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Coding guide for Biliary drainage catheter & Stent placement

Basics about CPT code 47533, 47534 Before going ahead about biliary drainage catheter, we have to understand about difference between external and internal biliary drainage catheter. If you are not…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 20, 2019

Surgery

Cardiac MRI CPT codes Coding Guide

Basics of Cardiac MRI CPT codes Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) refers to imaging of the heart utilizing magnetic resonance imaging, a modality utilizing a combination of radiofrequency impulses and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 20, 2019

Medical coding

ZPIC audit process: Know Everything about it

Basic of ZPIC Audit Process ZPIC stands for Zone Program Integrity Contractor audit. The ZPIC audit helps in looking for frauds which can be referred to the Department of Health…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 15, 2019

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New Sample Coded Surgery Charts for coders

Medical coding Sample Chart 1 PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Left and right heart cardiac catheterization. Selective coronary angiography. Left ventriculography. Performed from right radial artery and right brachial vein without complication. PREOPERATIVE…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 8, 2019

ICD 10

ICD 10 code list of Sexual mode of Transmission diseases

There are separate ICD 10 codes for sexual mode of transmission infections. These codes ranges from A50 to A64. It includes most of the congenital ICD 10 codes. These ICD…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 2, 2019

Central Catheter Placement

Coding Chest X ray CPT code Post Central Line Placement

Basics-Chest X ray Post Central Line Placement We have already learned about the central line placement procedures. These procedures are commonly done for placing central venous catheters using temporary or…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 2, 2019

Do you Struggle with Moderate Conscious Sedation 99144-99145

IR procedure

Do you Struggle with Moderate Conscious Sedation 99151-99157

Moderate Conscious Sedation coding 99151-99157 Moderate conscious sedation (MCS) is a drug given for performing major procedures. The MCS helps in inducing depression of consciousness. MCS includes administration of agents,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 2, 2019

Breast Biopsy

Complete list of New CPT codes for 2020

Every year AMA (American Medical Assocaition) releases new updates for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. For this year 2020, again their will some new CPT codes, some codes will be…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 30, 2019

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Surgery Medical coding Sample coded Charts for Coders

Surgery Medical coding Sample Coded Chart for Coders PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Extruded vaginal mesh. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Extruded vaginal mesh. PROCEDURE: 1.Excision of vaginal mesh. 2.Cystoscopy. SURGEON: ANESTHESIA: General. ANESTHESIOLOGIST: BLOOD LOSS:…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 7, 2019

Radiology

New & Revised Radiology CPT codes for 2020

In 2020, their are many changes for Upper GI procedures in radiology facility. Again, their are some deletion, revision and addition of CPT codes in radiology facility for 2020 To…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 30, 2019