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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…
Ectopic/Molar Pregnancy ICD-10, CPT & ICD10 PCS Coding rules
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.…
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When to use CPT code for Arteriogram
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…
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When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together
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…
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Coding guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placement CPT codes
Coding guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placements CPT codes A percutaneous insertion of a gastrostomy tube is performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Gastrointestinal tube procedures involve percutaneous placement of a tube through…
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Coding tips for CPT code 20200 & 20205 (Muscle biopsy)
A muscle biopsy is a procedure used to diagnose diseases involving muscle tissue. The provider will remove tissue and cells from a specific muscle and view them microscopically. Your provider will only need to remove a…
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Coding tips for Hydrocelectomy CPT code
Basics of hydrocelectomy CPT code Hydrocelectomy is surgery that is done to remove or repair a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the…
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Coding guide for Hydration CPT codes 96360 and 96361
Basics of Hydration CPT code 96360 & 96361 Hydration is defined as the replacement of necessary fluids via an IV infusion which consists of pre-packaged fluids and electrolytes. Hydration services…