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Basics of CPT code 38505 & 38500 A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells (lymphocytes), which fight infection. Lymph nodes may trap the germs that are causing an infection. Cancer often spreads to lymph nodes. CPT code 38505 & 38500 are used for coding lymph … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76881 and 76882 Their are many codes in radiology facility which are divided as completed and limited category. For example, the ultrasound abdomen has completed ultrasound (cpt code 76700) and limited US abdomen (CPT code 76705) codes. The complete abdomen exam included all the eight organs while limited abdomen exam is … Read more
The ICD 10 codes are getting more specific with time. I have already shared lot of updates about diagnosis codes but today we will learn more about them. Today, we will see the ICD 10 codes added to code for lump or mass in Breast. Earlier, we were using only N63 as the specific code … Read more
Basic about twin pregnancy ICD 10 and Cpt Codes As we know there are OB CPT codes using for coding Pregnancy procedures. The procedures are divided on weeks of gestation. There are separate pregnancy ICD 10 and CPT codes for first ,second and third trimester. The first trimester of pregnancy is week 1 through week … Read more
Basics of CPT code 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248 Procedure or CPT codes 36245, 36246, 36247 & 36248 are used in coding vascular family. These codes are used for selective catheter placement in an abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity branch of a single vascular family of the arterial system. A catheter is introduced first into an extremity … Read more
Difference between Selective and Non-selective catheterization In interventional radiology coding, most of the medical coder get confuse with selective and non selective catheterization. Since minimal invasive procedure, are divided into two-part vascular and non-vascular procedure. Non-Vascular procedure are little easy to code compared with Vascular Procedure. Non-vascular procedure are direct codes like for biopsy, … Read more
Need for Sample or Model Question and Answers for CPC or CCS exam Freshers in medical coding will be always in search of study material for medical coding certification exam. So, today I will provide you some important study guide. Below I am sharing few sample Question and Answers for Inpatient and Outpatient medical coders. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 36415 (Venipuncture) Venipuncture is surgical puncture of a vein especially for the withdrawal of blood or for intravenous medication. There are several different methods for the collection of a blood sample. The most common method and site of venipuncture is the insertion of a needle into the cubital vein of the … Read more
Basic – Cpt Code 74220/74230 Modified Barium Swallow Barium swallow studies are coded very frequently in radiology. Studies related to esophagus are done with Barium swallow. Any problem with food swallowing procedures always make physicians to test with barium swallow studies. Esophagram has two CPT codes 74220 and 74230, normal Barium swallow and Modified Barium swallow. … Read more
Basics of Cardioversion CPT code 92960 & 92661 Cardioversion has been coded as external and internal procedure in medical coding. CPT code 92960 and 92961 are used to report cardioversion . Elective or external cardioversion is most often used to treat atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter if anti-arrhythmic drugs fail to convert the heart back … Read more