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In medical coding, we code all type of procedures. These procedures are simple, complex or look complex but are simple. Here, I would consider Central or PICC catheter placement procedures are complex but are very simple to code. I am just going to share my experience about coding these procedures and how to find a … Read more
Basics of Plantar fasciitis ICD-10 CM coding Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia that connects your heel to your toes, which can cause intense pain in your foot. M72.2, plantar fascial fibromatosis M72.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Plantar Fasciitis and ICD-10 The good … Read more
What is Trulicity?|Trulicity Weight Loss Trulicity is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a brand name for the drug dulaglutide, which belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Trulicity is administered once a week as a subcutaneous injection (injected under the skin) and works by mimicking the … Read more
Basics of CPT code 20561 In this exam, the physician inserts a dry solid filament needle through the skin and into one or two muscles in CPT code 20560 and into three or more muscles in CPT code 20561. Indicated for myofascial pain relief and movement impairments, trigger points (focal, discrete spots of hypersensitive irritability … Read more
Basics of CPT code 99395 Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine services are typically well-patient examinations for established patients presenting for reevaluations and/or management of overall health condition with code selection dependent upon the patient’s age. These services include applicable patient history and examination, guidance/recommendation regarding personal risk factors, and any laboratory and/or diagnostic procedures ordered. Clinicians … Read more
Sample Coded Report 1 Pre-op Diagnosis: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified (CMS/HCC) Post-op Diagnosis: Severe left SFA stenosis with only moderate right SFA atherosclerotic stenosis Procedure(s): Bilateral – Angiogram Extremity Bilateral Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): Angiogram Extremity Bilateral: Anesthesia: Procedural Sedation Estimated Blood Loss: Minimal Quantitative Blood Loss: No data recorded Drain: None Total IV Fluids: mL Specimens: No specimens Complications: Read also: … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Stenosis of the proximal arteriovenous fisutla Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): Left – Arteriovenous Fistulogram with angioplasty and stent graft placement Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): Arteriovenous Fistulogram: Anesthesia: Procedural Sedation Estimated Blood Loss: Minimal Drain: none Total IV Fluids: minimal Specimens: No specimens Complications: none Disposition: aroused from sedation, and taken to the recovery room in a stable condition Condition: doing well Anesthesia: Monitored … Read more
When to use CPT 36478 and 36479 The physician uses percutaneous, laser, endovenous ablation therapy to treat venous incompetence in an extremity vein. Laser energy is used to heat the vein and seal the vein closed. The most common site of treatment is the greater saphenous vein. The procedure includes any imaging guidance and monitoring. … Read more
Coding description for CPT code 58300 The physician inserts a speculum into the vagina to visualize the cervix. A tool is used to gently pull down the cervix; it is dilated. For CPT code 58300, an intrauterine device (IUD), any of a variety of shapes (coil, loop, T, 7), is guided into the uterus through … Read more
Basics of 62 Modifier When two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing distinct part(s) of a single reportable procedure, each surgeon should report his/her distinct operative work by submitting CPT modifier 62. Each surgeon should report the co-surgery once using the same procedure code. Do not submit this modifier for assistant at surgery services … Read more