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Coding guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placements CPT codes A percutaneous insertion of a gastrostomy tube is performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Gastrointestinal tube procedures involve percutaneous placement of a tube through the skin, directly into the stomach, small bowel, or large bowel, to allow feedings and/or suction of gastrointestinal contents. We have learnt previously similar exam … Read more
Being a medical coder, I always have a lot of problems with ICD 10 codes. The major confusion occurs with coding acute and chronic condition. We have some specific coding guidelines for coding acute and chronic conditions, first let us understand their definition. Acute means having rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course Chronic … Read more
A muscle biopsy is a procedure used to diagnose diseases involving muscle tissue. The provider will remove tissue and cells from a specific muscle and view them microscopically. Your provider will only need to remove a small piece of tissue from the designated muscle. The muscle can be superficial (Situated nearer the surface of the body) or deep(situated far beneath the surface). … Read more
Basics of hydrocelectomy CPT code Hydrocelectomy is surgery that is done to remove or repair a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum (the pouch that holds the testicles). Hydroceles are common in newborn males. Hydroceles can be scary because you can see them and because they are in … Read more
Basics of Hydration CPT code 96360 & 96361 Hydration is defined as the replacement of necessary fluids via an IV infusion which consists of pre-packaged fluids and electrolytes. Hydration services are reported by using CPT codes 96360 (initial 31 minutes to 1 hour) and 96361 (each additional hour). IV fluids reported for hydration lasting 30 … Read more
Basics of Joint replacement Procedures or CPT codes Joint replacement is a procedure that involves replacing an injured or ailing joint with an artificial joint, or prosthesis. Joint replacement helps in restoring the mobility and functionality of the joint and relieve pain. When medication and physical therapy fails to alleviate joint pain and dysfunction, total … Read more
Emergency Department (ED) Coding basic information Their has been lot of updates in Emergency department coding this year and it has really made easy to choose levels in ED coding. Now, Medical Decision Making is the main factor to choose the level of ED CPT codes 99281-99285. Emergency department is basically for patients requiring immediate … Read more
The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become more specific now. Similarly, the new specific Z codes for antenatal screening has been added. Also, you would have learnt now Z3A codes should not … Read more
Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness : cc: I have something in my eye HPI: this is a 67 yo female who has the sensation that something is in her eye. It began gradually last night. It is more irritated if she opens her eye but light does not bother it. SHe denies any … Read more
Basics of CPT code 38792 Sentinel node is the first in the chain of lymph nodes which drains lymphatic fluid from the malignant tumor. In sentinel lymph node injection the physician tries to identify the first lymph node receiving lymphatic drainage from a tumor. Sentinel lymph node injection is done commonly for breast cancer and … Read more