GERD ICD-10 CM coding Guide for Coders
Basics of GERD ICD-10 CM code Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease, which happens when a muscle at the end of the esophagus does not close. It…
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GP Modifier: When to use them with therapy CPT codes?
What is GP Modifier? The GP modifier indicates that a physical therapist’s services have been provided. It’s commonly used in inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary settings. It’s also used for functional…
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Sequence of Payment and Informational Modifiers
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…
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Modifier 25 & 27 advance coding tips for coders
Basics about modifier -27 and 25 Many times, we get multiple visit cases of same day for same patient in Emergency Department. In such scenarios, we have to use modifiers…
PET scan CPT code 78815 & 78816 Coding Tips
Basics of PET scan CPT code 78815 & 78816 PET scan CPT code (Positron emission tomography) is coded very frequently in Radiology facility coding. PET scan is done to diagnose…
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List of HCPCS Ambulance Modifiers for coders
We have learnt about HCPCS level II modifiers in my previous post. Today, we will checkout the list of HCPCS ambulance modifiers used by medical coders in medical coding. Code(s) …
Modifier 26 (Professional) and TC(Technical) Perfect Coding tips
Basics about Modifier 26 (Professional component) and TC (Technical component) In diagnostic radiology, we mostly use 26 modifier and Technical Component (TC). However, still many of us have a lot…
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Find the 10 & 90 days Global Period CPT codes & services included in this period
Global period is very important since many small services can be included in this period. But, many medical coders still don't know how to find the global period of any…
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How to find out 26/TC modifier Supporting CPT codes
Since we are coding different facilities with so many CPT codes, we have to use modifiers also along with CPT codes. This modifier alter the payment service and which helps…
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Modifier 22 for Increased Procedural Services : Understanding and Applying
Modifier 22, which denotes increased procedural services, is applicable when a procedure exceeds the usual complexity, but its use requires more than just additional effort. Modifier 22 should only be…