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“A” Versus “D” Encounter: How to code them perfectly

Injuries are the big headache in ICD 10 coding. Since, the time ICD 10 has been implemented, their has been high increase in coding errors in injury and fracture coding.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 1, 2022

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New COVID-19 Vaccine Code 0034A Coding Guidelines

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 20, 2022

COVID19 ICD 10 Inpatient

CDC Releases New Diagnosis Codes for 2022

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 17, 2022

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2022 E/M Shared/Split Services Rules

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 5, 2022

Killer Tricks for Preparing for CPC Certification exam

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Killer Tricks for Preparation of 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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 2, 2022

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Practice Medical Coding Question & Answers for Medical coders

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 23, 2021

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List of Revenue Codes for Medical coders

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 14, 2021

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List of New CPT codes for 2022

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 10, 2021

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HCPCS codes Radiologic Procedures, Ostomy Supplies

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 25, 2021

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HCPCS codes for Incontinence Appliances And Care Supplies

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 23, 2021