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Basics of CPT code 99205 As part of the continued effort to simplify documentation requirements and reduce burden, the CPT Editorial Panel revised the E/M documentation guidelines for several other E/M services in January 2023. The 2023 changes are largely an expanded application of the 2021 office visit E/M guideline changes. CPT code 99205, 99202, … Read more
1. A surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination was performed for a colorectal polyp by a CLIA waived lab. How is this coded? A. 88305 B. 88305QW C. 88307 D. 88307QW Read also: When to use CPT code 88305 by medical coders 2. Which illness is not a type of leukemia? A. BCC B. AML … Read more
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 … Read more
Claim Adjustment Group Codes CO Contractual Obligation Contract obligations are those duties that each party is legally responsible for in acontract agreement. In a contract, each party exchanges something of value, whether it be a product, services, money, etc. On both sides of the agreement, each party has various obligations in connected with this exchange CR Corrections and ReversalNote: This … Read more
Basics of Arthrogram CPT code of Hip, Shoulder, Wrist, ankle & elbow An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of images of a joint after a contrast material like dye, water, air or a combination of these has been injected into the joint. This exam helps the physician to detect any … Read more
Basics of CPT code 30901, 30903, 30905, 30906 Nasal hemorrhage is also referred to as epistaxis. Epistaxis occurs when the nasal membrane lining is disturbed or irritated and causes abnormal bleeding. Most (approximately 90%) cases of epistaxes are anterior, originating from Kiesselbach’s plexus. Anterior epistaxis is characterized by unilateral, steady, nonmassive bleeding. In contrast, posterior epistaxis … Read more
Basics of CPT code for Cystourethroscopy In this procedure the physician treats the ureteral stricture by ballon dilation, laser, electrocautery or incision through a cystourethroscope. A flexible or rigid cystourethroscope is passed through the urethra into the bladder. A catheter with balloon is placed into the uretheral stricture and the balloon is gently inflated. In medical … Read more
Basics of CPT code 76770, 76775, 93975 and 93976 Doppler and ultrasound exam makes a duplex exam. We have separate code for Ultrasound and duplex exam. But when we have to code them together we get confused. If you see there is nothing different about the procedure codes. Same thing happen while coding CPT code for … Read more
Basics of PET scan CPT code 78815 & 78816 PET scan CPT code (Positron emission tomography) is coded very frequently in Radiology facility coding. PET scan is done to diagnose a condition or to check how condition is developing. Neoplasm can be in there initial stage or Restaging phase. These exams are not painful. PET … Read more
Basics of HIDA scan CPT code 78226 and 78227 Hepatobiliary system nuclear imaging tracks the production and flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine using a radioactive tracer that highlights the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder if the gallbladder has not been surgically removed. This procedure may also be referred to as … Read more