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CPC stands for Certified Professional Coder. CPC is an exam conducted by AAPC for medical coders or any professional who wants to make a career in medical coding. If you have visited AAPC website you can see there is n number of coders are being certified every month. Now, we are here to just clear … Read more
Basics of Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161 We have lot of CPT codes in different facility for each specific exam. Already we have discussed many procedure codes but still we have many CPT codes remaining which need to be discussed. Today, we will discuss about the Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161. … Read more
Basics about Colorectal Cancer American Cancer Society ranks colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. • Estimated 100K cases every year • Over 43,000 cases of rectal cancer • Risk in men one in 23 and one in 25 for women Colon cancer is preventable • When detected early—less likely … Read more
Basics about Hemodialysis and its CPT codes Dialysis is a process to remove toxins from the blood and to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance when the kidneys no longer function. while, in peritoneal dialysis, a fluid is introduced into the peritoneal cavity that removes toxins and electrolytes, which passively leach into the fluid. Hemofiltration, similar … Read more
Basics of CPT code 99205 As part of the continued effort to simplify documentation requirements and reduce burden, the CPT Editorial Panel revised the E/M documentation guidelines for several other E/M services in January 2023. The 2023 changes are largely an expanded application of the 2021 office visit E/M guideline changes. CPT code 99205, 99202, … Read more
1. A surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination was performed for a colorectal polyp by a CLIA waived lab. How is this coded? A. 88305 B. 88305QW C. 88307 D. 88307QW Read also: When to use CPT code 88305 by medical coders 2. Which illness is not a type of leukemia? A. BCC B. AML … Read more
Claim Adjustment Group Codes CO Contractual Obligation Contract obligations are those duties that each party is legally responsible for in acontract agreement. In a contract, each party exchanges something of value, whether it be a product, services, money, etc. On both sides of the agreement, each party has various obligations in connected with this exchange CR Corrections and ReversalNote: This … Read more
Basics of HIDA scan CPT code 78226 and 78227 Hepatobiliary system nuclear imaging tracks the production and flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine using a radioactive tracer that highlights the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder if the gallbladder has not been surgically removed. This procedure may also be referred to as … Read more
Basics of Stress test cpt code 93015, 93016, 93017 & 93018 Their is a lot of confusion regarding coding Stress test cpt code. Many coders still not able to code these procedures correctly. These procedure are very frequently coded in outpatient settings. Today we will learn about the Stress test cpt codes and when should … Read more
Since, we are here to learn about medical coding, we have to go through the charts as well. The medical coding charts are little difficult to understand in the beginning but once you become in reading the report then their won’t be any problem. Some of the medical coding examples or sample charts i am … Read more