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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
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