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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
Basics of Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) CPT code 43497 Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a procedure in which a scope is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus. Part of the muscle layer of the lower part of the esophagus, the sphincter, and the upper part of the stomach is removed. POEM has been … Read more
Robotic-assisted surgery refers to technology that allows the surgeon to operate from a console, remote from the patient and not in sterility. Many hospitals have adopted this technology in the fields of: Urology, Gynecology (Oncology, Urogynecology and General Gynecology), and Colorectal Surgery. In medical coding, we have even separate procedure codes like CPT code 55866 … Read more
There are many CPT codes added in 2019. There are around 168 new cpt codes added this year. We have learnt about few of them in my previous post. Today we will learn about the new cpt codes added for coding Elastography. There are three new CPT code 76981, 76982 & 76983 has been added … Read more
What is Antegrade Pyelogram? Antegrade Nephrostogram is also called Antegrade Pyelogram. It is a study of x-rays to diagnose the obstruction of the urinary tract. In Antegrade Pyelogram, the contrast dye is injected in the ureter, which carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The flow of contrast is then studied with the … Read more
Sample Medical Report 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right laryngeal lesion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right laryngeal lesion. PROCEDURE: Microsuspension laryngoscopy with excision of right laryngeal lesion. ANESTHESIA: General. ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Minimal. SPECIMENS REMOVED: Right laryngeal lesions. COMPLICATIONS: None. INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: The patient is an 84-year-old man with a history of dysphonia. He was found by … Read more
There are generally two types of procedures you can come across in coding medical reports, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Being a medical coder, you can code many different types of procedures. Most of the times coders are not aware of these terms diagnostic and interventional (therapeutic) exams. So, we will just brush up our mind … Read more
Procedure Performed for CPT code 50080 & 50081 The physician creates a percutaneous passageway to remove kidney stones (calculi). The physician makes a small incision in the skin of the back, inserts a large needle, and radiologically guides it toward the kidney or renal pelvis. After passing a guidewire through the needle, the physician dilates … Read more
When your orthopedic surgeon treats a patient with cam/pincer lesions, they often have to wade into some complicated surgical territory. Coders need knowledge of cam/pincer lesion treatments and their corresponding codes to accurately report these encounters, as upcoding and downcoding are major concerns. Acetabulum Buildup Marks Cam/Pincer Lesions Cam and pincer lesions occur when there … Read more
The Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (cpt code 59000–59899) is divided according to type of procedure. As a general rule, the subsection progresses from antepartum procedures through delivery procedures. The guidelines are very detailed as to the services included in antepartum and delivery care, not only to facilitate coding, but also to help guard against … Read more