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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
Ultrasound Complete vs Limited Abdomen In Radiology facility, one CPT code can be used for multiple organs or anatomic site. As we know radiology CPT codes falls under 70000 and 90000 series. We have already learnt about CT, MRI, ultrasound CPT codes here. But, still some of medical coders get confused in coding either MRI … Read more
Question 1 A patient comes to the office for a follow-up. She had carcinoma OUQ right breast, ER positive, bilateral mastectomy. Her mammogram last month did not show any evidence of disease. The provider evaluates her and asks her to follow up after six months. How do you code the encounter? A. C50.411, Z17.0, Z92.13 … Read more
Basics of CBC CPT code 85025 & 85027 These tests may be ordered as a complete automated blood count (CBC). The specimen is whole blood. Method is automated cell counter. These codes include the measurement of erythrocytes (red blood cells or RBC), leukocytes (white blood cells or WBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit (volume of packed red blood … Read more
Difference Between Basic (BMP) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) (CPT code 80053) Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) – tests that measure blood sugar (glucose) levels, electrolyte and fluid balance, and provide information about kidney function, respiratory function and liver function. A comprehensive metabolic panel (CPT code 80053) includes the following tests. Must contain 10 or more … Read more
Basics about CPT code 96365, 96372, 96374 and 96360 Coding of diagnostic and therapeutic infusion, hydration are based on the stated hierarchy. As per the hierarchy, infusions should be coded primary to pushes, which is primary to injections. This hierarchy is to be followed in facility coding. However, for both physician and facility coding only one … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Urinalysis Urinalysis is examination for urine for accessing or diagnosing various disease states like urinary tract infections, bleeding in the urinary system, or kidney or liver disease as well as diabetes, some diseases of the blood, and bladder stone. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of cells and other … Read more