Radiology - Medical Coding Guide

CPT code 74178 : When and how to use by coders

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 2, 2020

Radiology

New & Revised Radiology CPT codes for 2020

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2019

Radiology

New Breast MRI CPT codes for 2019

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 3, 2019

Medical coding Radiology

My Journey from a trainee Medical coder to a CPC certified Medical coder

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 25, 2019

Medical coding Radiology

Medical Coding Examples Part 1

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,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 22, 2018

Medical coding Radiology

New CPT codes changes of 2019 Part 3

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 24, 2018

IR procedure Modifier Radiology

Kickass tips for Modifiers used in Medical Coding

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 7, 2018

Modifier Radiology

XE Modifier Example for Medical Coders

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 2, 2017

ICD 10 Radiology

New Z codes in ICD-10 for V codes of ICD-9

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 7, 2017

CPC exam IR procedure Radiology

Do you know New CPT Code changes in 2016: Read this

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 18, 2016