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Coding guide for Splenectomy CPT code
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…
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CPT and ICD coding tips for Total hip arthroplasty
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…
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Pericardiocentesis CPT codes Coding Guide
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…
CPT code 30520 Coding Guidelines
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…
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Coding Guide for CPT code 52353 for Cystourethroscopy
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…
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CPT code 37217 & 37218 (Carotid & Innominate Artery Stent) Coding Tips
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…
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Easy Tips for CPT code 29806 Capsulorrhaphy
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…
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Coding guide for BRCA1 & BRCA2 CPT codes
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…
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CPT code 43497 Coding Guidelines
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…
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Coding tips for CPT code 55866 for Robotic Prostectomy
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…