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Medical coding is a great career option for most of the professionals. But, in any field one has to keep learning to be ahead in this competitive world. Such competition is also there between medical coders. Coding CPT and ICD code for a medical report is not easy for everyone. Many of us think we … Read more
List of New Category III Section Codes for 2022 0674T Laparoscopic insertion of new or replacement of permanent implantable synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation system for augmentation of cardiac function, including an implantable pulse generator and diaphragmatic lead(s) 0675T Laparoscopic insertion of new or replacement of diaphragmatic lead(s), permanent implantable synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation system for augmentation of … Read more
What is MIPS or PQRS Measure? The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) was a reporting program of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It gave eligible professionals (EPs) the opportunity to assess the quality of care they were providing to their patients, helping to ensure that patients get the right care at the … Read more
ICD 10 has thousands of codes for each specific disease or disorder. Being a medical coder, ICD 10 has been very helpful when I am coding confirmed diagnosis documented in medical report. But, when I have to code any suspected or rule out condition, I get confused with ICD 10 codes. Yes, when we are … Read more
ICD 10 codes creates a lot of confusion. The most talked codes are the sequela diagnosis codes. We have already learned about sequela ICD 10 codes in my previous post. But, sequela can be confused with the complication codes. If you are not known about complication, checkout the below definition of it. “A complication is … Read more
Medical coders have always in search of correct ICD 10 codes and CPT codes. Medical coding is all about finding the right diagnosis codes and procedures codes. If you are into medical coding, you will know the importance of these codes. ICD 10 codes are the most important ones to be coded perfectly, because the … Read more
Dilation of the Fallopian tubes is really more of a cleansing of the tubes than a true dilation. The tubes are very small and thin-walled. The most common cause for blockage is from an infection that results in strictures and fibrosis of the tube(s). A hydrosalpinx is the medical name for a fallopian tube that … Read more
The procedure of blood patch involves injection of patient’s own blood in the epidural space. The whole procedure is performed in sterile manner to seal the site of the dural CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) leak. The CSF leak is usually due to prior lumbar puncture, myelogram or epidural injection/infusion. Approximately around 20 cc of patient’s blood … Read more
Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Procedure: CERVICAL FACET INJECTION LEFT C5-6 and C6-7 Diagnosis: Cervical Spondylosis The patient has been referred to the Pain Management Center for cervical facet injection treatment of chronic axial neck pain. The patient has had long standing cervical pain thought to be facet joint generated and which has been refractory … Read more
Basics of CPT code 86318, 86328 & 86769 CPT code 86328 was established as a child code to 86318 to report a qualitative or semiquantitative single-step method immunoassay for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) antibody(ies). CPT code 86769 was established to report an antibody test for SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) using a multiple-step method. Note that code 86769 … Read more