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EEG Monitoring CPT codes Coding Guide

September 26, 2023October 15, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Coding Guide for Long-term EEG Monitoring CPT codes

Basics of EEG CPT code EEG stands for Electroencephalogram. This test is useful to determine if the patient has mental or physical problem that affects the brain. Doctors can use the test to make sure all the parts of the brain are functioning properly and to assist them with diagnosing their patients. Electroencephlogram or EEG CPT code are totally based on time, hence time plays a crucial role to find the correct CPT code for long time EEG exam. Read also : Coding guide for Myocardial perfusion CPT codes in…

Selective Catheterization Coding (CPT code 36251,36252,36253 & 36254)

September 25, 2023October 28, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Procedure performed for Renal Artery Catheterization The physician first takes the access into the skin through an underlying artery of lower extremity and introduce a guidewire through the needle. The wire is threaded into the main renal artery or any branch of renal artery. A catheter is introduced through the guidewire and then the contrast material in injected for arteriography. Images are obtained once the contrast is injected. CPT code 36251, 36252, 36253 and 36254 are used for coding selective catheter placement in renal artery and its branches. In this…

Coding tricks for CPT code 47531, 47537, 43738, 43739, 43740, 43741 & +43742

September 24, 2023October 18, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

When to use 47531 and 47532 A radiographic medium is injected into the common bile duct, gallbladder, and/or liver for diagnostic purposes. The physician inserts a needle between the ribs into the lumen of the common bile duct and checks positioning by aspiration. Radiographic dye is injected. The needle is removed. This procedure includes imaging guidance and all radiological supervision and interpretation. CPT code 47531 is reported when the service is performed through an existing access, such as a T-tube. CPT code 47532 is reported when the service is performed…

Coding tips for CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905 and 36906

September 24, 2023November 8, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 Today we will learn about CPT codes for angioplasty, stent and thrombectomy which includes diagnostic angiography and RS&I like other existing angioplasty procedure codes. CPT code 36902, 36903, 36904, 36905, 36906 and the add-on CPT code +36907, +36908, +36909, these codes have bundled lot of minor procedures like catheter placement, radiological S&I, contrast injection etc. So, let us check more about these CPT codes in details This post will help to get more knowledge about coding complex percutaneous procedure. Having a…

CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942 (Chiropractic Services) coding tips

September 23, 2023November 16, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Points to remember for Chiropractic services CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942 While billing the chiropractice services do remember the below points. Report the initial treatment phase. Report the date of X-ray if an X-ray is used to demonstrate subluxation. The X-ray film must be available for review upon request. A physical examination may be used to document subluxation if an X-ray is not used. The physical examination must be documented in the medical record and must support the subluxation. Report the level of subluxation using the appropriate ICD-10-CM code. In…

CPT Code 20680 and 20670; Cheat Sheet for Hardware Removal

September 23, 2023March 9, 2024 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Hardware removal CPT code 20680 & 20670: Coding tips

Basics of implant Hardware removal CPT code 20680 & 20670 Medical coders have lot of confusion in coding removal of hardware procedures. For example, the use of CPT code 20670 and 20680 for removal of implant coding has got lot coding errors by medical coders. But, coders can easily differentiate and coder these CPT codes if they just follow the coding guidelines. Let us check more in detail to when to assign Hardware removal CPT code 20670 and 20680 in surgery facility. Description of Hardware removal CPT code 20680 &…

Questions and Answers July 2023 CPT assistant

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services: Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care Services Question: A female patient was seen in the emergency department (ED) where it was deemed appropriate to have her admitted as an inpatient. The admitting physician then requested a neurological consultation. The neurologist saw the patient the next day and performed a high-level medical decision making consultation on the patient. Based on the information provided, which of the following code(s) should the neurologist report: the initial hospital inpatient or observation care code (99223), the subsequent hospital…

CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877: Coding Guide

September 22, 2023November 1, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Knee Arthroscopy- CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 Coding Knee arthroscopic procedures looks tricky but are not that confusing. There are few codes have been bundled with major knee arthroscopic procedures. For example, now the CPT codes 29881 and 29880 will include the chondroplasty procedure if performed on same knee. Chondroplasty performed in any of the compartment like medial, lateral or patella-femoral, it will be included with CPT code 29881 and 29880. In arthroscopic knee surgery, the above three compartment play an important role in selecting a correct procedure code.…

CPT assistant for July (CPT Modifiers 25, 51, 59 and 76)

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Reporting CPT Modifiers 51 and 59 A modifier is used to report or indicate that a performed service or procedure was altered by some specific circumstance and noted by the physician or other qualified health care professional (QHP) but not changed in its definition or code. Modifiers enable health care professionals to effectively respond to payment policy requirements established by Medicare and other third-party payers, and their definitions are listed in Appendix A of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. This article discusses and provides examples of the appropriate…

Circumcision Cpt Code Coding Guide

September 21, 2023December 25, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161 We have lot of CPT codes in different facility for each specific exam. Already we have discussed many procedure codes but still we have many CPT codes remaining which need to be discussed. Today, we will discuss about the Circumcision cpt code 54150, 54160 and 54161. CPT code 54160 abd 54161 is coded based on the age of the patient. CPT code 54150 specify the types of penile nerve block provided for neonatal circumcisions, reflecting a change in clinical practice in…