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Coding Guide for CPT code 93593, 93594, 93595, 93596, 93597 & 93598

Basics of CPT code 93594, 93595, 93596, 93597 & 93598 New codes are added for congenital heart catheterizations.  The old codes 93530-93539 were deleted. The new codes are based on normal…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 28, 2022
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Coding guide for CPT code 69716, 69719, 69726 & 69727

Basics of CPT code 69716, 69719, 69726 & 69727 The following codes are for implantation of an osseointegrated implant into the skull. These devices treat hearing loss through surgical placement…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 26, 2022
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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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 22, 2022
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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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 20, 2022
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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.…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 18, 2022
Best Coding Guide for Nephrostogram Procedures
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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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 17, 2022
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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%…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 28, 2022
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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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 18, 2022
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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,…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 6, 2022
Awesome tips for Coding an ED report
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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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 5, 2022

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