CPT code 30520 Coding Guidelines
Basics of CPT code 30520 Septoplasty procedure has a separate CPT code, which is little tricky to use by medical coders. Mostly the diagnosis are related to the nose and…
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Coding Guide for CPT code 52353 for Cystourethroscopy
Description of CPT code 52353 52353 Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included) The physician examines the urinary collecting system with endoscopes passed through the urethra…
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CPT code 37217 & 37218 (Carotid & Innominate Artery Stent) Coding Tips
Basics of CPT code 37217 & 37218 We know that for upper extremity catheterization we have CPT codes ranging for 36221-36228. These codes are bundled codes and includes all the…
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Easy Tips for CPT code 29806 Capsulorrhaphy
Procedure performed for CPT code 29806 Capsulorrhaphy There is much confusion for coding orthopedic procedures and CPT Code 29806 is one of them. In addition, we have similar CPT Code…
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Coding guide for BRCA1 & BRCA2 CPT codes
Basics about BRCA1 and BRCA2 CPT codes BRCA1 is a gene within a class of genes that are known as tumor suppressors. Mutations of the BRCA1 gene have been linked…
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CPT code 43497 Coding Guidelines
Basics of Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) CPT code 43497 Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a procedure in which a scope is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus. Part…
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Coding tips for CPT code 55866 for Robotic Prostectomy
Robotic-assisted surgery refers to technology that allows the surgeon to operate from a console, remote from the patient and not in sterility. Many hospitals have adopted this technology in the…
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CPT code 76981, 76982, 76983 : Coding tips
There are many CPT codes added in 2019. There are around 168 new cpt codes added this year. We have learnt about few of them in my previous post. Today…
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Cpt codes for Antegrade Pyelogram(Nephrostogram) coding basics
What is Antegrade Pyelogram? Antegrade Nephrostogram is also called Antegrade Pyelogram. It is a study of x-rays to diagnose the obstruction of the urinary tract. In Antegrade Pyelogram, the contrast…
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Sample Coded Surgery Reports for Medical Coders
Sample Medical Report 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right laryngeal lesion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right laryngeal lesion. PROCEDURE: Microsuspension laryngoscopy with excision of right laryngeal lesion. ANESTHESIA: General. ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Minimal.…