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Coverage Limitations and Exclusions for CPT code 14020 & 14021 Procedures that correct an anatomical Congenital Anomaly without improving or restoring physiologic function are considered Cosmetic procedures; the fact that a Covered Person may suffer psychological consequences or socially avoidant behavior as a result of an Injury, Sickness or Congenital Anomaly does not classify surgery … Read more
Basics of drainage/evacuation of Hematoma CPT codes Drainage or evacuation of hematoma has different techniques. For each technique the CPT codebook has specific procedure code. Yes, for each joint site, their is a separate CPT code for evacuation of hematoma. Depending on different technique and depth of the exam, different CPT codes are assigned after … Read more
Basics of EEG CPT code EEG stands for Electroencephalogram. This test is useful to determine if the patient has mental or physical problem that affects the brain. Doctors can use the test to make sure all the parts of the brain are functioning properly and to assist them with diagnosing their patients. Electroencephlogram or EEG … Read more
Basics of CPT code 30901, 30903, 30905, 30906 Nasal hemorrhage is also referred to as epistaxis. Epistaxis occurs when the nasal membrane lining is disturbed or irritated and causes abnormal bleeding. Most (approximately 90%) cases of epistaxes are anterior, originating from Kiesselbach’s plexus. Anterior epistaxis is characterized by unilateral, steady, nonmassive bleeding. In contrast, posterior epistaxis … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Cystourethroscopy In this procedure the physician treats the ureteral stricture by ballon dilation, laser, electrocautery or incision through a cystourethroscope. A flexible or rigid cystourethroscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. A catheter with balloon is placed into the uretheral stricture and the balloon is gently inflated. In medical … Read more
Sample Medical Coding Report 1 DIAGNOSES: 1. Right shoulder osteoarthritis. 2. Right shoulder rotator cuff tear, subscapularis. 3. Grade 4 chondromalacia glenohumeral articulation. 4. Degenerative labral tear. 5. Type 2 SLAP tear. 6. Impingement. 7. AC joint arthritis. 8. Soft tissue mass. 9. Conjoined tendon, subscapularis. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Right shoulder arthroscopic rotator … Read more
The dental examination codes in medical coding can be very confusing sometimes. Today, we will check about the coding guidelines for the dental exams which consist of 8 unique codes. These codes will be used depending on the type of dental exam perfromed on the patients. During a dental examination, your dentist will perform a … Read more
Amputation of lower extremity joints and non-joints region has specific CPT codes and ICD 10 codes. The codes are based on the site from which site it is amputated. We will also look the specific diagnosis codes used with amputation CPT codes. For amputation of foot and toes CPT code 28800, 28805, 28810, 28820 & … Read more
Description of 96372 CPT code: Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injection The physician or an assistant under direct physician supervision administers a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic substance by subcutaneous (subq or SQ) or intramuscular 0r IM injection (96372 CPT code), intra-arterial injection (96373), or by push into an intravenous catheter or intravascular access device (96374 for a … Read more
Basics of Closed Fracture treatment CPT codes When a patient is initially treated for a traumatic fracture, there are four typical methods of care that are orthopedic physician may provide: Closed reduction is a non-surgical manipulation of a fractured bone to restore the bone to normal anatomic alignment Percutaneous fixation involves the placement of a … Read more