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Coding for the Treatment of “Abortions” Pregnancy chapter codes are very complicated to use in coding. If you are medical coder, you would surely understand how difficult it is to find a correct ICD or CPT code in pregnancy chapter. I have made very big errors in past in ICD and CPT code while coding … Read more
Basics of CPT code 45378 (colonoscopy) Colonoscopy is an examination of the entire colon, from the rectum to the cecum, and may include examination of the terminal ileum or small intestine proximal to an anastomosis. Colonoscopy is the most effective diagnostic procedure for colon polyps and early colorectal cancer. CPT code 45378 is one of … Read more
Basics about Splenectomy CPT code The spleen is soft and spongy, making it vulnerable to injury and other trauma. Unlike some organs, it can be removed, and other organs in the lymphatic system can take over many of the activities it performs. Hence, when the spleen fails to function properly due to trauma, leukemia and … Read more
Procedure performed for Total Hip Arthroplasty (CPT code 27130) Before we start learning about the ICD and CPT codes related to Total hip arthroplasty, procedure we will just checkout how the whole procedure is performed. A total hip replacement involves removal of diseased cartilage and bone from the acetabulum and femur with replacement using a … Read more
Basics of Pericardiocentesis CPT code 33016, 33017, 33018 & 33019 The physician drains excess fluid from around the heart. This is a life-saving procedure used to treat cardiac tamponade and for diagnosis and treatment of pericardial effusion. Pericardiocentesis may be performed as a “blind” subxiphoid procedure or with imaging guidance, such as CT, fluoroscopy, or … Read more
Basics of CPT code 30520 Septoplasty procedure has a separate CPT code, which is little tricky to use by medical coders. Mostly the diagnosis are related to the nose and nasal sinus region. Septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee) is another surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). Reconstructive septoplasty … Read more
Description of CPT code 52353 52353 Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included) The physician examines the urinary collecting system with endoscopes passed through the urethra into the bladder (cystourethroscope), ureter (ureteroscope), and renal pelvis (pyeloscope), and removes or manipulates a stone (calculus). To extract or manipulate a calculus, the physician … Read more
Basics of CPT code 37217 & 37218 We know that for upper extremity catheterization we have CPT codes ranging for 36221-36228. These codes are bundled codes and includes all the minor procedures with them. As far as catheter placement in Carotid artery and Inominate artery is considered we can easily code from these codes. But, … Read more
Procedure performed for CPT code 29806 Capsulorrhaphy There is much confusion for coding orthopedic procedures and CPT Code 29806 is one of them. In addition, we have similar CPT Code 29807, which is also tricky when have to be used with CPT Code 29806. So, first we will just checkout how the whole procedure is … Read more
Basics about BRCA1 and BRCA2 CPT codes BRCA1 is a gene within a class of genes that are known as tumor suppressors. Mutations of the BRCA1 gene have been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Specimen is blood. This test is performed to determine what, if any, mutations have affected the BRCA1 gene. The … Read more