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Basics of Liver Biopsy CPT code Coding for a biopsy depends on many factors, such as the type of biopsy sample (eg, fine needle aspiration [FNA] or core needle biopsy), the number of lesions biopsied, and whether imaging guidance was used. Imaging guidance is used to ensure exact location for needle placement—and is usually separately … Read more
Basics about Breast Biopsy CPT Codes Breast biopsy are very important to determine the initial stage of breast cancer. Breast biopsy is done in different technique to find the diagnosis related to breast neoplasm. Since, there are some changes in breast biopsy CPT codes , we are here to learn more about them. We already … Read more
Basics about CPT code 70553 for MRI Brain or Head Radiology procedures are very useful for studying any structure of the body. Brain, which is a very vital part of human body, is also studied very carefully using radiology techniques. Having knowledge about anatomy and physiology helps in coding ICD 10 and CPT codes. If … Read more
Basics about Kyphoplasty & Sacroplasty Procedures codes Percutaneous augmentation of the vertebra is performed to treat a compression fracture caused by osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, primary or metastatic malignant lesions, benign lesions, or traumatic injury of the spine. Kyphoplasty requires cavity creation (augmentation) and injection of cement to fill the cavity and replace the vertebral body marrow. … Read more
COPD ICD-10 CM Coding information This is a very frequently coded ICD 10 code in respiratory system. This disease is very dangerous can lead to death as well. I am talking about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Also, there are multiple combination codes with COPD in diagnosis coding. For ICD 10 medical coders, it is … Read more
Description of CPT code 90670 Pneumococcal vaccine provides protection against infections of the lungs, blood, and brain. A vaccine produces active immunization by inducing the immune system to build its own antibodies against specific microorganisms/viruses. The body retains memory of the antibody production pattern for long-term protection. CPT code 90670 describes an active suspension conjugate … Read more
In medical coding, we have different facilities. I have shared lot of information on diagnostic and interventional radiology facility, but today I will share some coding guide on laboratory test. Yes, today I will share how a lipid panel is coded using a procedure code. Lipid panel CPT code 80061 is used when all the test … Read more
We have their has been significant changes in the number of diagnosis codes in ICD 10 version. When we were using ICD 9 codes we never has to confusion in choosing the correct codes except few complicate ones like sepsis, pregnancy complications etc. But, in ICD 10 codes it is sometimes difficult to find an … Read more
Since the introduction of ICD 10 codes, we are now focusing more on ICD 10 codes. Still in some region ICD 9, codes are used by medical coders. As we know, there is a lot of difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The most important thing I like about ICD 10 codes is … Read more
Basics about CPT or HCPCS code G0463 In 2014, CMS proposed to collapse the five levels of evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes in OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System) and replace them with three new HCPCS G-codes, including one APC for all clinic visits, one for all Type A ED visits, and one for all Type … Read more