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Basic information about J3301 CPT/HCPCS code Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to treat inflammatory disorders such as severe allergies and skin conditions, asthma, and arthritis; as an immunosuppressant in some immune system disorders; as short-term or palliative therapy for ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and Crohn’s disease; management of certain blood disorders; and palliative … Read more
Basics of 96127 CPT code Emotional/behavioral assessments may be performed by medical and mental health professionals in the clinical setting and also by trained professionals in the educational setting. These assessments gather information regarding feelings and emotions and problem behaviors through direct observation of the individual and/or questionnaires completed by the individual, caregivers, teachers, and … Read more
Emergency Department (ED) coding is limited to only 5 codes, ranging from 99281-99285. But, in ED facility the medical coders have to capture both the surgery procedures and the infusion/injection/hydration codes documented in the medical report. Some of the exam during ED visit include placement of splint like short leg splint, which are necessary to … Read more
Medicare has assigned every CPT/HCPCS code with a specific status indicator. These indicators help in the payment of reimbursement process for different facility. For example, status indicator identifies whether the service described by the HCPCS code is paid under the OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System) and if so, whether payment is made separately or packaged. … Read more
J3490 Unclassified drugs CPT crosslinks for J3490 CPT/HCPCS code 11980 Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin) 22899 Unlisted procedure, spine 27599 Unlisted procedure, femur or knee 28890 Extracorporeal shock wave, high energy, performed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, requiring anesthesia other than local, including … Read more
Basics of CPT code 90834 Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental illness and behavioral disturbances in which the physician or other qualified health care professional, through definitive therapeutic communication, attempts to alleviate the emotional disturbances, reverse or change maladaptive patterns of behavior, and encourage personality growth and development. CPT code 90834 is used for reporting … Read more
Basics of 90791 & 90792 CPT code Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is an integrated biopsychosocial assessment, including history, mental status, and recommendations. The evaluation may include communication with family or other sources and review and ordering of diagnostic studies. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is an integrated biopsychosocial and medical assessment, including history, mental status, … Read more
Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness : 87 year old female presents with right posterior thigh pain of gradual onset this morning. Pain is sharp/stabbing, sometimes radiates down to her knee. She felt a similar pain one week ago which improved significantly with leg exercises prescribed by her physiotherapist. Denies any numbness, tingling or weakness. … Read more
Coding description of 99091 CPT code 99091; Collection and interpretation of physiologic data (eg, ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring) digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to the physician or other qualified health care professional, qualified by education, training, licensure/regulation (when applicable) requiring a minimum of 30 minutes of time, each 30 days … Read more