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CPT code 42975 Coding guidelines

Basics of Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) CPT code 42975 Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), also known as sleep nasoendoscopy or nasopharyngoscopy, is an upper airway evaluation technique which uses a flexible…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 20, 2022

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Simple/Complex Cystometrogram (CPT code 51725-29) Coding guide

Basics of Simple and Complex Cystometrogram CPT codes Cystometry, or cystometrogram, with a pressure flow study is part of urodynamic testing (or UDS). These tests measure how well the bladder functions.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 18, 2022

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Best Coding Guide for Nephrostogram Procedures

Basics about Antegrade Nephrostogram A percutaneous antegrade pyelogram is performed by placing a needle into the collecting system of a kidney with injection of contrast and image documentation. The kidney…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 17, 2022

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Sample Coded Surgery Charts for Medical Coders Part 17

Medical Coding Sample Chart 1 Preoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Postoperative Diagnosis: Umbilical hernia Procedure: Open umbilical hernia repair with mesh (Covidien Parietex mesh patch, 8.6 cm). Anesthesia: GETA plus 0.25%…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 28, 2022

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Difference between Closed and Open treatment of Fractures in coding

Basics about Fracture Fracture is a break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture can be the result of an acquired disease of bone, such…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 18, 2022

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Coding guide for Skin Biopsy CPT codes

We are have specific CPT codes for skin biopsy. These procedure codes will be more specific compared to previous procedure codes. Their are around 6 CPT codes for skin biopsy,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 6, 2022

Medical coding Emergency Department (ED) Inpatient

Awesome tips for Coding an ED report

As a medical coder, I always wanted to learn all the coding facilities. The best thing I like about medical coding is that, you can learn everything here. The amount…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 5, 2022

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Top Common CPT code Errors by Medical Coders

Procedures codes are very important in Medical coding. The process of payment mostly depends on CPT codes. Each CPT code refers a procedure, which has a particular dollar value. Medical…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 4, 2022

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Coding guide for “KISSING STENTS” CPT code for Medical coders

Basics about Kissing Stents CPT code For coding vascular procedure in interventional radiology, a through knowledge about blood vessels is very important. For both upper and lower extremity coding procedures,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 4, 2022

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2022 New Category III Codes for Coders

List of New Category III Section Codes for 2022 0674T Laparoscopic insertion of new or replacement of permanent implantable synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation system for augmentation of cardiac function, including an…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 3, 2022