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Basics of GERD ICD-10 CM code Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease, which happens when a muscle at the end of the esophagus does not close. It occurs when the stomach content flows back into the food pipe(esophagus). This reverse flow causes reflux, that irritates the lining of your esophagus and hence … Read more
Basic about urethral catheterization CPT code Urinary catheters are used when patient is unable to empty his or her bladder. If the urine is retained in bladder, pressure is developed in the kidney. Such pressure can lead to harmful disorder like kidney failure. The urinary catheter has a tiny balloon attached at the end. When … Read more
Now, we can say the we have become friendly with ICD 10 codes. In, ICD 9 we have straight numerical or alphanumeric codes. In ICD 9, we use to have minimum 3 or maximum 5 characters or digits for coding a diagnosis code. But, as we know now ICD 10 codes are little different with respect … Read more
Basics about Polypectomy & Myomectomy CPT code Endometrial polyps are one of the most common causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Endometrial polyps can also be an overgrowth (tumor) of cells. Hence, polypectomy is done to get rid of such harmful diseases. Polypectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which doctors remove … Read more
Basics of trigger finger/point injection cpt code 20550-20551 The physician injects a therapeutic agent into a single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis such as the plantar fascia in 20550 and into a single tendon origin/insertion site in 20551. The physician identifies the injection site by palpation or radiographs (reported separately) and marks the injection site. … Read more
Question 1. Which is another term for “comfort care”? Elder care Respite care Palliative care Home healthcare Rationale: “Comfort care” is also called “palliative care”. The goal of palliative care is not to cure or actively treat the condition. It is to control pain or to alleviate other distressing symptoms to make a terminally ill … Read more
In medical coding, both CPT and ICD 10 codes have specific coding guidelines. The ICD 10 coding guidelines are given in the first pages of the ICD 10 code book, while CPT coding guidelines are given in front of each chapter in the CPT code book. Coding guidelines are always important in all places, wherever … Read more
Basics of ORIF distal Radius CPT codes ORIF stands for Open Reduction Internal Fixation. Distal radial fractures can be very complex. Open treatment of a distal radial fracture is significantly more complex today than when the CPT code for open reduction and internal fixation was originally introduced, due to new technology (eg, fracture specific fixation, … Read more
Basics about hsg test/Hysterosalpingogram Cpt Code 58340 Hysterosalpingogram or hsg scan/test is an x-ray study inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes. During this procedure a dye is injected through the vagina and into the uterus. The dye flows both into uterus and fallopian tubes. Images are obtained using fluoroscopy. The image helps in finding … Read more
Basics of Paracentesis CPT code update Abdominal paracentesis is done to remove the accumulated fluid in the abdomen cavity. The abnormal fluid in abdominal cavity is called ascites. Abdminal paracentesis is done majorly to remove ascites. Earlier we have to code Abdominal paracentesis along with imaging guidance. But, the new bundled codes are having imaging guidance … Read more