Basics of CPT code 76881 and 76882 Their are many codes in radiology facility which are divided as completed and limited category. For example, the ultrasound abdomen has completed ultrasound (cpt code 76700) and limited US abdomen (CPT code 76705) codes. The complete abdomen exam included all the eight organs while limited abdomen exam is reported for less than 8 organs reported in medical report . Similarly for soft tissue US extremity we have to two codes as completed (CPT code 76881) and Limited (CPT code 76880). CPT code 76881…
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Coding tips for KUB & CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048
X-ray procedures has been coded very frequently in radiology coding. The chest and abdomen X-ray CPT codes are very common to code every year. CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048 are used for coding Chest X-ray. While CPT code 74018, 74019 and 74021 are used for coding abdomen X-ray (KUB). So, radiology coders need to get update with coding guidelines for coding chest and abdomen x-ray cpt codes in 2020. We will also checkout some of the deleted codes in the past later on this chapter. Description of CPT code 71045, 71046, 71047 and 71048…
Read MoreCoding guide for Anesthesia CPT codes 00731, 00732, 00811, 00812 & 00813
Medical coders had new anesthesia cpt codes in 2018. As we have already learnt that there are new E/M procedures codes in 2018. The new anesthesia codes are added in the gastro-endoscopic section. CPT code 00731, 00732, 00811, 00812 and 00813 are the added procedure codes in 2018. Due to less volume of the procedures, old codes are deleted and the new anesthesia codes have been introduced in 2018. Three anesthesia service CPT codes have been deleted. 01180 Anesthesia for obturator neurectomy; extrapelvic 01190 intrapelvic 01682…
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