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CPT code 20561 : Unknown Coding tips

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…

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Medical coding

CPT code 99395 : Best Coding tips

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 19, 2024

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Aortography, Cholecystectomy & Angioplasty/Stent placement Coded Reports

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)…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 13, 2024

Surgery

Sample Coding Report for 36903 CPT code (AV fistulogram with stent)

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 11, 2024

Surgery

Cpt code 36471 & 36478 Coding tips

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 4, 2024

Pregnancy

Coding guide for CPT code 58300 (IUD device placement)

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 2, 2024

Modifier

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Dual Surgeon Coding with 62 Modifier

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 28, 2024

Modifier

Minor & Major Difference between 25 and 57 modifier

We know that their are set of modifiers used for E/M codes for any related or unrelated services performed on the same date of service (DOS). But still many medical…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 26, 2024

Surgery

Coding tips for CPT code 22310

Fracture/Dislocation Treatment Definitions ( CPT code 22310) In the Musculoskeletal System subsection of the Surgery section in the CPT 2024 code set, “closed treatment” is defined as follows: The treatment…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 20, 2024

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Vascular Surgery Sample Coded Charts

Medical coding Sample Coded Report 1 Pre-op Diagnosis: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma of lymph nodes of multiple regions (CMS/HCC) [C81.18] Post-op Diagnosis: Same as Pre-op Procedure(s): Right - VASCULAR ACCESS…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 16, 2024