Surgery - Medical Coding Guide

Coding tips for Percutaneous Tracheostomy cpt code

Basics of Tracheostomy CPT code A tracheostomy is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into a person’s windpipe. In medical…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 18, 2023

When to use New CPT codes for Endovascular repair in 2018

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CPT codes for Endovascular repair Coding Guide

When to use CPT code 34701 and 34702 The physician introduces, positions, and deploys an endograft to treat abdominal aortic conditions, with or without rupture, such as an aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 3, 2023

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Coding tips for CPT code 97012 (mechanical traction)

Basics of CPT code 97012 According to CPT, mechanical traction is described as the force used to create a degree of tension of soft tissues and/or to allow for separation…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 3, 2023

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Coding Guide for Pupilloplasty CPT codes

Pupilloplasty is a procedure that enlarges pupil size by opening the visual axis. The procedure is performed when small pupils are unresponsive to pharmacological dilation for near-vision problems caused by…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 3, 2023

Superb tips for coding Intravascular Vena Cava Filter

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CPT code 37191, 37192 & 37193 Vena Cava Filter Coding tips

Basics of CPT code 37191, 37192 & 37193 An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is placed most commonly for refractory deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism or when anticoagulation is…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 2, 2023

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Coding Guide for Audiogram CPT code

Basics of Audiogram CPT code Medicare policy on billing for audiology services. CMS indicated that qualified technicians, including those trained in the Academy’s oto-tech program, can only perform diagnostic audiology…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 29, 2023

Amazing tips for New CPT code 36901 (AV fistula Access)

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Amazing tips for CPT code 36901 (AV fistula Access)

Basics of AV Fistula CPT code AV fistula CPT codes are bundled. These bundled codes include all the minor procedure used for performing interventional procedure on AV. Arteriovenous (AV) shunt…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 20, 2023

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Coding Guidelines for Total thyroidectomy CPT code

In surgery facility, their are different set of cpt codes for coding thyroidectomy. These codes vary depending on the different techiques used to perform this procedure. The list of CPT…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 10, 2023

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Mohs Micrographic Surgery CPT coding Guide

Definition of Mohs Micrographic Surgery CPT code Mohs micrographic surgery is a special technique used to treat complex or ill-defined skin cancer and requires a single physician to provide two…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 8, 2023

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CPT code 45171 & 0184T Coding guidelines

Basics of CPT code 45171, 45172 & 0184T TEMS (transanal endoscopic microsurgery) is used to treat a variety of anal and rectal conditions but most commonly it is used to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 4, 2023