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Basics of CPT code 79101 and 79005 There are many radiology procedure codes in CPT codebook. But, it is really difficult to understand the procedure performed behind the CPT code. As we have seen previously, the use of radioactive agent for parathyroid imaging and bone scan procedure codes, which are also a part of radiology … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Renal stones, Recurrent UTI, solitary Left Kidney Post-op Diagnosis: Same, Bladder lesion overlying bladder neck and LEFT Ureteral orfice Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): LEFT URETEROSCOPIC LITHO, STONE EXTRACTION: BLADDER BIOPSY; URETEROSCOPY CYSTOSCOPY WITH STENT PLACEMENT: Anesthesia: General Complications: none Findings: 1. Stones mostly matrix material with small pebble like consistency. Removed with prolonged basketing and irrigation. Papillary … Read more
Introduction of CPT code 83880 B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a cardiac neurohormone produced mainly in the left ventricle. It is secreted in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload, factors often found in congestive heart failure (CHF). BNP is increased in congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, and hypertension. … Read more
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right shoulder rotator cuff tear. Right shoulder SLAP tear. Right shoulder impingement. Right shoulder AC DJD. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right shoulder rotator cuff tear. Right shoulder SLAP tear. Right shoulder impingement. Right shoulder AC DJD. Right shoulder biceps tear INDICATION FOR PROCEDURE: Brief History: A 76 y.o. -year-old male has had persistent shoulder pain and functional limitation despite conservative management. MRI showed above-mentioned findings. Operative and … Read more
Aorta is one of the main organs of abdominal region. It is the main artery from where all the small arteries arise. Arteries arising from the Aorta form Vascular Families. Vascular Families help us in Selective and Non-Selective catheterization coding. Ultrasound Procedure coding is very straight in radiology. We have already learned how to code … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Closed fracture of distal left humerus Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): Left – OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS VIA OLECRANON OSTEOTOMY- Wound Class: Clean Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS: Anesthesia: General Complications: none Findings: complex fx Technique: The patient was taken to the OR and given general anesthesia. A foley catheter was placed. … Read more
Code Description of CPT code 85730 ((Partial thromboplastin time PTT) 85730 – Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood This exam may be ordered as a partial thromboplastin time or PTT, or as an activated partial thromboplastin time or APTT. The specimen is plasma. The method is automated coagulation instrument. The partial thromboplastin time … Read more
ICD 10 coding guidelines are very important to following in diagnosis coding. Same rule has to be followed for coding procedure codes. Many coders are still have confusion in coding multiple ICD 10 codes in a medical chart because they do not the coding guidelines. In ICD 10, coder have confusion in coding Aftercare and … Read more
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Closed Left Tibial Plateau Fracture POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Same PROCEDURES PERFORMED: 1. Closed Reduction with placement of external fixator: Left tibial plateau ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Minimal COMPLICATIONS: None. DRAINS: None. SPECIMENS: None. TOURNIQUET: None. HPI & INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: The patient is a who presented to the emergency department s/p motor … Read more
We have now almost became familiar with the ICD 10 codes. We all are now familiar with the difference between the ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The new diagnosis codes are huge in numbers. The ICD 10 codes are more specific compared to ICD 9 codes. Also, the new terms like Excludes 1 and … Read more