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CPT code 45171 & 0184T Coding guidelines
Basics of CPT code 45171, 45172 & 0184T TEMS (transanal endoscopic microsurgery) is used to treat a variety of anal and rectal conditions but most commonly it is used to…
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CPT code for Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy : Coding Tips
Basics of CPT code for Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat. Tonsils house white blood…
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CPT code 15778, 15853, 15854 Coding Guide
Basics of CPT code 15778, 15853, 15854 Three new CPT codes has been added in integumentary system. These codes will be used from 1st January 2023 by medical coders. The…
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TURP CPT code 52601 & 52630 Coding Guide
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…
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CPT Code 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838; Coding guide
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…
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CPT code 15002, 15003, 15004, 15005 : Coding guide
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…
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When to use CPT code for B12 injection
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…
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Hernia Repair CPT codes : Best coding guide
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…
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Coding tips for CPT code 66984/66840/66850/66852/66983/66985/66982/66920
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…
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Awesome tips CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula
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…