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In percutaneous surgery procedures, imaging guidance plays a very important role. For example, the use of ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT guidance in biopsy, injection procedures. Also, the imaging guidance CPT code varies from vascular to non-vascular procedures. For non-vascular procedures like biopsy, joint injection, Fine needle aspiration etc. use of ultrasound guidance CPT code 76942 is used. … Read more
Basics of Hysterectomy CPT code 58150, 58180 & 58210 We have learnt about diagnostic exam hysterosalpingogram previously, but today we move a step forward and learn about the surgery codes used for removal of uterus called Hysterectomy. Hysterectomy CPT codes in surgery section have specific procedures codes (CPT code 58150, 58180 & 58210). The codes … Read more
Emergency Department (ED) sample medical coding chart 1 Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness : 19 year old male presents for headache.Patient states his symptoms started approximately six days ago with a left sided headache.He describes his pain as a throbbing sensation on the left side of his head and rates the pain … Read more
Basics of 97535 CPT code A healthcare provider is required to give proper instruction to a person especially in cases of recovery from acute disease. Below is the description of 97535 CPT code. 97535 – Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use … Read more
Basics about LEEP CPT code 57460 & 57461 LEEP stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure. It is done for treatment of cervical cancer. In this exam, an electrical wire loop is used for removing abnormal cells from your cervix. LEEP exam is done once any abnormality was seen during a pap test, colposcopy or biopsy. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 92081, 92081 and 92083 As medical coders we have to know about each procedure code because mainly billing is dependent on CPT codes. Even a single change in digit of CPT code will change the dollar value of that procedure code hence medical coders should accurately report the CPT codes. Today, … Read more
Hallux valgus (bunion) is a common forefoot deformity, which typically comprised of a bony prominence at the distal metaphysis (head) of the first metatarsal, lateral deviation of the great toe (hallux) at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, and valgus rotation of the hallux. A bunion is simple the prominence over the first metatarsal. This can be … Read more
Question 1 A patient receives two vaccines that are administered intramuscularly and two vaccines that are administered orally. The patient receives no counseling on the vaccines. Which codes should be used to report these services? A. 90471 x2, 90473 x2 B. 90471, +90472, 90473, +90474 C. 90471, +90472, +90474 x2 D. 90460, +90461 x3 Question … Read more
Basics about X ray Chest Cpt Code 71045-71048 X rays are the most frequently coded charts in the profession of medical coding. As we know, the most commonly coded x rays are chest x rays. Chest x rays have different CPT codes depending on the number of views. Their are new CPT codes for Chest X-ray … Read more
What is GP Modifier? The GP modifier indicates that a physical therapist’s services have been provided. It’s commonly used in inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary settings. It’s also used for functional limitation reporting (FLR), as physical therapists must report G-codes, severity modifiers, and therapy modifiers. Be aware that some payers require use of a therapy modifier … Read more