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RIGHT BREAST: 10:00 at 7 cm from the nipple: Invasive ductal carcinoma, preliminary histologic grade 3, ductal carcinoma in situ. 9:30, 10 cm from the nipple: Invasive ductal carcinoma, preliminary histologic grade 3, ductal carcinoma in situ. Right axillary lymph node: Invasive carcinoma, compatible with mammary tumor origin. Additional Findings : None Procedures: Ultrasound guided … Read more
Description of CPT code 90670 Pneumococcal vaccine provides protection against infections of the lungs, blood, and brain. A vaccine produces active immunization by inducing the immune system to build its own antibodies against specific microorganisms/viruses. The body retains memory of the antibody production pattern for long-term protection. CPT code 90670 describes an active suspension conjugate … Read more
In medical coding, we have different facilities. I have shared lot of information on diagnostic and interventional radiology facility, but today I will share some coding guide on laboratory test. Yes, today I will share how a lipid panel is coded using a procedure code. Lipid panel CPT code 80061 is used when all the test … Read more
Basics about CPT or HCPCS code G0463 In 2014, CMS proposed to collapse the five levels of evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes in OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System) and replace them with three new HCPCS G-codes, including one APC for all clinic visits, one for all Type A ED visits, and one for all Type … Read more
Basics of Anemia ICD 10 CM code As per the 2023 updates Code D64.9 should be coded for Anemia ICD 10 CM as unspecified diagnosis. Anemia disease falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. The old code for ICD-9 CM Code (Transition) was … Read more
Basics of Osteoporosis ICD-10 CM Coding Osteoporosis is a systemic condition that affects all bones of the musculoskeletal system and leads to an increased risk of pathological fractures. In osteoporosis, the bones are thinner and weaker than normal. Osteoporosis is classified to categories M80 and M81 depending on whether a current pathological fracture is present … Read more
Basic information for Chest pain ICD 10 CM coding The billable Chest pain ICD 10 code for unspecified is R07.9, their are other specified codes as well which is shared below. Most of the chest exam like ultrasound, X-ray, CT or MRI etc has chest pain has symptom as chief complaint. Most of the times … Read more
Basic information on Headache ICD 10 code R51.9 Headache is very common symptoms for many disorders. R51.9 is the billable diagnosis code for Headache in ICD 10 coding. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 784.0. Headache following lumbar puncture is assigned to code G97.1, Other reaction to spinal or lumbar puncture. Description of Headache Diagnosis Code in … Read more
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