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Navigating the complexities of medical billing and coding can often feel like a daunting task, especially when faced with remark codes like N823. This code, which signifies “Incomplete/Invalid procedure modifier(s),” can lead to confusion for healthcare providers and billing professionals alike. In this article, we will delve into the N823 remark code, what it … Read more
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Suspected abdominal wall abscess POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Abdominal wall abscess PROCEDURE: 1. Exploration of abdominal wall post op fluid collection, incidion and drainage of abdominal wall abscess ANESTHESIA: General INDICATION FOR PROCEDURE: This unfortunate 63y.o. lady underwent free flap reconstruction of her left arm wound with an abdominal donor site. She is … Read more
Emergency Department (ED) sample medical coding chart 1 Chief complaint: Sore throat, cough History of present illness: The patient is a 18 year old male presenting with sore throat and cough.Three weeks ago the sore throat started and has not improved.He also has a cough productive of colorless sputum.The cough started 2 weeks ago. Denies … Read more
Basics about Breast Biopsy CPT Codes Breast biopsy are very important to determine the initial stage of breast cancer. Breast biopsy is done in different technique to find the diagnosis related to breast neoplasm. Since, there are some changes in breast biopsy CPT codes , we are here to learn more about them. We already … Read more
In medical coding, we have different facilities. I have shared lot of information on diagnostic and interventional radiology facility, but today I will share some coding guide on laboratory test. Yes, today I will share how a lipid panel is coded using a procedure code. Lipid panel CPT code 80061 is used when all the test … 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 of HCPCS code G0402, G0438 & G0439 The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a free annual preventive visit which focuses on providing a personalized prevention plan of services for Medicare Advantage members. The AWV is not a routine physical exam. AWV can be performed by Physician (doctor of medicine or osteopathy), qualified non-physician practitioner … Read more
Basics of CPT code 49591-49596, 49613-49618 For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2023 code set, 15 new codes were established in the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum subsection in the Surgery/Digestive System section to describe reporting of anterior abdominal hernia repair (49591-49596, 49613-49618), parastomal hernia repair (49621-49622), and the removal of mesh or other prostheses (49623). … Read more
Basics about CPT code 64721 for Carpal Tunnel Release A very common disorder of wrist is Carpal tunnel syndrome. In this procedure, the medial nerve is released which is decompressed. The medial nerve is located in wrist and is solely responsible for carpal tunnel syndrome. The CPT codes are based on decompressed nerve. We have … Read more
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