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Knee Arthroscopy- CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 Coding Knee arthroscopic procedures looks tricky but are not that confusing. There are few codes have been bundled with major knee arthroscopic procedures. For example, now the CPT codes 29881 and 29880 will include the chondroplasty procedure if performed on same knee. Chondroplasty performed in any of … Read more
Basics about Pelvic Ultrasound CPT code 76856 In Radiology, diagnosis related to pelvic region are very common to code. For example, for ovary cyst, pelvic pain, abdominal pain etc. are the common diagnosis for Pelvic exam in females. Mostly the ultrasound CPT code 76856 is used for pelvic region. This is the most frequently used … Read more
Basic of Medicare Condition Codes National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) in its Official UB-04Data Specifications Manual 2007 defines condition codes as codes used to identify conditions or events relating to this bill that may affect processing. Condition codes refer to specific form locators in the UB-04 form that demand to describe the conditions applicable to … Read more
Basics of Vasectomy CPT code A vasectomy is a surgical procedure used as a method of male contraception. During the procedure, the vas deferens—the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra—are cut, sealed, or otherwise blocked. This prevents sperm from mixing with semen that is ejaculated from the penis, effectively preventing pregnancy. … Read more
Since we are coding different facilities with so many CPT codes, we have to use modifiers also along with CPT codes. This modifier alter the payment service and which helps in the proper payment for the procedure performed by the physician. Similarly today we are going to find out which CPT codes can be assigned … Read more
The American Medical Association (AMA) has updated its CPT code set to include new vaccine codes for the 2024-2025 influenza season, as well as for pneumonia and meningitis. These updates, including one code revision, will be reflected in the CPT 2025 publication, though some changes are already in effect. Influenza Vaccine Code Updates For the … Read more
Basics of Rotator cuff CPT code CPT code 23410, 23412, 23420 and 29827 The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allow a wide range of movement while maintaining the stability of the glenohumeral joint. The rotator cuff includes the following muscles: Subscapularis Infraspinatus Teres minor Supraspinatus A helpful mnemonic to … Read more
Basics of CPT code 23105 & 23106 Definitions: Arthroscopy: Use of an endoscope to examine the interior of a joint (diagnostic) or to perform surgery on joint structures (therapeutic) Arthrotomy: Surgical incision into a joint that may include exploration, drainage, or removal of a foreign body Synovectomy: Removal of the synovial membrane lining of … Read more
For the CPT 2024 code set, a new code (52284) was established in the Bladder subsection of the Urinary section to describe cystourethroscopy with mechanical urethral dilation and therapeutic drug delivery via coated balloon. In addition, a new code (58580) was added to the Female Genital System subsection of the Surgery section to report radiofrequency … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Prostate cancer (CMS/HCC) [C61] Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY ROBOTIC ASSISTED WITH BILATERAL PELVIC LYMPH NODE DISSECTION – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY ROBOTIC ASSISTED WITH BILATERAL PELVIC LYMPH NODE DISSECTION: Anesthesia: General Estimated Blood Loss: less than 100 mL Quantitative Blood Loss: No data recorded Implants: * No implants in log … Read more