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Coding Guide for CPT code 63052 & 63053
Basics of CPT code 63052 and 63053 CMS is added new CPT codes for additional decompression when performed with posterior or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF or TLIF). New CPT…
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CPT code 42975 Coding guidelines
Basics of Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) CPT code 42975 Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), also known as sleep nasoendoscopy or nasopharyngoscopy, is an upper airway evaluation technique which uses a flexible…
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Simple/Complex Cystometrogram (CPT code 51725-29) Coding guide
Basics of Simple and Complex Cystometrogram CPT codes Cystometry, or cystometrogram, with a pressure flow study is part of urodynamic testing (or UDS). These tests measure how well the bladder functions.…
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Best Coding Guide for Nephrostogram Procedures
Basics about Antegrade Nephrostogram A percutaneous antegrade pyelogram is performed by placing a needle into the collecting system of a kidney with injection of contrast and image documentation. The kidney…
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Sample Coded Surgery Charts for Medical Coders Part 17
Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Preoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Postoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Procedure: Open umbilical hernia repair with mesh (Covidien Parietex mesh patch, 8.6 cm). Anesthesia: GETA plus 0.25%…
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Difference between Closed and Open treatment of Fractures in coding
Basics about Fracture Fracture is a break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture can be the result of an acquired disease of bone, such…
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Coding guide for Skin Biopsy CPT codes
We are have specific CPT codes for skin biopsy. These procedure codes will be more specific compared to previous procedure codes. Their are around 6 CPT codes for skin biopsy,…
Awesome tips for Coding an ED report
As a medical coder, I always wanted to learn all the coding facilities. The best thing I like about medical coding is that, you can learn everything here. The amount…
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Top Common CPT code Errors by Medical Coders
Procedures codes are very important in Medical coding. The process of payment mostly depends on CPT codes. Each CPT code refers a procedure, which has a particular dollar value. Medical…
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Coding guide for “KISSING STENTS” CPT code for Medical coders
Basics about Kissing Stents CPT code For coding vascular procedure in interventional radiology, a through knowledge about blood vessels is very important. For both upper and lower extremity coding procedures,…