Medical coding

Definitions of Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty and Sacroplasty CPT coding Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: a minimally invasive procedure performed under fluoroscopic or computed tomography guidance. The cement that is injected into the vertebral body hardens immediately, reinforcing the collapsed vertebrae and providing immediate relief of pain. Percutaneous Sacroplasty: this procedure, essentially identical, to the work done in the percutaneous … Read more

Basics of Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) ICD-10 CM coding Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases and an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Typical bacterial pathogens that cause CAP include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. J18.9 – Pneumonia, unspecified organism J18.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be … Read more

Basics of Bunions ICD-10 CM coding A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the … Read more

Basics of Norovirus infection ICD-10 CM Coding Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is possible to develop immunity to specific types of Noroviruses, according to CDC. ICD-10 code A08.11 for Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Certain … Read more

Basics of Rheumatoid arthritis ICD-10 CM coding Rheumatoid arthritis (ra) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers ICD-10 code M06. 9 for Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by … Read more

Basic information about J3301 CPT/HCPCS code Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to treat inflammatory disorders such as severe allergies and skin conditions, asthma, and arthritis; as an immunosuppressant in some immune system disorders; as short-term or palliative therapy for ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and Crohn’s disease; management of certain blood disorders; and palliative … Read more

Basics of 96127 CPT code Emotional/behavioral assessments may be performed by medical and mental health professionals in the clinical setting and also by trained professionals in the educational setting. These assessments gather information regarding feelings and emotions and problem behaviors through direct observation of the individual and/or questionnaires completed by the individual, caregivers, teachers, and … Read more