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Superb tips for coding Intravascular Vena Cava Filter

CPT 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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 2, 2023

Amazing tips for New CPT code 36901 (AV fistula Access)

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Amazing 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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 20, 2023

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Percutaneous 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,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 11, 2023

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Ipsilateral vs Contralateral : Vascular CPT coding guide

Basics of ipsilateral vs contralateral "Ipsilateral" and "contralateral" are terms used to describe the relationship between two structures or sides of the body. Here's what they mean: Ipsilateral: This term…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 7, 2023

Learn how to code Percutaneous Lung Biopsy Cpt code

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Percutaneous Lung Biopsy Cpt code : Perfect Coding guide

Basics of Percutaneous Lung Biopsy Cpt code In interventional radiology, we have many CPT codes for Biopsy procedures. Breast biopsy has the most number of CPT codes to code in…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 21, 2023

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Awesome tips CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

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When to use CPT code for Arteriogram

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

Coding guide for GastrointestinalTube Placement CPT codes

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Coding guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placement CPT codes

Coding guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placements CPT codes A percutaneous insertion of a gastrostomy tube is performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Gastrointestinal tube procedures involve percutaneous placement of a tube through…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

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Coding tips for CPT code 20200 & 20205 (Muscle biopsy)

A muscle biopsy is a procedure used to diagnose diseases involving muscle tissue. The provider will remove tissue and cells from a specific muscle and view them microscopically. Your provider will only need to remove a…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

When to code Sentinel Injection code 38792 and Lymphoscintigraphy 78195

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CPT code 38792 & Lymphoscintigraphy 78195 : Sentinel Injection coding

Basics of CPT code 38792 Sentinel node is the first in the chain of lymph nodes which drains lymphatic fluid from the malignant tumor. In sentinel lymph node injection the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 7, 2023