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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Basics of CPT code 90834 Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental illness and behavioral disturbances in which the physician or other qualified health care professional, through definitive therapeutic communication, attempts…