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Basics of CPT code CPT code 22853, 22854 and 22859 A procedure is performed to decompress the spinal cord and nerves and restore intervertebral disc space and anatomic alignment with insertion of an intervertebral biomechanical device. Surgical immobilization of the spine by fusing adjacent vertebrae (arthrodesis) and/or removing all or part of a vertebral body … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Sleep study Today we will learn about CPT code for Sleep Study. We have different set of procedure codes for coding these sleep study procedures. We have even HCPCS codes as well for coding these exams. Depending on the payer’s requirement we have to use HCPCS codes. Earlier we have … Read more
When to use CPT code 74712 and 74713 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiation-free, noninvasive technique that produces high quality sectional images of the inside of the body in multiple planes. MRI uses the natural magnetic properties of the hydrogen atoms in our bodies that emit radiofrequency signals when exposed to radiowaves within a … Read more
Since we are soon going to enter the October month, their are new ICD-10 Updates for next year 2024 and will be effective from 1st October 2024. Every year on April 1 and October 1, ICD-10-CM coding changes take effect. For fiscal year (FY) 2024, the October update will bring: 395 new diagnosis codes 25 … Read more
Requirement of The POA Indicators POA indicators is an alpha character assigned to the principal diagnosis code and any secondary diagnosis codes reported for each inpatient admission. POA indicators are distinct from diagnosis codes and are not part of ICD 10 CM codes. Yes, they are assigned and reported to diagnosis codes, but they are … Read more
Procedure performed for Renal Artery Catheterization The physician first takes the access into the skin through an underlying artery of lower extremity and introduce a guidewire through the needle. The wire is threaded into the main renal artery or any branch of renal artery. A catheter is introduced through the guidewire and then the contrast … Read more
When to use 47531 and 47532 A radiographic medium is injected into the common bile duct, gallbladder, and/or liver for diagnostic purposes. The physician inserts a needle between the ribs into the lumen of the common bile duct and checks positioning by aspiration. Radiographic dye is injected. The needle is removed. This procedure includes imaging … Read more
Basics of CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 Today we will learn about CPT codes for angioplasty, stent and thrombectomy which includes diagnostic angiography and RS&I like other existing angioplasty procedure codes. CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 and the add-on CPT code +36907, +36908, +36909, these codes have bundled lot of minor … Read more
Points to remember for Chiropractic services CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942 While billing the chiropractice services do remember the below points. Report the initial treatment phase. Report the date of X-ray if an X-ray is used to demonstrate subluxation. The X-ray film must be available for review upon request. A physical examination may be used … Read more
Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services: Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care Services Question: A female patient was seen in the emergency department (ED) where it was deemed appropriate to have her admitted as an inpatient. The admitting physician then requested a neurological consultation. The neurologist saw the patient the next day and performed … Read more