IR procedure - Medical Coding Guide

Superb coding tips for CPT code 36473, 36474, 36475 and 36476

Basics about CPT code 36473, 36474, 36475 and 36476 As we know there have been many changes in Procedures codes in 2017. I have already discussed about the removal of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 6, 2023

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Coding Selective and Non Selective Catheter Placement of Lower Extremity

Selective versus Non Selective Catheter Placement There are two types of vascular catheter placements: Non-selective and Selective Non-selective catheter placement is any of the following: Placement of a catheter or…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 2, 2023

Modifier IR procedure Surgery

Coding Rules for Modifier 22, 23, 24 and 25

Modifiers play a very important role in procedure coding. As a medical coder, I have always struggled a lot in using modifiers. Even when I was preparing for my CPC…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 23, 2023

When to code CPT code 77003 and When not

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CPT code 77003: Do and don’t Coding Tips

Basic about Cpt Code 77003 Guidance codes are important in Interventional radiology coding. Percutaneous surgery procedure is mostly depending upon guidance like ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. The imaging guidance CPT…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 19, 2023

Awesome tips to learn CPT Code for Coil Embolization

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CPT Code 37241,37242, 37243, 37244 : Embolization Coding tips

Basics about Cpt code for Coil Embolization Coil Embolization procedures are done to stop hemorrhage, to stop growth of tumors, varicocele or any congenital or acquired venous malformations. Earlier we…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 5, 2023

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Peritoneal-venous shunt Coding Guide

Basics about Peritoneal-venous shunt CPT code 49425, 49426, 49427, 49428 & 49429 A peritoneal-venous shunt is a surgical connection made between the peritoneal space and the venous system. Peritoneovenous shunts…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 11, 2023

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CPT code 75705 (Spinal Angiography) Coding tips for Coders

Basics of Spinal Angiography CPT code 75705 Spinal angiography involves catheter placement into paired spinal arteries (intercostal above and lumbar below the diaphragm) with injection of contrast and imaging of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 11, 2023

Role of CDI Specialist in Medical Coding

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Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist role in coding

Basics of Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI stands for Clinical Documentation Improvement, a specialist which play a vital role in healthcare system. CDI along with coders can help a lot in…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 20, 2022

Secret tips Carotid Artery &Innominate Artery Stent Placement

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CPT code 37217 & 37218 (Carotid & Innominate Artery Stent) Coding Tips

Basics of CPT code 37217 & 37218 We know that for upper extremity catheterization we have CPT codes ranging for 36221-36228. These codes are bundled codes and includes all the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 19, 2022

When to use CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218

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CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218 : Vascular Coding

Basics of CPT code 36215, 36216, 36217 & 36218 A selective catheter placement is performed in a thoracic or brachiocephalic branch of a single vascular family of the arterial system. A…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 9, 2022