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Basics of Critical Care 99291 & 99292 CPT code Critical care is defined as a physician’s (or physicians’) direct delivery of medical care for a critically ill or critically injured patient. A critical illness or injury acutely impairs one or more vital organ systems such that there is a high probability of imminent or life … Read more
In percutaneous surgery procedures, imaging guidance plays a very important role. For example, the use of ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT guidance in biopsy, injection procedures. Also, the imaging guidance CPT code varies from vascular to non-vascular procedures. For non-vascular procedures like biopsy, joint injection, Fine needle aspiration etc. use of ultrasound guidance CPT code 76942 is used. … Read more
Basics of Hysterectomy CPT code 58150, 58180 & 58210 We have learnt about diagnostic exam hysterosalpingogram previously, but today we move a step forward and learn about the surgery codes used for removal of uterus called Hysterectomy. Hysterectomy CPT codes in surgery section have specific procedures codes (CPT code 58150, 58180 & 58210). The codes … Read more
Basics about LEEP CPT code 57460 & 57461 LEEP stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure. It is done for treatment of cervical cancer. In this exam, an electrical wire loop is used for removing abnormal cells from your cervix. LEEP exam is done once any abnormality was seen during a pap test, colposcopy or biopsy. … Read more
Hallux valgus (bunion) is a common forefoot deformity, which typically comprised of a bony prominence at the distal metaphysis (head) of the first metatarsal, lateral deviation of the great toe (hallux) at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, and valgus rotation of the hallux. A bunion is simple the prominence over the first metatarsal. This can be … Read more
The sacroiliac joint or SI joint (SIJ) is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which are connected by strong ligaments. The SI joints bear the weight of the trunk and as a result are subject to the development of strain and/or pain. We have already learnt about coding epidural injection codes 62320,62321, 62322, 62323, … Read more
Coding description of CPT code 90460 & 90461 90460 Immunization administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with counseling by physician or other qualified health care professional; first or only component of each vaccine or toxoid administered The physician or other qualified health care professional instructs the patient or family on … Read more
Basics of CPT code 49591-49596, 49613-49618 For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2023 code set, 15 new codes were established in the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum subsection in the Surgery/Digestive System section to describe reporting of anterior abdominal hernia repair (49591-49596, 49613-49618), parastomal hernia repair (49621-49622), and the removal of mesh or other prostheses (49623). … Read more
Basics of CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 represent procedures performed specifically for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). In FAI, the femoral head and acetabulum, a ball and socket joint do not fit perfectly. This will cause friction during hip movements, which can cause damage to the hip joint. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 43239 The Digestive System subsection (43200-49999) of the CPT code set series are used to report endoscopic procedures related to the examination and treatment of conditions in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and/or jejunum. These series of procedures are used to code for : esophagoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; assessing donor specimen … Read more