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Killer tips for CPT code for Nephroureteral stent Exchange 50387

CPT code 50387 (Nephroureteral stent Exchange) Coding guide

Basics about CPT code 50387 Placement and Replacement of Nephroureteral stent Nephroureteral stents including antegrade, retrograde, or internal (double-J) stents are routinely placed by interventional radiologists. The main reason for…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC December 8, 2022

Coding tips for Vertebroplasty CPT codes

IR procedure

Vertebroplasty CPT code 22510-22512 Coding tips

Basics about Vertebroplasty CPT code 22510-22512 Percutaneous vertebroplasty is performed to stabilize a compression fracture caused by osteoporosis of the spine. It may also be used to treat aggressive hemangiomas…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 27, 2022

Central Catheter Placement IR procedure

Become Expert in Coding Guidance CPT codes

Use of guidance is very common for performing any radiology diagnostic exam. Interventional radiology CPT codes are mostly accompanied by guidance CPT codes. Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Computed tomography, MRI guidance etc.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 6, 2022

New Cpt codes for Antegrade Pyelogram basics

Surgery IR procedure

Cpt codes for Antegrade Pyelogram(Nephrostogram) coding basics

What is Antegrade Pyelogram? Antegrade Nephrostogram is also called Antegrade Pyelogram. It is a study of x-rays to diagnose the obstruction of the urinary tract. In Antegrade Pyelogram, the contrast…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 4, 2022

IR procedure Surgery

Amazing Coding tips for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

There are generally two types of procedures you can come across in coding medical reports, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Being a medical coder, you can code many different types of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 1, 2022

IR procedure Surgery

Amazing guide for CPT code for Angiogram in Surgery

Basics about CPT code for Angiogram For percutaneous surgery, it is very important to code the angiography codes for studying the arteries or veins. In interventional radiology, we have many…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 3, 2022

Excellent Tips to Code Mechanical Thrombectomy in Dialysis AV fistula

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CPT Code Mechanical Thrombectomy in AV fistula Coding Guide

Many old age patients with AV fistula have complications after some time in AV graft. Now, to treat this physician used many therapeutic procedures. Some of the common procedure to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 29, 2022

IR procedure Surgery

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 17, 2022

Central Catheter Placement IR procedure

Coding guide for CPT code 36595, 36596 & 36593

The long-term presence of access catheters in the vascular system may result in development of clot and/or fibrin within or around the catheter, causing the catheter to become non-functional. The…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 13, 2022

Medical coding IR procedure Modifier

Coding rules for Modifier 32 and 33

We have different set of codes in medical coding. CPT codes, ICD 10 and Modifiers are the main pillars of Medical coding. If you are good in finding correct code,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 12, 2022