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Basics about Modifier 26 (Professional component) and TC (Technical component) In diagnostic radiology, we mostly use 26 modifier and Technical Component (TC). However, still many of us have a lot of difficulty in understanding the use of these modifiers. I myself initially was struggling to use these modifiers. Modifiers are always little tricky to apply … Read more
Description of 96372 CPT code: Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injection The physician or an assistant under direct physician supervision administers a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic substance by subcutaneous (subq or SQ) or intramuscular 0r IM injection (96372 CPT code), intra-arterial injection (96373), or by push into an intravenous catheter or intravascular access device (96374 for a … Read more
Since, we are here to learn about medical coding, we have to go through the charts as well. The medical coding charts are little difficult to understand in the beginning but once you become in reading the report then their won’t be any problem. Some of the medical coding examples or sample charts i am … Read more
Ultrasound Complete vs Limited Abdomen In Radiology facility, one CPT code can be used for multiple organs or anatomic site. As we know radiology CPT codes falls under 70000 and 90000 series. We have already learnt about CT, MRI, ultrasound CPT codes here. But, still some of medical coders get confused in coding either MRI … Read more
Question 1 A patient comes to the office for a follow-up. She had carcinoma OUQ right breast, ER positive, bilateral mastectomy. Her mammogram last month did not show any evidence of disease. The provider evaluates her and asks her to follow up after six months. How do you code the encounter? A. C50.411, Z17.0, Z92.13 … Read more
Basics of CBC CPT code 85025 & 85027 These tests may be ordered as a complete automated blood count (CBC). The specimen is whole blood. Method is automated cell counter. These codes include the measurement of erythrocytes (red blood cells or RBC), leukocytes (white blood cells or WBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit (volume of packed red blood … Read more
Basics of Closed Fracture treatment CPT codes When a patient is initially treated for a traumatic fracture, there are four typical methods of care that are orthopedic physician may provide: Closed reduction is a non-surgical manipulation of a fractured bone to restore the bone to normal anatomic alignment Percutaneous fixation involves the placement of a … Read more
Basics for Pulmonary function test CPT code 94010 & 94060 Spirometry is a critical component for diagnosing and managing pulmonary disease.The test allows the physician to evaluate the degree of airway obstruction, the effectiveness of the current therapy, and gives the opportunity to customize medications to ensure adequate daily control.Test results are available immediately following … Read more
Basics of Suture Removal CPT code I know there are many scenarios where we are unable to find the correct CPT code. Especially when we are coding surgery procedure codes, mostly the minor procedures will be included in the main surgery CPT code. Same happen while using modifier like 24, 25 ,27 etc. which one … Read more
Basics of CPT code 78300,78305,78306, 78315 As a medical coder, I always like to learn how a CPT code procedure is performed. Yes, we are usually only in a hurry to code a CPT code but we hardly care about the exact procedure done behind that code. If you understand that, you can easily code … Read more