Radiology - Medical Coding Guide

ERCP Coding Guide: CPT Codes 43260-43278

What Is ERCP Coding? ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is coded with CPT codes 43260-43278. The procedure counts as complete when at least one ductal system, biliary or pancreatic, is visualized.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 18, 2026

Medical coding Radiology

Unlock Cardiac CT Coding: 75571–75574 – Bundles, Tips, and Pitfalls

Cardiac CT codes 75571–75574 cover non-invasive imaging for coronary calcium scoring, structural evaluation, congenital heart disease, and coronary CTA. Per AMA guidelines, these include pre-contrast axial images, arterial/venous phase sequences…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 26, 2026

Medical coding Radiology

Mastering LDCT Lung Cancer Screening: Codes 71271 & G0296 Billing Guide

Low-Dose CT Thorax Codes for Lung Cancer Screening 71271: Computed tomography, thorax; low dose for lung cancer screening, without contrast material(s) G0296: Initial or subsequent low-dose CT scan for lung…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 25, 2026

Radiology Pregnancy

Global Maternity Package: Inclusions, Exclusions & Obstetric Coding Tips

The global maternity package bundles routine OB care into one CPT code for efficiency, per ICD-10 pregnancy coding guidelines and CPT rules from ACOG/AMA. It covers uncomplicated pregnancies by a single provider/group, typically 13 antepartum…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 19, 2026

Radiology Medical coding

ICD-10 Pregnancy Coding Guidelines: Obstetric Coding Tips for Chapter 15

Mastering ICD-10 pregnancy coding guidelines is a game-changer for medical coders handling obstetric cases. These rules in Chapter 15 ICD-10 pregnancy codes focus on trimester final characters to ensure specificity, boost reimbursements, and ace…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 19, 2026

Radiology Modifier

Modifier GG for Screening and Diagnostic Mammography Coding tips

Modifier -GG is used to indicate that both a screening mammography and a diagnostic mammography were performed on the same patient, on the same day. This modifier is added to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 21, 2025

Radiology

CPT 93886 sample coded report

Basics of CPT code 93886 CPT Code 93886 is Transcranial Doppler study of Intracranial arteries; complete study. It requires bilateral insonation and waveforms from all major vessels with the cranium…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 17, 2024

When to use CPT code 74175 & 75635 (CTA Abdominal Aorta)

Radiology

CPT code 75635 & 74175 : CTA Abdominal Aorta Coding

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 5, 2024

Coding tips for CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048

Radiology

Coding tips for KUB & CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048

X-ray procedures has been coded very frequently in radiology coding. The chest and abdomen X-ray CPT codes are very common to code every year. CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048 are used…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2024

Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis New CPT codes

Breast Biopsy Radiology

Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis CPT codes

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2024