4207 Syringe with needle, sterile 2 cc, each A4208 Syringe with needle, sterile 3 cc, each A4209 Syringe with needle, sterile 5 cc or greater, each A4210 Needle-free injection device, each A4211 Supplies for self-administered injections A4212 Non-coring needle or stylet with or without catheter … Read more