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The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. In September 2021, Pfizer and BioNTech shared the results of a Phase 2/3 clinical trial in which two doses of the vaccine elicited a strong immune response in children ages 5 to 11. Following the trial, the … Read more
Medical coding Sample report 1 Pre-op Diagnosis: Left hip recurrent acetabular labral tear Post-op Diagnosis: Same Procedure: Left hip acetabular labral reconstruction using semi tendinosis allograft 6 mm in diameter. Revision cam resection or femoral osteoplasty Implants: Five cinch lock anchors and 1 NanoTack anchor from Stryker Anesthesia Type: GETA and regional (Fascia iliacus block) … Read more
Make sure claims and documentation support medical necessity. Healthcare providers have been given the go-ahead to provide an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to certain patients. Here’s what you need to know for Medicare claims. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization for both the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine … Read more
Medical coding Sample Report 1 EXAM: MAMMO US BIOPSY LYMPH NODE RT COMPARISON: None REASON FOR EXAM: N63.10-Breast mass, right ADDITIONAL HISTORY: . INFORMED CONSENT: Prior to the procedure in an non-coercive space, the patient was advised as to the nature of the procedure including placement of markers, alternatives, benefits, and risks including but not … Read more
Exam always bring fear in our mind. When I left the school and college, I thought I will never have to face any more exams in future. But, it was not like that for me and other medical coders. When I entered into medical coding, I was not aware of any medical coding certification exams. … Read more
Medical coding Sample Report 1 EXAM DESCRIPTION: IR cvc port removal CLINICAL HISTORY: Port removal CONSENT: The procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives were discussed with thepatient, and all questions were answered. Informed consent was obtained verbally and in writing. NURSING/MEDICATIONS: Continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring was provided throughout the examination. Local anesthesia only PROCEDURE: The patient was … Read more
Medical coding Sample Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent streptococcal adenotonsillitis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Same ANESTHESIA: General by endotracheal tube. COMPLICATIONS: None. OPERATION/PROCEDURE: Traditional tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. FINDINGS:Tonsils: 3+, significant scar to superior constrictor muscle Adenoids: 1+ INDICATION: Recurrent streptococcal adenotonsillitis DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: After informed consent was obtained in the preoperative holding area, the patient was … Read more
The AMA released a series of codes that would be eligible for reporting a COVID-19 vaccine under development by Novavax Inc. While the Novavax vaccine has yet to gain clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Gaithersburg, Md.-based biotechnology company has accelerated its testing and development and plans to ship hundreds of millions of products to the … Read more
Medical coding is proving to be a very good Career in Future. People from different field are now slowly taking interest in this field. I have seen people holding diploma, bachelor’s degree, Master degree are very much interested to enter in this field. So, if you are really want to be called Professional Medical coder, … Read more
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set is being updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes that are unique to the COVID-19 vaccine candidate under development by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of Johnson & Johnson. The new CPT codes will be effective for use … Read more