Surgery - Medical Coding Guide

Neonatal Congenital Heart Defects: CDI and Coding Guide (TGA, HLHS, VSD, Tetralogy of Fallot)

What Should CDI and Coders Know About Neonatal Congenital Heart Defects? Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect and are among the most clinically significant…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 22, 2026

Medical coding Surgery

Skin Substitute Billing in 2026: The Complete CPT 15271–15278 Coding Guide

For dates of service on or after January 1, 2026, report the application of a skin substitute graft with CPT codes 15271–15278, and report the product itself (when separately reportable)…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 21, 2026

Medical coding Surgery

Peripheral Nerve Injections LCD for Chronic Pain: What Your Practice Needs to Do Before October 25, 2026

If your practice treats carpal tunnel syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, or any other long-running pain condition with nerve injections, a new Medicare policy is about to change what gets paid. It…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 14, 2026

Surgery Medical coding

Shoulder Arthroscopy CPT Codes: A Practical Coding Guide

Shoulder arthroscopy looks simple on paper. The surgeon makes a few small incisions, sends in a camera, and fixes what's wrong. Coding it is another story. One operative note can…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 27, 2026

Radiology Surgery

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

Surgery Medical coding

Thrombolysis Coding Guide: CPT Codes 37211–37214, 37195, and 61645 Explained

Thrombolysis coding trips up even experienced coders because, unlike most procedures, it isn't billed once — it's billed per calendar day, sometimes across multiple days of treatment. This guide walks…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 28, 2026

Surgery Medical coding

Atherectomy Coding Guide: CPT Codes, Rules, and Billing Tips Explained

Atherectomy is a common peripheral vascular procedure, and coding it correctly can be confusing because the rules change depending on which artery is treated. This guide breaks down everything medical…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 28, 2026

Surgery

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) CPT Coding: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why PICC Line Coding Requires Precision Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement is one of the most frequently performed central venous access procedures, occurring both at the bedside and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 22, 2026

Surgery

Central Venous Access CPT Coding: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why Central Venous Access Coding Is a High-Risk Area for Coders Central venous access device (CVAD) coding is one of the more nuanced areas of interventional radiology and vascular…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 22, 2026

Surgery

Venous Access and Venipuncture CPT Coding: A Detailed Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why Venous Access Coding Matters Even Outside Radiology Venous access procedures — from a routine blood draw to a physician-performed venipuncture in a young child — are among the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 20, 2026