Basics of CPT code for Cystourethroscopy In this procedure the physician treats the ureteral stricture by ballon dilation, laser, electrocautery or incision through a cystourethroscope. A flexible or rigid cystourethroscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. A catheter with balloon is placed into the uretheral stricture and the balloon is gently inflated. In medical coding, there are specific CPT code for Cystourethroscopy which are used in surgery facility. CPT code 52341, 52342, 52343, 52344 & 52345 are used for coding cystourethroscopy. Today we will check the diagnosis and the procedures related to Cystourethroscopy procedures.…
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Suture Removal CPT code Procedure Coding Tips
Basics of Suture Removal CPT code I know there are many scenarios where we are unable to find the correct CPT code. Especially when we are coding surgery procedure codes, mostly the minor procedures will be included in the main surgery CPT code. Same happen while using modifier like 24, 25 ,27 etc. which one to use with E/M CPT code. Many of us won’t be much perfect in surgery coding. Hence today we will try to learn about coding suture removal CPT code, which has created lot of confusion…
Read MoreCPT code 11042, 11043 and 11045 : Study Coding Guide
Basics about Wound Debridement CPT codes Debridement of wound are divided into three types, Excisional, Selective and Non-selective. We are going to learn about excisional debridement first. A sharp removal of viable tissue from the wound margin or at the wound base is called as excisional debridement. The CPT codes ranging from 11042 to 11047 are used for coding excisional debridement. These codes are categorize of the basis of the deepest layer viable tissue being removed. Let us first checkout the types of debridement. Excisional — Surgical removal of…
Read MoreWhen to use CPT code 43762 & 43763 for Gastrostomy tube change
Basics of CPT code 43762 & 43763 In this article, we will learn about the CPT codes used for coding change of gastrostomy tube. Previously we had only one CPT code 43760, use for coding change of gastrostomy tube. But, from 2019 we have two CPT code 43762 & 43763 for change of gastrostomy tube Read also: Know everything about Global period for Medical coders Description of CPT code 43762 & 43763 To report gastrostomy tube change without imaging or endoscopic guidance, the medical coders have to report new CPT…
Read MoreCPT code 37191, 37192 & 37193 Vena Cava Filter Coding tips
Basics of CPT code 37191, 37192 & 37193 An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is placed most commonly for refractory deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism or when anticoagulation is contraindicated. We have different procedure codes for insertion (CPT code 37191), reposition (CPT code 37192) and retrieval (CPT code 37193) of intravascular vena cava filter. The physician uses a needle to take access in the femoral (or internal jugular) vein and then advances a guide wire through this needle. The physician then passes the filter through the introducer sheath into…
Read MoreCoding guide for CPT code 36000, 36010, 36011 & 36012
checkout the coding tips for selective and non-selective catheter placement for venous coding in surgery.
Read MoreAmazing tips for CPT code 36901 (AV fistula Access)
Basics of AV Fistula CPT code AV fistula CPT codes are bundled. These bundled codes include all the minor procedure used for performing interventional procedure on AV. Arteriovenous (AV) shunt or fistula are created for vascular access sites which is required for hemodialysis. The AV fistula are direct artery to vein anastomosis and in AV grafts a prosthetic material is used a loop or connection to an artery (proximally) and vein (distally). AV fistula can be placed in upper arm or forearm, thigh or chest. So, the CPT code 36901…
Read MorePercutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram coding Guide
In interventional radiology coding, there are some complex non-vascular procedures. These procedures are mostly diagnostic procedures. Diagnostic procedures are done to find abnormalities related to particular organ. Abnormalities like obstruction, calculi or accumulation of fluid are common to find through diagnostic procedures. If we take medical coding as a career, learning these procedures will help in building your coding skills. So, here we will discuss one the diagnostic procedure named as percutaneous tranhepatic cholangiogram. From 2016, CPT code 47500, 47505, 47510, 47511, 47525, 47530 have been deleted, and new CPT codes 47531-47541 has been added for coding cholangiogram procedures.…
Read MoreCPT code 77002, 77003, 77001 : Fluoroscopy guidance tips
Basics of Fluoroscopy CPT code 77002, 76001, 77001, 77003 Fluoroscopy is used mostly as a guidance in coding interventional radiology reports. I always used to have little confusion while using fluoroscopy CPT codes along with surgery codes. Initially it is very difficult for a coder to read and code a medical report, but once you follow the ICD and CPT coding guidelines, you become perfect in coding a medical report. Fluoroscopy CPT codes differ from procedure to procedure. For example, CPT code 77001 is used for vascular procedure while CPT code…
Read MoreCPT code 30901,30903, 30905, 30906: Coding tips for Nasal Hemorrhage
Basics of CPT code 30901, 30903, 30905, 30906 Nasal hemorrhage is also referred to as epistaxis. Epistaxis occurs when the nasal membrane lining is disturbed or irritated and causes abnormal bleeding. Most (approximately 90%) cases of epistaxes are anterior, originating from Kiesselbach’s plexus. Anterior epistaxis is characterized by unilateral, steady, nonmassive bleeding. In contrast, posterior epistaxis generally arises from the posterior nasal cavity through branches of the sphenopalatine arteries. The procedure code for nasal hemorrhage treatment is selected on the complexity of the exam. For simple treatment of anterior nasal hemorrhage,…
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