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Basics of CPT code 74178 Computed tomography directs multiple thin beams of x-rays at the body structure being studied and uses computer imaging to produce thin, cross-sectional views of various layers (or slices) of the body. It is useful for the evaluation of trauma, tumor, and foreign bodies as CT is able to visualize soft … Read more
In 2020, their are many changes for Upper GI procedures in radiology facility. Again, their are some deletion, revision and addition of CPT codes in radiology facility for 2020 To start with, let us first know about the upper gastrointestinal procedures. Mainly these exams are done to diagnosis the gastroesophageal refulx (GERD or Acid reflux) … Read more
Every year their has been new CPT codes added in Radiology Facility. In 2018, we saw new CPT codes for chest and abdomen X-ray procedures. This was a very big change in radiology facility, because chest and abdomen X-ray procedures are very common and coded frequently by medical coders.This year in 2019, we will seen … Read more
When I look back a few years ago, I was a student carrying a degree without having a job in hand. At that time, I was desperately looking for a job. So, I was badly searching for a job for at least 4 months. In my country I can will surely say that, finding a … Read more
Medical Coding Example 1 EXAM: NM GASTRIC EMPTYING STUDY REASON FOR STUDY: Nausea and vomiting CLINICAL HISTORY: Nausea and vomiting TECHNIQUE: A standard meal consisting of Eggbeater 4 oz, toast, jam and water was labeled with the radiopharmaceutical and administered orally to the patient. Subsequent static images were obtained at approximately 60 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 and … Read more
Every year we have new cpt codes added in CPT codebook. Since, we are going to enter in 2019 in few months we will be having lot of new procedures codes in updated new 2019 CPT codebook. We have already in previous post in part 1 and part 2 about some of the new CPT … Read more
There are two types of Modifiers in Medical coding, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 are CPT modifiers, two digit alphanumeric while Level 2 are HCPCS modifiers and are two digit alpha or alphanumeric. We will just talk today about the use of Level 1 modifiers that is CPT modifiers. CPT modifiers consists of … Read more
In my previous post, I have shared about how to use XE modifier while coding medical charts in medical coding. In this post, I will tell you how the documentation of the report is given for applying XE modifier in coding. As we know, XE is modifier is used when there is different encounter by … Read more
Z Codes in ICD-10 In ICD-10 we will have many changes for ICD-9 codes. In new codes we will see complete change in the number or digits as well as the use of alphabets in ICD-10. As we know the amount of codes have also increased significantly in ICD-10. But, this will not be a … Read more
Deleted CPT codes in 2016 With New year in 2016, we will be having new CPT codes in diagnostic radiology. Since, we will be having CPT codes which will replace old CPT codes, some of the codes will be deleted. Diagnostic Radiology have the lot of changes which I hope will help medical coder in … Read more