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Basics of CPT code 72198 MRA CPT codes are a part of radiology facility. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that specifically visualizes blood vessels and blood flow to evaluate vascular disorders within the structure being studied. Unlike CT, it does not rely on the absorption of x-ray energy. Magnetic resonance imaging … Read more
Their are many new HCPCS level II codes will be used effectively 1st April 2024. Also, you will get to see some changes or revision on some codes from April 2024. With some additions and revision their are some deletion of codes as well which will not be used after 1st April 2024. These all … Read more
There are many CPT codes for Angioplasty in vascular surgery coding. We will discuss the use of CPT code 37246, 37247, 37248 and 37249, which are used for angioplasty. These CPT codes describe angioplasty procedures in the aorta and the brachiocephalic (and branches), renal, visceral arteries and venous region. There are two initial and two … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Uric acid nephrolithiasis [N20.0] Post-op Diagnosis: Left nephrolithiasis Procedure(s): Left – URETEROSCOPY – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated – Incision Closure: No Incision / NA Left – CYSTOSCOPY LITHOTRIPSY URETERAL and renal STONEs – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated – Incision Closure: No Incision / NA Left – CYSTOSCOPY, URETERAL STENT EXCHANGE – Wound Class: Clean Contaminated – Incision Closure: No … Read more
Basics about CTA (CPT code 71275) for Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is performed to find any diagnosis present in blood vessels (angio). The most frequent procedure for CTA is performed in Chest region in Radiology facility. This is the initial procedure done for Pulmonary Embolism Treatment. The Cpt code used for coding … Read more
Modifiers are always little tricky to use. The most interesting modifier to use is 59 or X{EPSU} modifiers. Medical coders are always in double mind while using X-modifiers. While we have discussed about E/M modifiers, 26 & TC modifiers etc, but still coders have confusion while using modifiers. Now, if we talk about modifier 91 … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Excess skin [L98.7] Post-op Diagnosis: excess skin of upper arms ( bat wing deformity) bilateral Excess skin of chest wall right and left lateral chest35x10 cm, 38×12 cm right chest Painful scar abdomen 21 cm horizontal scar and 19 cm vertical component Procedure(s): Bilateral – BRACHIOPLASTY excision bilateral excess soft tissue lateral chest Right 38×12 cm … Read more
General Guidelines Use the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) based on code descriptor. Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) codes should only be reported for those drugs that do not have a valid HCPCS code which describes the drug being administered. Remarks are required to include dosage, name of drug, and route of administration. You … Read more
Basics for MRA CPT code 73225 & 73725 Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that specifically visualizes blood vessels and blood flow to evaluate vascular disorders within the structure being studied. Unlike CT, it does not rely on the absorption of x-ray energy. Magnetic resonance imaging uses the natural magnetic properties of … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Bilateral ovarian cysts [N83.201, N83.202] Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op s/p procedure performed Procedure(s): OVARIAN CYSTECTOMY ROBOTIC ASSISTED/ ROBOTIC ASSISTED UNILATERAL OVARIAN CYSTECTOMY, POSSIBLE UNILATERAL SALPINGOOOPHORECTOMY SALPINGOOPHORECTOMY BILATERAL ROBOTIC ASSISTED/ POSSIBLE UNILATERAL Anesthesia: General Complications: none Findings: Normal appearing female external genitalia On laparoscopic entry, uterus and right ovary normal appearing. Left ovary with an approximately 3 cm hardened … Read more