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Basics of CPT code 49591-49596, 49613-49618 For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2023 code set, 15 new codes were established in the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum subsection in the Surgery/Digestive System section to describe reporting of anterior abdominal hernia repair (49591-49596, 49613-49618), parastomal hernia repair (49621-49622), and the removal of mesh or other prostheses (49623). … Read more
Basics of CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 CPT code 29914, 29915, and 29916 represent procedures performed specifically for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). In FAI, the femoral head and acetabulum, a ball and socket joint do not fit perfectly. This will cause friction during hip movements, which can cause damage to the hip joint. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 43239 The Digestive System subsection (43200-49999) of the CPT code set series are used to report endoscopic procedures related to the examination and treatment of conditions in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and/or jejunum. These series of procedures are used to code for : esophagoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; assessing donor specimen … Read more
checkout the coding tips for selective and non-selective catheter placement for venous coding in surgery.
Basics of Modifiers Modifier plays a key roles in modification of procedure and also in the proper payment. Modifiers helps in changing or altering the procedure based on the scenario or situation the exam is performed. We all know their are different payment and instructional modifiers. Payment modifiers direct affect the payment hence should be … Read more
Basics about CPT code 64721 for Carpal Tunnel Release A very common disorder of wrist is Carpal tunnel syndrome. In this procedure, the medial nerve is released which is decompressed. The medial nerve is located in wrist and is solely responsible for carpal tunnel syndrome. The CPT codes are based on decompressed nerve. We have … Read more
For epidural infusion, the patient is placed in sitting or lateral decubitus position. The physician inserts a catheter into the vertebral interspace of the cervical or thoracic region for continuous or intermittent infusion of material. The physician provide continuous infusion or intermittent bolus injection of solution to provide a therapeutic or diagnostic outcome. The solution … Read more
Basics of Mycardial Perfusion CPT code 78452, 78451, 78453 & 78454 For tomographic myocardial perfusion imaging, the patient receives an intravenous injection of a radionuclide, usually thallium or technetium-99m, which localizes only in nonischemic tissue. SPECT (single photon emission computed tomographic) images of the heart are taken immediately to identify areas of perfusion vs. infarction. … Read more
Basics of CPT code 38505 & 38500 A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells (lymphocytes), which fight infection. Lymph nodes may trap the germs that are causing an infection. Cancer often spreads to lymph nodes. CPT code 38505 & 38500 are used for coding lymph … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76881 and 76882 Their are many codes in radiology facility which are divided as completed and limited category. For example, the ultrasound abdomen has completed ultrasound (cpt code 76700) and limited US abdomen (CPT code 76705) codes. The complete abdomen exam included all the eight organs while limited abdomen exam is … Read more