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Basic about Breast Tomosynthesis cpt codes Digital 3-D breast imaging (tomosynthesis) is able to diagnose smaller lumps and to lower false positives. Input from multiple radiology groups prompted creation of the diagnostic (77061 and 77062) and screening (77063) tomosynthesis codes in order to describe the additional resources involved with the newer technology. Breast procedures are … Read more
Basics about CPT code 70553 for MRI Brain or Head Radiology procedures are very useful for studying any structure of the body. Brain, which is a very vital part of human body, is also studied very carefully using radiology techniques. Having knowledge about anatomy and physiology helps in coding ICD 10 and CPT codes. If … Read more
Since the introduction of ICD 10 codes, we are now focusing more on ICD 10 codes. Still in some region ICD 9, codes are used by medical coders. As we know, there is a lot of difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The most important thing I like about ICD 10 codes is … Read more
Basics of Osteoporosis ICD-10 CM Coding Osteoporosis is a systemic condition that affects all bones of the musculoskeletal system and leads to an increased risk of pathological fractures. In osteoporosis, the bones are thinner and weaker than normal. Osteoporosis is classified to categories M80 and M81 depending on whether a current pathological fracture is present … Read more
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 occurs when the stomach content flows back into the food pipe(esophagus). This reverse flow causes reflux, that irritates the lining of your esophagus and hence … Read more
Basic about urethral catheterization CPT code Urinary catheters are used when patient is unable to empty his or her bladder. If the urine is retained in bladder, pressure is developed in the kidney. Such pressure can lead to harmful disorder like kidney failure. The urinary catheter has a tiny balloon attached at the end. When … 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 about Renal Scan with Lasix Procedure code In Radiology, there are a lot of nuclear medicine procedures which are coded regularly by radiology coders. Use of different pharmaceutical agents is common for performing the nuclear medicine exams. For example, the bone scan procedure with CPT code 78300, 78305, 78306 which are also performed with … Read more
Basics of CPT code 75635 & 74175 A computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of the lower extremity is performed with contrast material including image postprocessing. Noncontrast images may also be obtained and are included when performed. CTA provides images of the blood vessels using a combination of computed tomography (CT) and angiography with contrast material. When … Read more
Basics of Mycardial Perfusion CPT code 78452, 78451, 78453 & 78454 For tomographic myocardial perfusion imaging, the patient receives an intravenous injection of a radionuclide, usually thallium or technetium-99m, which localizes only in nonischemic tissue. SPECT (single photon emission computed tomographic) images of the heart are taken immediately to identify areas of perfusion vs. infarction. … Read more