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Aorta is one of the main organs of abdominal region. It is the main artery from where all the small arteries arise. Arteries arising from the Aorta form Vascular Families. Vascular Families help us in Selective and Non-Selective catheterization coding. Ultrasound Procedure coding is very straight in radiology. We have already learned how to code … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Closed fracture of distal left humerus Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): Left – OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS VIA OLECRANON OSTEOTOMY- Wound Class: Clean Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION DISTAL HUMERUS: Anesthesia: General Complications: none Findings: complex fx Technique: The patient was taken to the OR and given general anesthesia. A foley catheter was placed. … Read more
Code Description of CPT code 85730 ((Partial thromboplastin time PTT) 85730 – Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood This exam may be ordered as a partial thromboplastin time or PTT, or as an activated partial thromboplastin time or APTT. The specimen is plasma. The method is automated coagulation instrument. The partial thromboplastin time … Read more
ICD 10 coding guidelines are very important to following in diagnosis coding. Same rule has to be followed for coding procedure codes. Many coders are still have confusion in coding multiple ICD 10 codes in a medical chart because they do not the coding guidelines. In ICD 10, coder have confusion in coding Aftercare and … Read more
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Closed Left Tibial Plateau Fracture POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Same PROCEDURES PERFORMED: 1. Closed Reduction with placement of external fixator: Left tibial plateau ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: Minimal COMPLICATIONS: None. DRAINS: None. SPECIMENS: None. TOURNIQUET: None. HPI & INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: The patient is a who presented to the emergency department s/p motor … Read more
We have now almost became familiar with the ICD 10 codes. We all are now familiar with the difference between the ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The new diagnosis codes are huge in numbers. The ICD 10 codes are more specific compared to ICD 9 codes. Also, the new terms like Excludes 1 and … Read more
Definition and degree of Burn Burn is an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame. Burn are classified into different degree to code the most specific ICD 10 code. Tissue injury or death caused by heat, flame, chemical, electricity, or radiation; the depth of a burn is measured by degree. To know more specific about … Read more
In all medical coding facility, ICD codes play a very important role. The sequencing of diagnosis codes should be correct for proper payment of the Procedure. As a medical coder, I have seen how coders struggle to code the ICD 10 diagnosis codes. Today, I am just here to share my knowledge on coding the … Read more
Pre-op Diagnosis: Primary osteoarthritis of left knee [M17.12] Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): Left – TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ROBOTIC ASSISTED – Wound Class: Clean Proc. Description(s) & CPT Code(s): TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ROBOTIC ASSISTED: Stryker components: Size 2 cemented tibia, size 2 Press-Fit femur, size 9 mm posterior cruciate retaining tibial polyethylene insert. Patella not resurfaced Anesthesia: General Complications: None … Read more
From January 1, 2019 coders are using influenza virus vaccine CPT code 90689 (Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4). The short descriptor is VACC IIV4 NO PRSRV 0.25ML IM. Full description of CPT code 90689 90689 – Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use Payment Basis for Institutional Claims … Read more