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Basics of trigger finger/point injection cpt code 20550-20551 The physician injects a therapeutic agent into a single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis such as the plantar fascia in 20550 and into a single tendon origin/insertion site in 20551. The physician identifies the injection site by palpation or radiographs (reported separately) and marks the injection site. … Read more
Question 1. Which is another term for “comfort care”? Elder care Respite care Palliative care Home healthcare Rationale: “Comfort care” is also called “palliative care”. The goal of palliative care is not to cure or actively treat the condition. It is to control pain or to alleviate other distressing symptoms to make a terminally ill … Read more
In medical coding, both CPT and ICD 10 codes have specific coding guidelines. The ICD 10 coding guidelines are given in the first pages of the ICD 10 code book, while CPT coding guidelines are given in front of each chapter in the CPT code book. Coding guidelines are always important in all places, wherever … Read more
Basics of ORIF distal Radius CPT codes ORIF stands for Open Reduction Internal Fixation. Distal radial fractures can be very complex. Open treatment of a distal radial fracture is significantly more complex today than when the CPT code for open reduction and internal fixation was originally introduced, due to new technology (eg, fracture specific fixation, … Read more
Basics about hsg test/Hysterosalpingogram Cpt Code 58340 Hysterosalpingogram or hsg scan/test is an x-ray study inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes. During this procedure a dye is injected through the vagina and into the uterus. The dye flows both into uterus and fallopian tubes. Images are obtained using fluoroscopy. The image helps in finding … Read more
Basics of Paracentesis CPT code update Abdominal paracentesis is done to remove the accumulated fluid in the abdomen cavity. The abnormal fluid in abdominal cavity is called ascites. Abdminal paracentesis is done majorly to remove ascites. Earlier we have to code Abdominal paracentesis along with imaging guidance. But, the new bundled codes are having imaging guidance … Read more
Basics of Joint replacement procedures Joint replacement procedure are very common in old age patient. With growing age the bone density decreases and hence joint problems increases. In most of the case joint replacement procedure help in treatment problems like arthritis, osteoarthritis etc. Medical coders has lot of confusion in coding joint replacement or arthroplasty … Read more
Basics about 62270 CPT code (Lumbar Puncture) A lumbar spinal puncture is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is performed in your lower back, in the lumbar region. During a lumbar puncture, a needle is inserted between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. This is the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord to protect … Read more
Description of CPT code 87804 This test may be requested as a rapid antigen test for influenza. A highly contagious, acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, influenza is caused by a single-strand RNA virus known as an influenza virus. Sample is respiratory secretion, such as nasal aspirate, a nasopharyngeal or throat swab, or sputum … Read more
Basics of Critical Care 99291 & 99292 CPT code Critical care is defined as a physician’s (or physicians’) direct delivery of medical care for a critically ill or critically injured patient. A critical illness or injury acutely impairs one or more vital organ systems such that there is a high probability of imminent or life … Read more