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When to use Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections CPT code 27096, G0259, G0260

The sacroiliac joint or SI joint (SIJ) is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which are connected by strong ligaments. The SI joints bear the weight of the trunk…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

Coding guide for Epidural Infusion, Catheter and Pump implantation CPT codes

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Coding guide for CPT code 62324, 62325, 62326 & 62327

For epidural infusion, the patient is placed in sitting or lateral decubitus position. The physician inserts a catheter into the vertebral interspace of the cervical or thoracic region for continuous…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

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Thoracentesis CPT code : Best Coding tips

Basics about Thoracentesis cpt code Thoracentesis is a procedure performed to remove excess fluid (blood or pus) that has accumulated in the space between the outside of the lungs, the pleura,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

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CPT code for Cystourethroscopy Unique Coding guide

Basics of CPT code for Cystourethroscopy In this procedure the physician treats the ureteral stricture by ballon dilation, laser, electrocautery or incision through a cystourethroscope. A flexible or rigid cystourethroscope is…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

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Practice Sample Medical Coding Charts for Coders

Sample Medical Coding Report 1 DIAGNOSES: 1. Right shoulder osteoarthritis. 2. Right shoulder rotator cuff tear, subscapularis. 3. Grade 4 chondromalacia glenohumeral articulation. 4. Degenerative labral tear. 5. Type…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC October 1, 2024

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Coding tips for CPT code 66984/66840/66850/66852/66983/66985/66982/66920

Basics of procedure CPT code 66984 A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Because the lens is normally transparent, the opaque cataract…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

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When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together

Basics about CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 For Medicare patients, the major arthroscopic knee procedures are assign with standard arthroscopy codes (29870-29887). However, we have to use a separate…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 12, 2023

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Amazing Coding tips for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

There are generally two types of procedures you can come across in coding medical reports, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Being a medical coder, you can code many different types of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 1, 2022

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Coding guide for “KISSING STENTS” CPT code for Medical coders

Basics about Kissing Stents CPT code For coding vascular procedure in interventional radiology, a through knowledge about blood vessels is very important. For both upper and lower extremity coding procedures,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 4, 2022

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Coding Guide for CPT code 58345, 58615, 58356 & 74742

Dilation of the Fallopian tubes is really more of a cleansing of the tubes than a true dilation. The tubes are very small and thin-walled. The most common cause for…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 22, 2022