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Basics for Cpt code for Fistulogram An abnormal connection between artery and vein is called as arteriovenous fistula. Generally, it is created for hemodialysis treatment. AV fistula is very important in medical coding. Medical coders have to know everything about AV fistula before coding CPT code for fistulogram or AV fistula. Cpt Code for fistulogram … Read more
Below are the Question and Answers for the released August 2023 CPT assistant edition. Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management (E/M) Guidelines Question: When is the conversation between an emergency room (ER) physician and the admitting physician counted as an element in medical decision making (MDM) from the perspective of the ER physician? Answer: In … Read more
Basics of Lung Perfusion and Ventilation CPT codes There are two components of lung function, ventilation and perfusion. Ventilation refers to the ability of air to reach all areas of the lung. The perfusion scan measures the blood supply through the lungs. A ventilation and perfusion scan is most often done to detect a pulmonary embolus (blood clot in the lungs). It … Read more
Basics of CPT code 82306 & 82652 Vitamin D, a group of fat-soluble prohormones, is an essential Vitamin. There are two major types of Vitamin D (Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3) which are collectively known as calciferol. They are essential for promoting calcium absorption and maintaining adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable mineralization … Read more
Basics of Modifier GV and Modifier GW Hospice is a specialized type of care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their caregivers. Hospice care addresses the patient’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Hospice care also helps the patient’s family caregivers. There are few modifiers which are to be used only when the patient is enrolled in a … Read more
Basics about CPT code 72148, 72149 & 72158 for MRI lumbar Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiation-free, noninvasive, technique to produce high quality sectional images of the inside of the body in multiple planes. MRI Lumbar spine procedure (CPT code 72148, 72149 & 72158) uses the natural magnetic properties of the hydrogen atoms in … Read more
Description of 88363 CPT code 88363 Examination and selection of retrieved archival (ie, previously diagnosed) tissue(s) for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis) Mutations (changes) in the KRAS gene are often found in certain human cancers and may be predictive of a poor prognosis and limited clinical response to certain therapies. The KRAS protein is … Read more
When to use CPT code 34701 and 34702 The physician introduces, positions, and deploys an endograft to treat abdominal aortic conditions, with or without rupture, such as an aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, or traumatic disruption located in the infrarenal abdominal aorta that may or may not extend into the iliac arteries. A covered stent … Read more
Basics of CPT code 97012 According to CPT, mechanical traction is described as the force used to create a degree of tension of soft tissues and/or to allow for separation between joint surfaces. The degree of traction is controlled through the amount of force (pounds) allowed, duration (time), and angle of pull (degrees) using mechanical … Read more
Pupilloplasty is a procedure that enlarges pupil size by opening the visual axis. The procedure is performed when small pupils are unresponsive to pharmacological dilation for near-vision problems caused by small pupil size, acuteangle closure glaucoma, or by postcataract treatment and presbyopic lens extraction. Let us check the Pupilloplasty cpt codes used in surgery. Description … Read more