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When to use CPT code 74245 & 74249 Small bowel follow through CPT code in radiology, we have few codes which are little tricky to understand. Here, we are discussing about Upper GI codes which are difficult to code. These codes are already discussed in my previous post. But, I am here to discuss only … Read more
From the time ICD 10 codes have been implemented, coders are facing lot of issues with new diagnosis codes. Injury codes in ICD 10 are still creating problems for coders. For non-traumatic or pathological fractures, we have discussed previously. But for traumatic fracture coding, medical coders are still having lot of confusion. The initial, subsequent … Read more
What is ICD c0de for Cervical Radiculopathy? The pain which is a result of any condition that irritates a nerve in the cervical spine region, is clinically described a Cervical radiculopathy. Such type of pain, which affects the nerves, is generally referred as radicular pain. In addition, radicular pain occurs in thoracic and lumbar region as … Read more
As we all know, X{EPSU} modifiers have been used for specificity instead of 59 modifier. These new modifiers are used in place of 59 to differentiate between procedures more specifically. XS, XE, XU and XP are the modifiers introduced in 2015 . Each one of X modifier is different from one antoher. The XE modifier … Read more
Basics of CPT code 74178 Computed tomography directs multiple thin beams of x-rays at the body structure being studied and uses computer imaging to produce thin, cross-sectional views of various layers (or slices) of the body. It is useful for the evaluation of trauma, tumor, and foreign bodies as CT is able to visualize soft … Read more
In 2020, their are many changes for Upper GI procedures in radiology facility. Again, their are some deletion, revision and addition of CPT codes in radiology facility for 2020 To start with, let us first know about the upper gastrointestinal procedures. Mainly these exams are done to diagnosis the gastroesophageal refulx (GERD or Acid reflux) … Read more
Every year their has been new CPT codes added in Radiology Facility. In 2018, we saw new CPT codes for chest and abdomen X-ray procedures. This was a very big change in radiology facility, because chest and abdomen X-ray procedures are very common and coded frequently by medical coders.This year in 2019, we will seen … Read more
When I look back a few years ago, I was a student carrying a degree without having a job in hand. At that time, I was desperately looking for a job. So, I was badly searching for a job for at least 4 months. In my country I can will surely say that, finding a … Read more
Medical Coding Example 1 EXAM: NM GASTRIC EMPTYING STUDY REASON FOR STUDY: Nausea and vomiting CLINICAL HISTORY: Nausea and vomiting TECHNIQUE: A standard meal consisting of Eggbeater 4 oz, toast, jam and water was labeled with the radiopharmaceutical and administered orally to the patient. Subsequent static images were obtained at approximately 60 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 and … Read more
Every year we have new cpt codes added in CPT codebook. Since, we are going to enter in 2019 in few months we will be having lot of new procedures codes in updated new 2019 CPT codebook. We have already in previous post in part 1 and part 2 about some of the new CPT … Read more