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Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Preoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Postoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Procedure: Open umbilical hernia repair with mesh (Covidien Parietex mesh patch, 8.6 cm). Anesthesia: GETA plus 0.25% Marcaine local Estimated Blood Loss: Scant Complication: None Indication for Procedure: He is a 55-year-old gentleman seen by me in November 2018 with complaints of … Read more
The CPT Editorial Panel (the Panel) has approved a new vaccine product code (91309) and its associated vaccine administration code (0094A) for the Moderna booster dose–specific COVID-19 vaccine product for adult patients aged 18 years and older, which will become effective upon receiving the emergency use authorization (EUA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration … Read more
Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Procedure: CERVICAL FACET INJECTION LEFT C5-6 and C6-7 Diagnosis: Cervical Spondylosis The patient has been referred to the Pain Management Center for cervical facet injection treatment of chronic axial neck pain. The patient has had long standing cervical pain thought to be facet joint generated and which has been refractory … Read more
The main backbone of hospital’s or clinic’s business is Revenue. Medical Revenue Services play an an important role here. Services include the revenue cycle management, medical billing, charge capture etc. These services help in smooth operation of these hospitals. These services are now mainly handled using software programs specifically designed for hospitals to manage all … Read more
Code Description of CPT code 95115, 95117, 95144, 95145, 95146, 95147, 95148, 95149, 95165, 95170 95115 – Professional services for allergen immunotherapy not including provision of allergenic extracts; single injection 95117 – 2 or more injections Allergen immunotherapy is performed to treat seasonal allergies, such as allergies to pollen from grasses, weeds, and trees or to … Read more
Sample Chart 1 Reason For Exam cancer;Other Report PROCEDURE: PICC PLACEMENT USING ULTRASOUND AND FLUOROSCOPIC-GUIDANCE: CLINICAL INFORMATION: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil. FINDINGS: This central venous catheter was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, cap and mass and sterile gown and sterile gloves and sterile full body drape and hand hygiene and 2% … Read more
The CPT Editorial Panel has approved a new vaccine administration code (0034A) for the administration of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster for patients who had previously received the Janssen single-dose primary vaccine. Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids 0031A Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, DNA, … Read more
Basics for Revenue codes Their are specific revenues codes assigned to different section of medical facility or department, which have a specific set of procedure codes or CPT codes. These revenue codes are very helpful for medical billing. The medical coders and billing professional will we very much aware of the revenue codes. Below are … Read more
Sample Medical coding Chart 1 INDICATION: 49-year-old male with HCC TECHNIQUE: Under direct ultrasound guidance a micropuncture needle was advanced into the common femoral artery and a microwire advanced. The needle was removed and a micropuncture sheath advanced over the wire. An 035 wire was advanced into the abdominal aorta and a 5 French sheath … Read more
A4206 Syringe with needle, sterile, 1 cc or less, each A4207 Syringe with needle, sterile 2 cc, each A4208 Syringe with needle, sterile 3 cc, each A4209 Syringe with needle, sterile 5 cc or greater, each A4210 Needle-free injection device, each A4211 Supplies for self-administered injections A4212 Non-coring needle or stylet with or without catheter … Read more