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List of New HCPCS Level II codes effective 1st April 2024
Their are many new HCPCS level II codes will be used effectively 1st April 2024. Also, you will get to see some changes or revision on some codes from April…
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Superb tips for CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249
There are many CPT codes for Angioplasty in vascular surgery coding. We will discuss the use of CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249, which are used for angioplasty. These…
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Coding Guidelines for Injectable Drugs (HCPCS codes)
General Guidelines Use the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) based on code descriptor. Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) codes should only be reported for those drugs that do not…
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Model Questions & answers for CPC or CCS exam
Which code(s) describe(s) selective catheterization, imaging, and infusion of verapamil over 20 minutes in the right ICA distribution, followed by a similar infusion in the left ICA distribution? 61645 61650…
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When to use Lab code 83880 Natriuretic Peptide Testing
Introduction of CPT code 83880 B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a cardiac neurohormone produced mainly in the left ventricle. It is secreted in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload,…
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Sample Coded report Humerus Fracture CPT code
Pre-op Diagnosis: Closed fracture of distal left humerus Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s):  Left - OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS VIA OLECRANON OSTEOTOMY- Wound Class: Clean Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): OPEN REDUCTION…
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CPT code 85730 (Partial thromboplastin time PTT) Coding Guide
Code Description of CPT code 85730 ((Partial thromboplastin time PTT) 85730 - Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood This exam may be ordered as a partial thromboplastin time…
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When to use ICD 10 Status Z codes as Secondary diagnosis
We have now almost became familiar with the ICD 10 codes. We all are now familiar with the difference between the ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The new diagnosis…
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How to choose Primary diagnosis in Medical coding
In all medical coding facility, ICD codes play a very important role. The sequencing of diagnosis codes should be correct for proper payment of the Procedure. As a medical coder,…
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CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine Coding guide
From January 1, 2019 coders are using influenza virus vaccine CPT code 90689 (Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4). The short descriptor is VACC IIV4 NO PRSRV 0.25ML IM. Â …