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When to use CPT code 74245 & 74249 Small bowel follow through CPT code in radiology, we have few codes which are little tricky to understand. Here, we are discussing about Upper GI codes which are difficult to code. These codes are already discussed in my previous post. But, I am here to discuss only … Read more
From the time ICD 10 codes have been implemented, coders are facing lot of issues with new diagnosis codes. Injury codes in ICD 10 are still creating problems for coders. For non-traumatic or pathological fractures, we have discussed previously. But for traumatic fracture coding, medical coders are still having lot of confusion. The initial, subsequent … Read more
In medical coding, we have to report the procedure in the form of a numerical code called as CPT Code. Medical code comprises of CPT , ICD 10, HCPCS codes & modifiers. These are the major elements in medical coding to understand first. ICD 10 codes are used report diagnosis present in the medical report … 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
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
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
What is ICD c0de for Cervical Radiculopathy? The pain which is a result of any condition that irritates a nerve in the cervical spine region, is clinically described a Cervical radiculopathy. Such type of pain, which affects the nerves, is generally referred as radicular pain. In addition, radicular pain occurs in thoracic and lumbar region as … Read more
As we all know, X{EPSU} modifiers have been used for specificity instead of 59 modifier. These new modifiers are used in place of 59 to differentiate between procedures more specifically. XS, XE, XU and XP are the modifiers introduced in 2015 . Each one of X modifier is different from one antoher. The XE modifier … 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
Basics of CPT code 74178 Computed tomography directs multiple thin beams of x-rays at the body structure being studied and uses computer imaging to produce thin, cross-sectional views of various layers (or slices) of the body. It is useful for the evaluation of trauma, tumor, and foreign bodies as CT is able to visualize soft … Read more