MRI Cpt codes guide for coders in Radiology facility

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
MRI Cpt codes guide for coders in Radiology facility

MRI CPT codes in Radiology facility MRI codes are used very frequently in radiology and interventional radiology facility. MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) is done to find any abnormality related to soft tissues. Most of the report with MRI in radiology is done on Joints and Non-joints. The main reason for doing MRI exam on joints is to find any sprain or tear present in joints. So, we will check out the MRI CPT codes used for coding joints and Non-joints. We will also checkout the diagnosis related to joints, which…

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Coding tips for CPT code 66984/66840/66850/66852/66983/66985/66982/66920

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Coding tips for CPT code 66984, 66840, 66850, 66852, 66983, 66985, 66982, 66920

Basics of procedure CPT code 66984 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Because the lens is normally transparent, the opaque cataract affects the lens’ ability to perform its focusing function which result in blurred vision, poor night vision, glare, and/or light sensitivity. In medical coding, their are different procedure codes for cataract removal. CPT code 66984, 66840, 66850, 66852, 66983, 66985, 66982, 66920 are mainly used for coding removal of cataract. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over…

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Top 5 mistakes to avoid to find the RIGHT CPT code

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Top 5 mistakes to avoid to find the RIGHT CPT code

Medical coding has different facilities. To be perfect in all facilities is quite difficult. Their will be multiple coders, who can code outpatient charts but very few will be perfect in inpatient coding department. Similarly, if a coder from radiology department to told to code an Emergency department, he or she will not be confident to find the right procedure code. The point I am trying to make it that, their are many mistakes coders do while coding, which leads to reporting wrong  CPT or diagnosis code. So, today I…

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Awesome tips CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Awesome tips CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula

Basics about CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula Coding guidelines for AV Fistula procedure codes is little different in interventional radiology coding. I have faced many challenges while coding these AV fistula procedure codes. However, as I was coding charts I was learning how to get a correct code for procedure performed. Here, also we will learn the intervention procedure or CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula. The stent is placed to treat any stenosis or occlusion present in AV fistula. Most of the time, it…

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Ectopic/Molar Pregnancy ICD-10, CPT & ICD10 PCS Coding rules

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Coding tips for Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy ICD 10, CPT & ICD 10 PCS codes

Basics of Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies are so-called tubal pregnancies and occur in the Fallopian tube. In short Ectopic and molar pregnancies and other abnormal products of conception are classified to the following categories, with an additional code from category O08 when any complication occurs. O00 Ectopic pregnancy  O01 Hydatidiform mole  O02 Other abnormal product of conception  With an ectopic pregnancy, the egg can attach under these sites…

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When to use CPT code for Arteriogram

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
When to use CPT code for Arteriogram

Basics of CPT code for Arteriogram We know many procedures which includes puncturing of an artery. For any examination of any artery, the physician needs to examine the artery by inserting a catheter into the artery. For upper or lower extremity artery exam, will use only one CPT code for arteriography or ateriogram. We have learnt previously about coding peripheral angiography and selective angiogram cpt codes. Here, also we use similar Supervision and interpretion (S&I) codes as used for angiography procedures. These codes are used for the introduction of needle…

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CPT code 76937 : Vascular Ultrasound Guidance Coding

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Amazing guide for CPT code 76937 for Vascular Ultrasound Guidance

In percutaneous surgery procedures, imaging guidance plays a very important role. For example, the use of ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT guidance in biopsy, injection procedures. Also, the imaging guidance CPT code varies from vascular to non-vascular procedures. For non-vascular procedures like  biopsy, joint injection, Fine needle aspiration etc. use of ultrasound guidance CPT code 76942 is used. While for coding vascular procedures like central venous catheter placement, CPT code 76937 is report for  ultrasound guidance of vascular access. Similarly, CPT code 77002 is used for coding fluoroscopic guidance for non-vascular procedure and…

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Nonischemic cardiomyopathy icd 10 code Coding Guide

Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Their is lot of confusion about finding ICD 10 code for nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Their are many condition whcih do not have specific ICD 10 code. For these condition either a unspecified or other specified code is reported. Similary for nonischemic cardiomyopathy icd 10 code, when you search in index column it will lead to unspecified code. Hence, most of the coder are using unspecified code I42.9, for nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Some payers are accepting the other specified I42.8 as well for nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Read also: Coding guidelines for Anemia ICD 10…

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Effect of POA, CC, MCC, HAC on DRG and Reimbursement in IP coding

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Effect of POA, HAC on DRG and Reimbursement in IP coding

Inpatient coding is very interesting. All medical coders can code Outpatient charts but only few coders can code Inpatient charts. Yes, the amount of reports and analysis required for inpatient coding is very high compared to the outpatient coding. Inpatient coding charts characteristics are different from outpatient facility. Below list of report needs to be checked for coding inpatient chart perfectly. The history and physical examination report (H&P) Progress notes (PNs) Consultation(s) Operative report(s) Laboratory/pathology reports Radiology reports Minor procedure reports Physician orders Discharge summary Finally a DRG codes is…

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When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together

Basics about CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 For Medicare patients, the major arthroscopic knee procedures are assign with standard arthroscopy codes (29870-29887). However, we have to use a separate HCPCS code G0289  for procedures like chondroplasty and/or loose foreign body removal when performed on different compartment on same knee. Meniscectomy (CPT code 29881) and Chondroplasty (CPT code 29877) should be coded carefully when the treatment in performed is same or different compartment of same knee. As we know we have separate CPT codes for removal of loose body or…

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