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Bone density dexa scan/test CPT code 77080 & 77081 Bone density scan is performed to check the density of bones. We use to do bone density scan to check osteopenia (733.90, ICD10-M85.80) or osteoporosis (733.00, ICD10-M81.0) presence in bones. The amount of calcium correlates with bony content and with bone strength. The bone strength decreases with … Read more
In Inpatient coding, medical coders have to see lot of patient information. I have shared all the specific reports for coding inpatient charts in my previous post, inpatient coding features and characteristics. Today I am sharing a inpatient medical coding charts, which is coded with ICD 10 codes and DRG codes. This charts will include … Read more
We have learnt about HCPCS level II modifiers in my previous post. Today, we will checkout the list of HCPCS ambulance modifiers used by medical coders in medical coding. Code(s) Description DD Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to another Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H DE Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to a Residential/Domiciliary/Custodial fac. … Read more
Sample Medical Coding Report 1 DIAGNOSES: 1. Right shoulder osteoarthritis. 2. Right shoulder rotator cuff tear, subscapularis. 3. Grade 4 chondromalacia glenohumeral articulation. 4. Degenerative labral tear. 5. Type 2 SLAP tear. 6. Impingement. 7. AC joint arthritis. 8. Soft tissue mass. 9. Conjoined tendon, subscapularis. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Right shoulder arthroscopic rotator … Read more
Basics about DEXA scan CPT code 77080 & 77081 DEXA stands for Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. DEXA scan is done to evaluate the density of the bone. This test is done specially to screening test for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is caused when there is significant decrease in the density of the bone. DEXA scan Cpt code … Read more
The dental examination codes in medical coding can be very confusing sometimes. Today, we will check about the coding guidelines for the dental exams which consist of 8 unique codes. These codes will be used depending on the type of dental exam perfromed on the patients. During a dental examination, your dentist will perform a … Read more
Basics of Stress test cpt code 93015, 93016, 93017 & 93018 Their is a lot of confusion regarding coding Stress test cpt code. Many coders still not able to code these procedures correctly. These procedure are very frequently coded in outpatient settings. Today we will learn about the Stress test cpt codes and when should … Read more
Basic of Abdomen Ultrasound CPT code 76700/76705 CPT code for abdominal ultrasound with doppler is very essential in medical coding. In medical coding, we have separate cpt codes for each anatomic location. Further, we have CPT codes for number of view or complete/limited exams. Here, also we will learn how to code the CPT code … Read more
CPT code 76942 is an diagnostic ultrasonic guidance code for needle placement. This code is used mostly for the percutaneous procedures. Percutaneous surgeries are same day surgery procedure and minimal invasive procedures. These procedures are performed through the skin percutaneously. Hence, guidance is always required for the procedure cpt code. Like Procedure code 76942, there … Read more
Amputation of lower extremity joints and non-joints region has specific CPT codes and ICD 10 codes. The codes are based on the site from which site it is amputated. We will also look the specific diagnosis codes used with amputation CPT codes. For amputation of foot and toes CPT code 28800, 28805, 28810, 28820 & … Read more