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Reporting CPT Modifiers 51 and 59 A modifier is used to report or indicate that a performed service or procedure was altered by some specific circumstance and noted by the physician or other qualified health care professional (QHP) but not changed in its definition or code. Modifiers enable health care professionals to effectively respond to … Read more
Basic about Abdominal aortogram CPT code 75630 & 75625 In interventional radiology coding, the main procedure is sometimes easy to code as compared to supervision and interpretation cpt code. Vascular procedure coding depends on selective and non-selective catheterization while studying arteries. Coding for vascular catherization procedures is based on the selection of the first, second … Read more
Basics of CPT code 99406 & 99407 Individual behavior change intervention services are counseling and/or intervention services directed at high-risk behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse. These services can be reported as treatment of the condition or in relation to the condition that has the potential of causing illness or injury. Additionally, the … Read more
What are Modifiers? Modifiers are two-character suffixes (alpha and/or numeric) that are attached to a procedure code. CPT modifiers are defined by the American Medical Association (AMA). HCPCS Level II modifiers are defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Modifiers should be used carefully with CPT or HCPCS codes, because they directly affect the … Read more
Basics of ERCP CPT Code 74328, 74329 & 74330 ERCP CPT Code is very common while coding radiology procedures. ERCP stands for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The exam is performed using an endoscope and taking x rays simultaneously. These codes are coded both in surgical and diagnostic coding. ERCP CPT Code is easy to learn … Read more
Report 1 BILATERAL NEPHROSTOGRAMS PLACEMENT OF NEPHROURETERAL CATHETERS MODERATE CONSCIOUS SEDATION, FLUOROSCOPY CAN ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE AND UTILIZATION OF A STERILE SURGICAL TRAY.: INDICATION: Bilateral nephrolithiasis TECHNIQUE: Ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance, fluoroscopy time is 14.7 minutes COMPARISON: None. FINDINGS: Having obtained informed consent prepping and draping the flanks in the usual aseptic fashion 1% lidocaine was … Read more
Basics of Tracheostomy CPT code A tracheostomy is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into a person’s windpipe. In medical coding, their are lot of minimal invasive procedures which are performed percutaneously. For example about chest tube placement, arthrocentesis, a, myelogram, breast biopsy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, … Read more
Basics of HIDA scan CPT code 78226 and 78227 Hepatobiliary system nuclear imaging tracks the production and flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine using a radioactive tracer that highlights the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder if the gallbladder has not been surgically removed. This procedure may also be referred to as … Read more
Procedure performed for Cpt code bone marrow biopsy & aspiration A bone biopsy is a procedure to obtain sample bone tissue to further analyze a suspected medical condition or infection. Cpt code for bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is coded frequently in coding biopsy charts. After administration of adequate anesthesia, the operative area is prepped … Read more
Basic about Cpt Code 93923 & 92922 CPT codes in Radiology coding are little difficult to learn and apply. Here, we are dealing with codes, which have high dollar value, so it is very important to understand the main concept behind procedure codes. I have given many tips for coding different CPT codes and today also … Read more