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Description of TURP CPT Code 52601 & 52630 52601 Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included) After preliminary cystourethroscopy, the physician passes the resectoscope under direct vision up the urethra to the region of the prostate. Meatotomy, cutting to … Read more
Basics of CPT Code 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838 Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing. In medical coding, we have separate procedure … Read more
Code description of CPT code 15002, 15003, 15004, 15005, 15040, 15050, 15271, 15272, 15273, 15274, 15275, 15276, 15277, 15278 15002 – Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% … Read more
Their has been lot of confusion with the coding of B12 injection. This has happened because many coders are not aware of use HCPCS codes. Each CPT or HCPCS code has particular guideline and coder should always follow those guidelines. If you do not follow guidelines then your coded procedure might be not paid or … Read more
Basics of Hernia Repair CPT codes Hernia repair procedures are performed in outpatient setting. Hernia can be congenital or acquired and are caused often by strain or injury. There are certain key elements to remember while coding hernia repair cpt codes or procedures. Type of hernia Age of the patient Initial or recurrent hernia Surgical … Read more
Basics of procedure CPT code 66984 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Because the lens is normally transparent, the opaque cataract affects the lens’ ability to perform its focusing function which result in blurred vision, poor night vision, glare, and/or light sensitivity. In medical coding, their … Read more
Basics about CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula Coding guidelines for AV Fistula procedure codes is little different in interventional radiology coding. I have faced many challenges while coding these AV fistula procedure codes. However, as I was coding charts I was learning how to get a correct code for procedure performed. Here, … Read more
Basics of Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies are so-called tubal pregnancies and occur in the Fallopian tube. In short Ectopic and molar pregnancies and other abnormal products of conception are classified … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Arteriogram We know many procedures which includes puncturing of an artery. For any examination of any artery, the physician needs to examine the artery by inserting a catheter into the artery. For upper or lower extremity artery exam, will use only one CPT code for arteriography or ateriogram. We have … Read more
Basics about CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 For Medicare patients, the major arthroscopic knee procedures are assign with standard arthroscopy codes (29870-29887). However, we have to use a separate HCPCS code G0289 for procedures like chondroplasty and/or loose foreign body removal when performed on different compartment on same knee. Meniscectomy (CPT code 29881) and … Read more