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Coding Guide for orchiopexy cpt code
In Medical coding, the more you code the more you clear your doubts. Experience really matters in medical coding. Being a surgery coder, I have come across many procedures which…
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How to become 99% Perfect Surgery Coder
Medical coding field has lot of different facilities. Medical coders who took medical coding as their career will not be aware of so many facilities before. However, with time we…
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Cardiac MRI CPT codes Coding Guide
Basics of Cardiac MRI CPT codes Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) refers to imaging of the heart utilizing magnetic resonance imaging, a modality utilizing a combination of radiofrequency impulses and…
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Coding tips for Bone Marrow biopsy and Aspiration CPT codes
Basics of CPT code for bone marrow biopsy/aspiration A bone marrow biopsy procedure is performed to remove a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside…
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Kickass tips for Modifiers used in Medical Coding
There are two types of Modifiers in Medical coding, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 are CPT modifiers, two digit alphanumeric while Level 2 are HCPCS modifiers and are…
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8 minute Medicare rule in Physical Therapy CPT codes
Time is a very important factor for coding physical therapy codes. Medicare has a special 8 minute rule for billing the physical therapy procedures. Today, we will actually learn how rehab…
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Can you Code these Sample Medical Coding Reports?
Sample Medical Coding Report 1 REASON FOR STUDY: cervical radiculopathy CLINICAL HISTORY: Cervical radiculopathy COMPARISON: None. TECHNIQUE: Medication reconciliation form reviewed and any changes related to this procedure resolved. Standard…