CMS released the Official ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines for fiscal year 2022, which went into effect October 1st. The FY 2022 PCS guidelines include three guideline revisions in the Medical and Surgical section (B3.7, B4.1c, B4.8) and two guideline revisions from the New Technology section (E1.a, E1.b). Although key changes will be highlighted in this blog, be sure to review the 2022 ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting in their entirety to ensure proper coding and reporting. Guideline B3.7 Control vs. More Specific Root Operations Guideline B3.7 has been revised…
Read MoreDon’t Stop after Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification
Basics of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) As a professional, I always thought of choosing a field that will give me a bright future. Now, when I talk about future, one has to understand that things change very fast with time. Why I am mentioning this because when we look back in past, we see us in a different world. Now, what changes with time is the technology. You will slowly come to know what we are going to discuss here. Now, I have already shared previously how medical coding can…
Read MoreCoding tips: CPT codes for Fine Needle Aspiration
Basics of Fine Needle aspiration CPT code 10021 Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a percutaneous procedure performed with the use of fine gauge needle (mostly around 22 to 25 gauge). A syringe is also used to remove the sample fluid from the cyst or to remove clusters of cells from a solid mass. FNA procedure codes are not site specific. For core biopsy we have different procedure codes for percutaneous lung biopsy or thyroid biopsy. CPT code used for fine needle aspiration is 10021 (CPT code 10022 is deleted in 2019).…
Read MoreWhy CPC certification is a must for Medical Coders
A career in medical coding is not stable if don’t carry any credentials. As a coder we always thought of gaining experience and learning new facilities. But, if we have to survive in this competitive world, we have to carry at least one medical coding certificate. As a fresher, coders do not have much knowledge about medical coding certification exams. Once we start gaining experience as medical coder we start looking for certifications. If your experience and certification goes hand in hand, you can have a very nice future in medical…
Read MoreList of HCPCS Ambulance Modifiers for coders
We have learnt about HCPCS level II modifiers in my previous post. Today, we will checkout the list of HCPCS ambulance modifiers used by medical coders in medical coding. Code(s) Description DD Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to another Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H DE Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to a Residential/Domiciliary/Custodial fac. DG Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to a Hospital-based Dialysis Facility DH Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to a Hospital DI Diagnostic/therapeutic site other than P/H to a Site of ambulance transport…
Read MoreTOP 10 Websites for Medical coders for CPC preparation
Details about Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Today internet has made this world so small, that we can learn anything by sitting at any corner of this world. Yes, for medical coders also we have a lot of information available in internet which can help you to increase your knowledge in medical coding. When I was a coder, I used to surf internet and follows few of the websites which provides very useful information to me. This information might help you in preparation for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. You can…
Read MoreCPT Code Mechanical Thrombectomy in AV fistula Coding Guide
Many old age patients with AV fistula have complications after some time in AV graft. Now, to treat this physician used many therapeutic procedures. Some of the common procedure to treat complication in AV fistula is stent placement, Angioplasty, mechanical thrombectomy etc. These procedures are done only when there is some stenosis, stricture, occlusion etc present in the graft. Now, for performing thrombectomy, there will be the presence of thrombus in AV fistula. So, all in all we are here to learn the CPT codes used for coding these procedures…
Read MoreCoding Guide for CPT code 93593, 93594, 93595, 93596, 93597 & 93598
Basics of CPT code 93594, 93595, 93596, 93597 & 93598 New codes are added for congenital heart catheterizations. The old codes 93530-93539 were deleted. The new codes are based on normal vs abnormal native connections. In Normal native connections blood flows along the expected course through the right and left heart chambers and the great vessels. In Abnormal native connections alternative connections for the pathway of blood flow through the heart and great vessels, typically patients with cyanotic defects. Cardiac catheterization for the evaluation of congenital heart defect(s) is reported with…
Read MoreHCPCS modifiers list M to X
HCPCS modifiers from M to X M2 MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER MS 6-MO MAINT/SVC FEE PARTS/LBR NB Drug specific nebulizer NR NEW WHEN RENTED NU NEW EQUIPMENT P1 NORMAL HEALTHY PATIENT P2 PATIENT W/MILD SYST DISEASE P3 PATIENT W/SEVERE SYS DISEASE P4 PT W/SEV SYS DIS THREAT LIFE P5 PT NOT EXPECT SURV W/O OPER P6 BRAIN-DEAD PT ORGANS REMOVED PA SURGICAL OR OTHER INVASIVE PROCEDURE ON WRONG BODY PART PB SURGICAL OR OTHER INVASIVE PROCEDURE ON WRONG PATIENT PC WRONG SURGERY OR OTHER INVASIVE PROCEDURE ON PATIENT PD Inp admit…
Read MoreHCPCS Modifiers List A to L
We have learnt a lot about coding many modifiers in past. All modifiers are unique and should be used very carefully. Today, we will learn about the list of HCPCS modifiers used in medical coding by medical coders. Code(s) Description A1 DRESSING FOR ONE WOUND A2 DRESSING FOR TWO WOUNDS A3 DRESSING FOR THREE WOUNDS A4 DRESSING FOR FOUR WOUNDS A5 DRESSING FOR FIVE…
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