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Basics of HCPCS code G0402, G0438 & G0439 The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a free annual preventive visit which focuses on providing a personalized prevention plan of services for Medicare Advantage members. The AWV is not a routine physical exam. AWV can be performed by Physician (doctor of medicine or osteopathy), qualified non-physician practitioner … Read more
Basics of Cpt code 76801 & 76802 This is a diagnostic ultrasound imaging technique in which bouncing sound waves far above the level of human perception through interior body structures. The sound waves pass through different densities of tissue and reflect back to a receiving unit at varying speeds. The unit converts the waves to … Read more
Basics of 97535 CPT code A healthcare provider is required to give proper instruction to a person especially in cases of recovery from acute disease. Below is the description of 97535 CPT code. 97535 – Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use … Read more
Basics of CPT code 92081, 92081 and 92083 As medical coders we have to know about each procedure code because mainly billing is dependent on CPT codes. Even a single change in digit of CPT code will change the dollar value of that procedure code hence medical coders should accurately report the CPT codes. Today, … Read more
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