Radiology - Medical Coding Guide

Become perfect in coding 26 and TC modifier

Modifier 26 (Professional) and TC(Technical) Perfect Coding tips

Basics about Modifier 26 (Professional component) and TC (Technical component) In diagnostic radiology, we mostly use 26 modifier and Technical Component (TC). However, still many of us have a lot…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

Coding guide for Bladder, Gallbladder, Liver Ultrasound CPT code

Medical coding Radiology

Ultrasound Complete vs Limited: 76700 vs 76705 Coding Guide

Ultrasound Complete vs Limited Abdomen In Radiology facility, one CPT code can be used for multiple organs or anatomic site. As we know radiology CPT codes falls under 70000 and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

Coding rules for CPT code 78300,78305,78306, 78315 and 78320

Radiology

Bone scan CPT code 78300,78305,78306 & 78315 Coding Guide

Basics of CPT code 78300,78305,78306, 78315 As a medical coder, I always like to learn how a CPT code procedure is performed. Yes, we are usually only in a hurry…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

CPT code 76641 and 76642 Breast ultrasound coding

Radiology

CPT Code 76641 & 76642 : Breast Ultrasound Coding tip

Basics of CPT code 76641 & 76641 for Breast Ultrasound CPT code 76641 for breast ultrasound represents a complete examination of all four quadrants of the breast and the retroareolar…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

Best Coding tips for CPT code for Echocardiography

Radiology IR procedure Surgery

CPT code 93306/93307; Coding tips for Echocardiography (ECG/EKG)

Basics of CPT code 93306/93307 Echocardiography/Electrocardiography There are different CPT codes for Echocardiography in medical coding. They are mainly divided into transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram. If you are new to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

Best coding tips for CPT code 76856 and 76830

Radiology

CPT code 76856, 76857 and 76830: Pelvic ultrasound Coding

Basics about Pelvic Ultrasound CPT code 76856 In Radiology, diagnosis related to pelvic region are very common to code. For example, for ovary cyst, pelvic pain, abdominal pain etc. are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2024

Amazing tips for CPT codes for Abscess Drainage

IR procedure Radiology Surgery

Amazing tips for CPT code 75989 for Abscess Drainage

Percutaneous procedures are little difficult to code. We have seen some of the procedures like Fine needle aspiration, arthrocentesis, Breast biopsy, myelogram etc. always have a primary procedure code followed…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 30, 2024

How to code Signs and Symptoms Perfectly?

Radiology Medical coding

How to code ICD 10 Signs and Symptoms Perfectly?

What are Signs and Symptoms? Many times we get confused with signs and symptoms and considered them as same by defination. But, if you see their is a very slight…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 26, 2024

Radiology

Coding Guide for Bilateral Hip & Pelvis CPT code 73521

Coders are still having confusion in using some of the radiology cpt codes. This is very common because of the small or slight difference between procedure codes. Also, I have…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 11, 2024

Radiology

MRA CPT code 72198 coding Guide

Basics of CPT code 72198 MRA CPT codes are a part of radiology facility. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that specifically visualizes blood vessels and blood…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 10, 2024