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Basics CPT code 44950, 44960 & 44970 In surgery procedures, their are different techniques used to treat the diseases or diagnosis. Now, the most common are surgeries are performed using laproscopy. Percutaneous surgeries (through the skin) are also one of the techniques used for perfroming angioplasty, thrombectomy, atherectomy procedures. Open surgery is the traditional type of surgery in … Read more
Basics of CPT code CPT code 22853, 22854 and 22859 A procedure is performed to decompress the spinal cord and nerves and restore intervertebral disc space and anatomic alignment with insertion of an intervertebral biomechanical device. Surgical immobilization of the spine by fusing adjacent vertebrae (arthrodesis) and/or removing all or part of a vertebral body … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Sleep study Today we will learn about CPT code for Sleep Study. We have different set of procedure codes for coding these sleep study procedures. We have even HCPCS codes as well for coding these exams. Depending on the payer’s requirement we have to use HCPCS codes. Earlier we have … Read more
Procedure performed for Renal Artery Catheterization The physician first takes the access into the skin through an underlying artery of lower extremity and introduce a guidewire through the needle. The wire is threaded into the main renal artery or any branch of renal artery. A catheter is introduced through the guidewire and then the contrast … Read more
Basics of CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 Today we will learn about CPT codes for angioplasty, stent and thrombectomy which includes diagnostic angiography and RS&I like other existing angioplasty procedure codes. CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 and the add-on CPT code +36907, +36908, +36909, these codes have bundled lot of minor … Read more
Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services: Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care Services Question: A female patient was seen in the emergency department (ED) where it was deemed appropriate to have her admitted as an inpatient. The admitting physician then requested a neurological consultation. The neurologist saw the patient the next day and performed … Read more
Basics of CPT code 99406 & 99407 Individual behavior change intervention services are counseling and/or intervention services directed at high-risk behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse. These services can be reported as treatment of the condition or in relation to the condition that has the potential of causing illness or injury. Additionally, the … Read more
Basics of ERCP CPT Code 74328, 74329 & 74330 ERCP CPT Code is very common while coding radiology procedures. ERCP stands for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The exam is performed using an endoscope and taking x rays simultaneously. These codes are coded both in surgical and diagnostic coding. ERCP CPT Code is easy to learn … Read more
Basics of Tracheostomy CPT code A tracheostomy is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into a person’s windpipe. In medical coding, their are lot of minimal invasive procedures which are performed percutaneously. For example about chest tube placement, arthrocentesis, a, myelogram, breast biopsy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, … Read more
When to use CPT code 34701 and 34702 The physician introduces, positions, and deploys an endograft to treat abdominal aortic conditions, with or without rupture, such as an aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, or traumatic disruption located in the infrarenal abdominal aorta that may or may not extend into the iliac arteries. A covered stent … Read more