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Basics about CPT code 93970 & 93971 An ultrasound study is performed to evaluate veins in the extremities. For coding 93970 & 93971, a duplex scan is performed which used both B-mode and Doppler studies. A B-mode transducer is placed on the skin and real-time images of the veins are obtained. A Doppler probe within the B-mode transducer … Read more
Introduction : Cpt Code 93880 & 93882 for carotid Doppler In radiology, Cpt code for Carotid doppler is very frequently coded. The codes for carotid Doppler are very few. Only two CPT codes are used for carotid Doppler. Cpt code for Carotid doppler has very simple non-invasive arterial ultrasound procedure. Now, there are two CPT … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76376 and 76377 Three dimensional images called 3D reconstruction or 3D rendering is a distinct diagnostic procedure that describes a separate procedure or process that can be applied to computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound or other tomographic modality. Having 3D capability available for diagnosis and surgical planning allows the interpreting physician … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76770, 76775, 93975 and 93976 Doppler and ultrasound exam makes a duplex exam. We have separate code for Ultrasound and duplex exam. But when we have to code them together we get confused. If you see there is nothing different about the procedure codes. Same thing happen while coding CPT code for … Read more
Basics of PET scan CPT code 78815 & 78816 PET scan CPT code (Positron emission tomography) is coded very frequently in Radiology facility coding. PET scan is done to diagnose a condition or to check how condition is developing. Neoplasm can be in there initial stage or Restaging phase. These exams are not painful. PET … Read more
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 tracer that highlights the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder if the gallbladder has not been surgically removed. This procedure may also be referred to as … Read more
Bone density dexa scan/test CPT code 77080 & 77081 Bone density scan is performed to check the density of bones. We use to do bone density scan to check osteopenia (733.90, ICD10-M85.80) or osteoporosis (733.00, ICD10-M81.0) presence in bones. The amount of calcium correlates with bony content and with bone strength. The bone strength decreases with … Read more
Basics about DEXA scan CPT code 77080 & 77081 DEXA stands for Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. DEXA scan is done to evaluate the density of the bone. This test is done specially to screening test for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is caused when there is significant decrease in the density of the bone. DEXA scan Cpt code … Read more
Basics of Stress test cpt code 93015, 93016, 93017 & 93018 Their is a lot of confusion regarding coding Stress test cpt code. Many coders still not able to code these procedures correctly. These procedure are very frequently coded in outpatient settings. Today we will learn about the Stress test cpt codes and when should … Read more
Basic of Abdomen Ultrasound CPT code 76700/76705 CPT code for abdominal ultrasound with doppler is very essential in medical coding. In medical coding, we have separate cpt codes for each anatomic location. Further, we have CPT codes for number of view or complete/limited exams. Here, also we will learn how to code the CPT code … Read more