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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
Basics about CPT code 64721 for Carpal Tunnel Release A very common disorder of wrist is Carpal tunnel syndrome. In this procedure, the medial nerve is released which is decompressed. The medial nerve is located in wrist and is solely responsible for carpal tunnel syndrome. The CPT codes are based on decompressed nerve. We have … Read more
For epidural infusion, the patient is placed in sitting or lateral decubitus position. The physician inserts a catheter into the vertebral interspace of the cervical or thoracic region for continuous or intermittent infusion of material. The physician provide continuous infusion or intermittent bolus injection of solution to provide a therapeutic or diagnostic outcome. The solution … Read more
Basics of CPT code 38505 & 38500 A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells (lymphocytes), which fight infection. Lymph nodes may trap the germs that are causing an infection. Cancer often spreads to lymph nodes. CPT code 38505 & 38500 are used for coding lymph … Read more
Basics of CPT code 88305 Surgical pathology involves the gross and microscopic examination by surgical (e.g., dermatologists) and non-surgical providers (e.g., pathologists) of surgical or biopsy specimens. The practice of surgical pathology allows for definitive diagnosis of disease (or lack thereof) in cases where tissue is surgically removed from a patient. This is usually performed … Read more
Basics about Wound Debridement CPT codes Debridement of wound are divided into three types, Excisional, Selective and Non-selective. We are going to learn about excisional debridement first. A sharp removal of viable tissue from the wound margin or at the wound base is called as excisional debridement. The CPT codes ranging from 11042 to … Read more
Basics of Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161 We have lot of CPT codes in different facility for each specific exam. Already we have discussed many procedure codes but still we have many CPT codes remaining which need to be discussed. Today, we will discuss about the Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 43762 & 43763 In this article, we will learn about the CPT codes used for coding change of gastrostomy tube. Previously we had only one CPT code 43760, use for coding change of gastrostomy tube. But, from 2019 we have two CPT code 43762 & 43763 for change of gastrostomy tube … Read more
Basics about Colorectal Cancer American Cancer Society ranks colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. • Estimated 100K cases every year • Over 43,000 cases of rectal cancer • Risk in men one in 23 and one in 25 for women Colon cancer is preventable • When detected early—less likely … Read more