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CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942 (Chiropractic Services) coding tips

Points to remember for Chiropractic services CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942 While billing the chiropractice services do remember the below points. Report the initial treatment phase. Report the date of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 23, 2023

Best coding tips for CPT code 78226 & 78227

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HIDA Scan CPT code 78226 & 78227 Coding Guidelines

Basics of HIDA scan CPT code 78226 and 78227 Hepatobiliary system nuclear imaging tracks the production and flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine using a radioactive…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 15, 2023

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2023 August CPT Assistant Question and Answers

Below are the Question and Answers for the released August 2023 CPT assistant edition. Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management (E/M) Guidelines Question: When is the conversation between an emergency…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 13, 2023

When to use Lung Perfusion and Ventilation Scan CPT codes

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When to use CPT code 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597 & 78598

Basics of Lung Perfusion and Ventilation CPT codes There are two components of lung function, ventilation and perfusion. Ventilation refers to the ability of air to reach all areas of the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 10, 2023

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CPT code 82306 & 82653: Coding tips for coders

Basics of CPT code 82306 & 82652 Vitamin D, a group of fat-soluble prohormones, is an essential Vitamin. There are two major types of Vitamin D (Vitamin D2 and Vitamin…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 8, 2023

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When to use 88363 CPT code

Description of 88363 CPT code 88363 Examination and selection of retrieved archival (ie, previously diagnosed) tissue(s) for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis) Mutations (changes) in the KRAS gene are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 5, 2023

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When to report CPT or HCPCS code 0232T

Basics about CPT or HCPCS code 0232T CPT Category III code 0232T was introduced in 2010 for reporting injection of platelet rich plasma to a targeted site; the code definition…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 31, 2023

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Gangrene ICD-10 coding Guide for Medical coders

Basics of Gangrene ICD-10 coding Gangrene is death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene commonly affects the arms and legs,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 13, 2023

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List of I-OCE (Outpatient code edit) edits Part 2

Edit Number Edit Hospital Type Edit Description Edit Result/Claim Disposition Provider Action/Response 81 OPPS edit Mental health service not payable outside the partial hospitilization program This edit occurs when a…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 8, 2023

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New Practice Surgery Medical Coding Charts

Surgery Medical coding Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Adenocarcinoma in situ of cervix. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Awaiting pathology report. PROCEDURE: Cold conization of cervix. SURGEON: ASSISTANT: None. ANESTHESIA: Dr. PACKS: Vaginal pack…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 8, 2023