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Coding Guide for CPT code 58345, 58615, 58356 & 74742
Dilation of the Fallopian tubes is really more of a cleansing of the tubes than a true dilation. The tubes are very small and thin-walled. The most common cause for…
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Tips for Coding Blood Patch CPT code 62273
The procedure of blood patch involves injection of patient’s own blood in the epidural space. The whole procedure is performed in sterile manner to seal the site of the dural…
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Coding guide for CPT code 95115, 95117, 95144, 95145, 95146
Code Description of CPT code 95115, 95117, 95144, 95145, 95146, 95147, 95148, 95149, 95165, 95170 95115 - Professional services for allergen immunotherapy not including provision of allergenic extracts; single injection 95117…
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Sample Coded Surgery Charts for Medical coders Part 15
Sample Chart 1 Reason For Exam cancer;Other Report PROCEDURE: PICC PLACEMENT USING ULTRASOUND AND FLUOROSCOPIC-GUIDANCE: CLINICAL INFORMATION: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil. FINDINGS: This central venous catheter was inserted with all…
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List of New CPT codes for 2022
New Surgery Codes for 2022 33894 - Endovascular stent repair of coarctation of the ascending, transverse, or descending thoracic or abdominal aorta, involving stent placement; across major side branches 33895…
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Coding Guide for CPT codes 22867, 22868, 22869 and 22870
Basics of CPT codes 22867, 22868, 22869 and 22870 To increase the space within the neural foramen and release nerve pressure to decrease pain, interspinous/interlaminar process stabilization/distraction device is placed.…
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Sample Vascular Surgery Coded Charts for Practice for Coders
Sample Medical coding Chart 1 INDICATION: 49-year-old male with HCC TECHNIQUE: Under direct ultrasound guidance a micropuncture needle was advanced into the common femoral artery and a microwire advanced. The…
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Sample coded surgery Medical coding charts Part 14
Medical coding Sample report 1 Pre-op Diagnosis: Left hip recurrent acetabular labral tear Post-op Diagnosis: Same Procedure: Left hip acetabular labral reconstruction using semi tendinosis allograft 6 mm in diameter. …
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Sample Coded Surgery Medical coding charts Part 13
Medical coding Sample Report 1 EXAM: MAMMO US BIOPSY LYMPH NODE RT COMPARISON: None REASON FOR EXAM: N63.10-Breast mass, right ADDITIONAL HISTORY: . INFORMED CONSENT: Prior to the procedure in…
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Sample coded Surgery Medical coding charts Part 10
Medical coding Sample Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent streptococcal adenotonsillitis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:Â Same ANESTHESIA:Â General by endotracheal tube. COMPLICATIONS:Â None. OPERATION/PROCEDURE: Traditional tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. FINDINGS:Tonsils:Â 3+, significant scar to…