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Basics about CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula Coding guidelines for AV Fistula procedure codes is little different in interventional radiology coding. I have faced many challenges while coding these AV fistula procedure codes. However, as I was coding charts I was learning how to get a correct code for procedure performed. Here, … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Arteriogram We know many procedures which includes puncturing of an artery. For any examination of any artery, the physician needs to examine the artery by inserting a catheter into the artery. For upper or lower extremity artery exam, will use only one CPT code for arteriography or ateriogram. We have … Read more
Basics about CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 For Medicare patients, the major arthroscopic knee procedures are assign with standard arthroscopy codes (29870-29887). However, we have to use a separate HCPCS code G0289 for procedures like chondroplasty and/or loose foreign body removal when performed on different compartment on same knee. Meniscectomy (CPT code 29881) and … Read more
Coding for the Treatment of “Abortions” Pregnancy chapter codes are very complicated to use in coding. If you are medical coder, you would surely understand how difficult it is to find a correct ICD or CPT code in pregnancy chapter. I have made very big errors in past in ICD and CPT code while coding … Read more
Procedure performed for Total Hip Arthroplasty (CPT code 27130) Before we start learning about the ICD and CPT codes related to Total hip arthroplasty, procedure we will just checkout how the whole procedure is performed. A total hip replacement involves removal of diseased cartilage and bone from the acetabulum and femur with replacement using a … Read more
Procedure performed for CPT code 29806 Capsulorrhaphy There is much confusion for coding orthopedic procedures and CPT Code 29806 is one of them. In addition, we have similar CPT Code 29807, which is also tricky when have to be used with CPT Code 29806. So, first we will just checkout how the whole procedure is … Read more
Use of NCCI edit with Procedure codes We know that there are few procedures, which have to be coded with modifiers to provide extra information regarding the procedure performed. As there are many procedures can be done on same day if the diagnosis is not by found easily, hence is such can procedures overlap each … Read more
There are generally two types of procedures you can come across in coding medical reports, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Being a medical coder, you can code many different types of procedures. Most of the times coders are not aware of these terms diagnostic and interventional (therapeutic) exams. So, we will just brush up our mind … Read more
The Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (cpt code 59000–59899) is divided according to type of procedure. As a general rule, the subsection progresses from antepartum procedures through delivery procedures. The guidelines are very detailed as to the services included in antepartum and delivery care, not only to facilitate coding, but also to help guard against … Read more
Procedures codes are very important in Medical coding. The process of payment mostly depends on CPT codes. Each CPT code refers a procedure, which has a particular dollar value. Medical coders need to use one or multiple procedure codes to define a procedure. But, even a single unit of change in CPT code will completely … Read more