Surgery - Medical Coding Guide

CPT code for Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy : Coding Tips

Basics of CPT code for Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat. Tonsils house white blood…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 5, 2023

Surgery

CPT code 15778, 15853, 15854 Coding Guide

Basics of CPT code 15778, 15853, 15854 Three new CPT codes has been added in integumentary system. These codes will be used from 1st January 2023 by medical coders. The…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 3, 2023

Surgery

TURP CPT code 52601 & 52630 Coding Guide

Description of TURP CPT Code 52601 & 52630 52601 Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 29, 2023

Coding guide for CPT codes of Individual and Family Psychotherapy Services

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CPT Code 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838; Coding guide

Basics of CPT Code 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838 Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 14, 2023

Surgery

CPT code 15002, 15003, 15004, 15005 : Coding guide

Code description of CPT code 15002, 15003, 15004, 15005, 15040, 15050, 15271, 15272, 15273, 15274, 15275, 15276, 15277, 15278 15002 - Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 3, 2023

Surgery

When to use CPT code for B12 injection

Their has been lot of confusion with the coding of B12 injection. This has happened because many coders are not aware of use HCPCS codes. Each CPT or HCPCS code…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 14, 2023

Best coding guide for Hernia Repair CPT codes

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Hernia Repair CPT codes : Best coding guide

Basics of Hernia Repair CPT codes Hernia repair procedures are performed in outpatient setting. Hernia can be congenital or acquired and are caused often by strain or injury. There are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

Surgery

Coding tips for CPT code 66984/66840/66850/66852/66983/66985/66982/66920

Basics of procedure CPT code 66984 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Because the lens is normally transparent, the opaque cataract…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

ICD 10 IR procedure Surgery

Awesome tips CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula

Basics about CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula Coding guidelines for AV Fistula procedure codes is little different in interventional radiology coding. I have faced many challenges while…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

Coding tips for Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy ICD 10, CPT & ICD 10 PCS codes

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Ectopic/Molar Pregnancy ICD-10, CPT & ICD10 PCS Coding rules

Basics of Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023