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The American Medical Association put forth two vaccine product codes and four vaccine administration codes, which are expected to become effective at a future date. The codes “will be available for use and effective upon each new coronavirus vaccine receiving Emergency Use Authorization or approval from the Food and Drug Administration,” the AMA states. The … Read more
CMS announced yesterday that Medicare payment will be available for both the purchase and administration of bamlanivimab, which can be used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in certain adult and pediatric patients, according to the FDA’s recent emergency use authorization. However, the drug is expected to be free for healthcare providers at first, according to the … Read more
Medical coding Surgery Sample coded Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chalazion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chalazion. PROCEDURE: Chalazion excision. I have explained the indications, alternatives, risks, and potential benefits of the procedure to the patient, and she fully understands and has given informed consent. SURGEON: DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The skin around the affected lid was prepped and draped in … Read more
Every year AMA (American Medical Assocaition) releases new updates for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. For this year 2020, again their will some new CPT codes, some codes will be deleted and some CPT codes will be revised. Their are total 394 codes have been changed of which 248 are new cpt codes, 75 codes … Read more
Medical coding is a very interesting field. The newly graduated professionals will only know about coding in information technology field, but they will not be aware of the coding in medical domain. Yes, Medical coding does not need any introduction now, because it has really come out as a very useful and stable career for … Read more
CPC Certification Cost and Exam information To become a professional Medical coder there are few basic certification exams to clear. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is the first and basic exam for Medical coders. Any graduate who wants to pursue a career in Medical Coding can give CPC exam. This Certification exam helps in both Physician … Read more
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When I look back a few years ago, I was a student carrying a degree without having a job in hand. At that time, I was desperately looking for a job. So, I was badly searching for a job for at least 4 months. In my country I can will surely say that, finding a … Read more
Medical Coding Example 1 EXAM: NM GASTRIC EMPTYING STUDY REASON FOR STUDY: Nausea and vomiting CLINICAL HISTORY: Nausea and vomiting TECHNIQUE: A standard meal consisting of Eggbeater 4 oz, toast, jam and water was labeled with the radiopharmaceutical and administered orally to the patient. Subsequent static images were obtained at approximately 60 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 and … Read more
Since, we are moving toward 2019, their will be again changes in ICD 10 codes. Till now, 280 new ICD 10 codes and 170 revised has been finalized for 2019. This number cannot be finalized till we come across the total number of new ICD 10 codes for 2019. All the new updates about new … Read more