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Question 1 A patient receives two vaccines that are administered intramuscularly and two vaccines that are administered orally. The patient receives no counseling on the vaccines. Which codes should be used to report these services? A. 90471 x2, 90473 x2 B. 90471, +90472, 90473, +90474 C. 90471, +90472, +90474 x2 D. 90460, +90461 x3 Question … Read more
Basics about X ray Chest Cpt Code 71045-71048 X rays are the most frequently coded charts in the profession of medical coding. As we know, the most commonly coded x rays are chest x rays. Chest x rays have different CPT codes depending on the number of views. Their are new CPT codes for Chest X-ray … Read more
Basics of CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 represent procedures performed specifically for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). In FAI, the femoral head and acetabulum, a ball and socket joint do not fit perfectly. This will cause friction during hip movements, which can cause damage to the hip joint. … Read more
Basics of Modifiers Modifier plays a key roles in modification of procedure and also in the proper payment. Modifiers helps in changing or altering the procedure based on the scenario or situation the exam is performed. We all know their are different payment and instructional modifiers. Payment modifiers direct affect the payment hence should be … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76881 and 76882 Their are many codes in radiology facility which are divided as completed and limited category. For example, the ultrasound abdomen has completed ultrasound (cpt code 76700) and limited US abdomen (CPT code 76705) codes. The complete abdomen exam included all the eight organs while limited abdomen exam is … Read more
Basics of CPT code 36415 (Venipuncture) Venipuncture is surgical puncture of a vein especially for the withdrawal of blood or for intravenous medication. There are several different methods for the collection of a blood sample. The most common method and site of venipuncture is the insertion of a needle into the cubital vein of the … Read more
Basics of Cardioversion CPT code 92960 & 92661 Cardioversion has been coded as external and internal procedure in medical coding. CPT code 92960 and 92961 are used to report cardioversion . Elective or external cardioversion is most often used to treat atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter if anti-arrhythmic drugs fail to convert the heart back … Read more
Being a Medical coder, we always face new challenges in coding ICD 10 codes. In ICD 9 diagnosis codes, we were not so much confused because of limited number of codes. For example, earlier we used to code only one code for pregnancy complication irrespective of first, second or third trimester, but ICD 10 we … Read more
Description of CPT code 99441, 99442 & 99443 Telephone E/M services are provided to a patient, parent, or guardian and do not originate from a related E/M service within the previous seven days and do not lead to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment. Telephone services are … Read more
Preventive medicine services focus on the health of individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health, well being, and to prevent disease, disability, and premature death. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES, NEW PATIENT Initial preventive medicine services are typically well-patient examinations for new patients with code selection dependent upon the patient’s age. These services … Read more