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Bone scan CPT code 78300,78305,78306 & 78315 Coding Guide

April 15, 2023July 16, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Coding rules for CPT code 78300,78305,78306, 78315 and 78320

Basics of CPT code 78300,78305,78306, 78315 As a medical coder, I always like to learn how a CPT code procedure is performed. Yes, we are usually only in a hurry to code a CPT code but we hardly care about the exact procedure done behind that code. If you understand that, you can easily code any medical report and which will eventually improve your skills in medical coding. Today we are going to look some Bone scan CPT codes or Nuclear Medicine procedure codes, used in Radiology facility. Generally, X-rays or…

CPT code 62320, 62322, 62323, 62324 & 62326 Coding tips

April 15, 2023July 23, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

New Epidural Injection CPT code 62320, 62322, 62324 and 62326

Basics of CPT code 62320, 62322, 62323, 62324 & 62326 Before going to learn about the spinal codes, we will learn about few exams in diagnostic radiology. There are injection procedures like arthrocentesis, arthrogram, ,myelogram etc which required guidance codes. Their are also biopsy and Incision & drainage codes used to code frequently by medical coders. Once, you get perfect in coding surgery procedure, you will surely improve you coding skills in coding. However, you may be interested in other posts in the series: When to use CPT code 36901…

When to use CPT code for B12 injection

April 14, 2023September 19, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Their has been lot of confusion with the coding of B12 injection. This has happened because many coders are not aware of use HCPCS codes. Each CPT or HCPCS code has particular guideline and coder should always follow those guidelines. If you do not follow guidelines then your coded procedure might be not paid or denied by the payer. Same happens with the cpt code for b12 injection procedures. Let use first know about the exact HCPCS code used for coding B12 injection. J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to…

99244 CPT code Coding Guidelines for coders

April 14, 2023April 16, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of CPt code 99244, 99242, 99243 and 99245 For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2023 code set, the E/M consultation subsection guidelines and code descriptors were significantly revised as part of the continuous effort to simplify administrative processes when providing E/M services. A consultation is defined in the CPT 2023 code set as “a type of evaluation and management service provided at the request of another physician, other qualified health care professional, or appropriate source to recommend care for a specific condition or problem.” These services are used across…

ICD 10 Coding guidelines update in April

April 13, 2023April 15, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Below are the highlighted changes in ICD 10 codes 2023 from 1st April for Medical coders in the ICD 10 coding Guidelines. Please do follow them strictly. Documentation by Clinicians Other than the Patient’s Provider These exceptions include codes for: • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Depth of non-pressure chronic ulcers • Pressure ulcer stage • Coma scale • NIH stroke scale (NIHSS) • Social determinants of health (SDOH) • Laterality • Blood alcohol level • Underimmunization status The BMI, coma scale, NIHSS, blood alcohol level codes, codes for social…

GZ and GY modifier Coding guide for Coders

April 13, 2023July 21, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of GY and GZ modifier The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created two modifiers (GY and GZ modifier) that allows you to distinguish between services that are statutorily not covered or otherwise not a Medicare benefit because Medicare does not consider them “reasonable and necessary”. G modifiers are a specific set of modifiers used to indicate that a service or item is not covered by Medicare. The most common modifiers include GA, GX, GY, and GZ. Read also: Coding guide for Hospice GV and GW Modifer Definitions…

99205 CPT code Coding Guidelines for coders

April 13, 2023April 16, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of CPT code 99205 As part of the continued effort to simplify documentation requirements and reduce burden, the CPT Editorial Panel revised the E/M documentation guidelines for several other E/M services in January 2023. The 2023 changes are largely an expanded application of the 2021 office visit E/M guideline changes. CPT code 99205, 99202, 99203 & 99204 are revised as per new update. As per the new update below things have been updated; History and physical exam elements are not so important The patient history and physical exam elements…

Hernia Repair CPT codes : Best coding guide

April 12, 2023September 19, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Best coding guide for Hernia Repair CPT codes

Basics of Hernia Repair CPT codes Hernia repair procedures are performed in outpatient setting. Hernia can be congenital or acquired and are caused often by strain or injury. There are certain key elements to remember while coding hernia repair cpt codes or procedures. Type of hernia Age of the patient Initial or recurrent hernia Surgical approach (open or laparoscopic) Also, the mesh used for certain hernia repair, should be coded carefully, since it is included in some of the hernia repair procedures. there are different procedure code used for coding…

MRI Cpt codes guide for coders in Radiology facility

April 12, 2023April 16, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

MRI CPT codes in Radiology facility MRI codes are used very frequently in radiology and interventional radiology facility. MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) is done to find any abnormality related to soft tissues. Most of the report with MRI in radiology is done on Joints and Non-joints. The main reason for doing MRI exam on joints is to find any sprain or tear present in joints. So, we will check out the MRI CPT codes used for coding joints and Non-joints. We will also checkout the diagnosis related to joints, which…

Coding tips for CPT code 66984/66840/66850/66852/66983/66985/66982/66920

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of procedure CPT code 66984 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Because the lens is normally transparent, the opaque cataract affects the lens’ ability to perform its focusing function which result in blurred vision, poor night vision, glare, and/or light sensitivity. In medical coding, their are different procedure codes for cataract removal. CPT code 66984, 66840, 66850, 66852, 66983, 66985, 66982, 66920 are mainly used for coding removal of cataract. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over…