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Sample coded Surgery Medical coding charts Part 10

October 17, 2022June 18, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Medical coding Sample Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent streptococcal adenotonsillitis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Same ANESTHESIA: General by endotracheal tube. COMPLICATIONS: None. OPERATION/PROCEDURE: Traditional tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. FINDINGS:Tonsils: 3+, significant scar to superior constrictor muscle Adenoids: 1+ INDICATION: Recurrent streptococcal adenotonsillitis DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: After informed consent was obtained in the preoperative holding area, the patient was … Read more

How to correctly report the E/M add-on G codes

April 10, 2023June 14, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Hopefully, everyone is using the new E/M codes without issue. CMS added two HCPCS codes to represent “additional” time for E/M services. These are important qualifiers, as medical necessity audits are likely to follow. The latest instructions from CMS on proper use of the G codes: “When the practitioner selects a visit level using time, the … Read more

ICD-11 : Get Ready to Start & Learn

August 10, 2022June 10, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The pandemic has shown the power of integrated data capture and collaboration across terminologies and code sets allowing for sharing of information and innovation. ICD-11 leverages the strengths of different systems to create a modernized classification system. ICD-11 will be a major step forward in improving the quality of data and the flexibility of the … Read more

Amazing tips for Initial, Subsequent and Sequela Encounter in ICD 10

December 16, 2023May 25, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

In ICD 9, we have straight codes for injuries or external cause of injuries. However, ICD 10 has different set of codes for injuries. Here the injuries are divided into initial, subsequent and sequela encounter with the physician. Hence, the codes are very specific for the treatment of the injuries. Now in injuries we do not … Read more

Sample coded Surgery Medical Coding Charts Part 9

August 9, 2021May 24, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Sample Medical coding chart 1 Pre-op Diagnosis: vitreous hemorrhage left eye Post-op Diagnosis: vitreous hemorrhage left eye, multiple horseshoe tears left eye Procedure: PPV/EL/FAx + gas left eye Implants: none Anesthesia Type: GETA Estimated blood loss (mL): 0.1 Findings: see below Specimens: none Complications: none Indication and consent: The patient presented to the Retina Center … Read more

AMA issues codes for pending Novavax vaccine: COVID update

May 13, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The AMA released a series of codes that would be eligible for reporting a COVID-19 vaccine under development by Novavax Inc. While the Novavax vaccine has yet to gain clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Gaithersburg, Md.-based biotechnology company has accelerated its testing and development and plans to ship hundreds of millions of products to the … Read more

How to code unilateral and bilateral diagnosis codes In ICD 10

March 12, 2022May 1, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics about ICD 10 codes As we know in ICD 10, we have all the alphanumeric ICD codes. ICD 10 is very specific codes because of which the numbers of ICD codes have also increased. The biggest difference between icd 9 and icd 10 is the use of alphabets in icd 10, which were not … Read more

Superb Tips for Revascularization CPT codes (37220-37235) of Lower Extremity

July 16, 2023April 30, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Superb Tips for Ravascularization CPT codes of Lower Extremity

Basics for Revascularization CPT codes (37220-37235) The revascularization CPT codes (37220-37235) are mainly used for vascular intervention procedures. This mainly includes the angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy. The CPT codes for angioplasty, stent and atherectomy are bundled codes and includes most of the small services. Angioplasty: It is a procedure used to open clogged heart … Read more

ICD-10-CM proposed changes: new cough, lumbago codes, no post-COVID

April 30, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Providers will find 205 proposed ICD-10-CM code changes in the FY 2022 version of the code set, slated to take effect Oct. 1, 2021. The proposed updates include 153 new diagnosis codes, 22 revised codes and 30 invalidated codes. The changes were issued in the proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) payment rule for acute and long-term care hospitals, released … Read more

Top 3 tips to become a Professional Medical coder without any Training

January 7, 2022April 29, 2021 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Most of us always think that, to be a professional one should take a proper training, which obviously requires investing money. So, those who have money goes ahead and the ones who don’t ,choose a different option. I was into the same kind of situation when I choose medical coding as my career. I was … Read more