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CPT Code 76641 & 76642 : Breast Ultrasound Coding tip

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
CPT code 76641 and 76642 Breast ultrasound coding

Basics of CPT code 76641 & 76641 for Breast Ultrasound CPT code 76641 for breast ultrasound represents a complete examination of all four quadrants of the breast and the retroareolar region. On the other side, the limited code, 76642, is for a focused exam of the breast that is limited to one or more of the elements included in 76641. You can also learn about ultrasound abdomen complete and limited exam as well, which are quite similar to these codes. Both the ultrasound procedure CPT code 76641 & 76642 also…

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ICD-10 Coding Breast Mass becomes more specific for coders

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Coding Breast Mass becomes more specific in 2018

The ICD 10 codes are getting more specific with time. I have already shared lot of updates about  diagnosis codes but today we will learn more about them. Today, we will see the ICD 10 codes added to code for lump or mass in Breast. Earlier, we were using only N63 as the specific code for any part of the breast. But, the  ICD 10 codes changes from 2020 has been expanded for specificity. We now have diagnosis codes for overlapping quadrants to each RT and LT side, just like…

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Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis CPT codes

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
Superb tips for Breast Tomosynthesis New CPT codes

Basic about  Breast Tomosynthesis cpt codes Digital 3-D breast imaging (tomosynthesis) is able to diagnose smaller lumps and to lower false positives. Input from multiple radiology groups prompted creation of the diagnostic (77061 and 77062) and screening (77063) tomosynthesis codes in order to describe the additional resources involved with the newer technology. Breast procedures are always little complicated like breast biopsy, ultrasound exam. But, if once you understood the whole concept, it is easy to apply these codes.   Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), also know as three-dimensional (3D) mammography, creates…

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Coding guide Diagnostic/Screening mammogram CPT Code 77065, 77066 & 77067

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
2018 updates on Diagnostic & Screening mammogram CPT Code

Intro about Cpt code for Mammogram Diagnostic Mammogram exam are performed as Screening or Diagnostic. The Screening mammogram, which is done at regular interval after crossing an age of 40, to check for any sign and symptoms, related to breast cancer. While the diagnostic Mammogram is done if there is, any diagnosis is present in breast like mass or lump or swelling etc which can lead to breast cancer.So, we are just here to learn more about diagnostic mammogram and what are CPT codes used for coding them. Cpt code…

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