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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
Basics of CPT code 97012 According to CPT, mechanical traction is described as the force used to create a degree of tension of soft tissues and/or to allow for separation between joint surfaces. The degree of traction is controlled through the amount of force (pounds) allowed, duration (time), and angle of pull (degrees) using mechanical … Read more
Pupilloplasty is a procedure that enlarges pupil size by opening the visual axis. The procedure is performed when small pupils are unresponsive to pharmacological dilation for near-vision problems caused by small pupil size, acuteangle closure glaucoma, or by postcataract treatment and presbyopic lens extraction. Let us check the Pupilloplasty cpt codes used in surgery. Description … Read more
Basics of CPT code 37191, 37192 & 37193 An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is placed most commonly for refractory deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism or when anticoagulation is contraindicated. We have different procedure codes for insertion (CPT code 37191), reposition (CPT code 37192) and retrieval (CPT code 37193) of intravascular vena cava filter. … Read more
Basics of Audiogram CPT code Medicare policy on billing for audiology services. CMS indicated that qualified technicians, including those trained in the Academy’s oto-tech program, can only perform diagnostic audiology tests (under direct physician supervision) that have a technical and professional component. In such cases, the technicians can only perform the technical component of the … Read more
Basics of AV Fistula CPT code AV fistula CPT codes are bundled. These bundled codes include all the minor procedure used for performing interventional procedure on AV. Arteriovenous (AV) shunt or fistula are created for vascular access sites which is required for hemodialysis. The AV fistula are direct artery to vein anastomosis and in AV … Read more
In surgery facility, their are different set of cpt codes for coding thyroidectomy. These codes vary depending on the different techiques used to perform this procedure. The list of CPT code for total thyroidectomy are 60240, 60252, 60254, 60260, 60270 & 60271. These are the cpt codes used majorly for coding thyroidectomy. Let use checkout … Read more
Definition of Mohs Micrographic Surgery CPT code Mohs micrographic surgery is a special technique used to treat complex or ill-defined skin cancer and requires a single physician to provide two distinct services. The first service is surgical and involves the destruction of the lesion by a combination of chemosurgery and excision. The second service is … Read more