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EEG Monitoring CPT codes Coding Guide
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…
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CPT code 30901,30903, 30905, 30906: Coding tips for Nasal Hemorrhage
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.…
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CPT code for Cystourethroscopy Unique Coding guide
Basics of CPTÂ 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…
Practice Sample Medical Coding Charts for Coders
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…
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Dental Codes d0150, d0120 and d0180 coding Guidelines
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.…
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Amputation of Toe and Foot (CPT & ICD 10) Coding Guide
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…
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96372 CPT code: Administration and Injection coding guidelines
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)…
Coding tips for Closed Fracture Treatment CPT codes
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:…
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CPT code 94010 & 94060 (Pulmonary function test) Coding Tips
Basics for Pulmonary function test CPT code 94010 & 94060 Spirometry is a critical component for diagnosing and managing pulmonary disease.The test allows the physician to evaluate the degree of…
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Suture Removal CPT code Procedure Coding Tips
Basics of Suture Removal CPT code I know there are many scenarios where we are unable to find the correct CPT code. Especially when we are coding surgery procedure codes,…