Coding tricks for CPT code 47531, 47537, 43738, 43739, 43740, 43741 & +43742

Coding tricks for CPT code 47531, 47537, 43738, 43739, 43740, 43741 & +43742

When to use 47531 and 47532 A radiographic medium is injected into the common bile duct, gallbladder, and/or liver for diagnostic purposes. The physician inserts a needle between the ribs into the lumen of the common bile duct and checks positioning by aspiration. Radiographic dye is injected. The needle is removed. This procedure includes imaging guidance and all radiological supervision and interpretation. CPT code 47531 is reported when the service is performed through an existing access, such as a T-tube. CPT code 47532 is reported when the service is performed…

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Best Coding Guide for Nephrostogram Procedures

Best Coding Guide for Nephrostogram Procedures

Basics about Antegrade Nephrostogram A percutaneous antegrade pyelogram is performed by placing a needle into the collecting system of a kidney with injection of contrast and image documentation. The kidney can be accessed under a variety of guidance methods. This procedure is usually performed prior to more complex renal interventions and is rarely performed as a stand-alone procedure. Different procedures codes are used for coding new and existing access for Nephrostogram procedures. CPT code 50430 and 50431 are reported for injection procedure for antegrade nephrostogram. Both the procedure codes includes…

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Superb tips for CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249

Superb tips for CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249

There are many new CPT codes for Angioplasty in 2017. We will discuss the use of CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249, which are added newly in CPT code section from 2017. These CPT codes describe angioplasty procedures in the aorta and the brachiocephalic (and branches), renal, visceral arteries and venous region. There are two initial and two add-on codes for both arteries and veins. We have already discussed about the new CPT code changes of 2019 and the new epidural steroid injection codes as well. Today we focus more…

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