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Basics of CPT code 63650 Spinal cord (dorsal column) stimulation (SCS) is a pain relief technique that delivers a low-voltage electrical current to the spinal cord to block the sensation of pain. This technique is best suited for pain that is neuropathic in nature i.e., resulting from actual damage to the peripheral nerves. In medical coding, we … Read more
In my previous post, I have shared about how to use XE modifier while coding medical charts in medical coding. In this post, I will tell you how the documentation of the report is given for applying XE modifier in coding. As we know, XE is modifier is used when there is different encounter by … Read more
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Rule out rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Partial thickness tear of supraspinatus, right shoulder.
Type II superior labral tear, right shoulder.
Degenerative joint disease with chondral injury and multiple loose bodies intraarticularly, right shoulder.
OPERATIVE PROCEDURES:
ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal.
ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Minimal.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:
CEUs or Continue Education Units are important for retaining our medical coding certification. AAPC and AHIMA are the best two organization which conducts coding certification exams. Once you get certification from these organization, you will have good growth in medical coding career. I have already share few blog post on earning or getting CEUs for … Read more
In 2018, we will be having a total of 314 CPT code changes. Also, we will be having two new modifiers as well in 2018. Today, we will checkout some of the new CPT codes added in 2018 in procedure codebook. The new CPT 2018 manual contains a total of 172 new codes and 60 … Read more
Sample Medical Coding Report 1 REASON FOR STUDY: cervical radiculopathy CLINICAL HISTORY: Cervical radiculopathy COMPARISON: None. TECHNIQUE: Medication reconciliation form reviewed and any changes related to this procedure resolved. Standard technical protocol was utilized. Dosimetry: CTDI: 7 mGy; DLP: 246 mGy-cm (Note: These dose indicators do not reflect the effective patient dose, but are metrics … Read more
In 2018, we will be having lot of new ICD 10 codes in ICD 10 codebooks. Lot of specific diagnosis codes will be added. Already I have shared few ICD 10 new codes in my previous post. Today, again I am add few more codes to the list. We will be having new updated ICD … Read more
There are many new ICD 10 codes for Non-pressure chronic ulcer for Medical coders. We are going to have lot of new diagnosis codes for ulcers in 2018. These Non-pressure chronic ulcer diagnosis codes are going to present in new ICD 10 codebook. Hence, be prepared to use them in future. New ICD 10 codes … Read more
We have a lot of new ICD 10 codes for 2018. Yes, the number of diagnosis is going to increase more in ICD 10 codebooks. Medical coders need to be really perfect in coding diagnosis codes. We will be having around 300+ new ICD 10 codes in 2018. Today, let use learn few of them. … Read more
Professionals who want to take Medical Coding as a career always want to be called as Certified Professional Medical Coder. However, lots of us do not know the exact path of becoming a certified coder. During my initial days, I was unaware of any certification exams in the field of medical coding. Nevertheless, with the … Read more