CPT code 27405, 27407, 27409, 27427, 27428 and 27429 Coding tips
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
23h ago
Medical Coding Guide CPT code 27405, 27407, 27409, 27427, 27428 and 27429 Coding tips Basics of CPT code 27405, 27407 and 27409 A surgical reconstruction means that the remnant of the torn ACL/PCL is removed, and a new ligament is created with tissue from elsewhere in the body or donated from a cadaveric donor. ACL/PCL reconstruction surgery has been very successful, but there are concerns that it may not be the ideal solution for people who have injured their ACL/PCL. A repair does not require harvest of graft tissue and may provide a shorter recovery time for the patient. These procedures ar ..read more
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CPT code 23410, 23412, 23420 and 29827 coding tips
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1w ago
Medical Coding Guide CPT code 23410, 23412, 23420 and 29827 coding tips Basics of Rotator cuff CPT code CPT code 23410, 23412, 23420 and 29827 The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allow a wide range of movement while maintaining the stability of the glenohumeral joint. The rotator cuff includes the following muscles: Subscapularis Infraspinatus Teres minor Supraspinatus A helpful mnemonic to remember these muscles is “SITS“. Rotator cuff tears occur when tendons weaken and pull away from the bone. Acute rotator cuff tears are caused by trauma such as falls on an outstret ..read more
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Coding guide for CPT code 23105, 23106, 29820 and 29821
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1w ago
Medical Coding Guide Coding guide for CPT code 23105, 23106, 29820 and 29821   Basics of CPT code 23105 & 23106 Definitions: Arthroscopy: Use of an endoscope to examine the interior of a joint (diagnostic) or to perform surgery on joint structures (therapeutic) Arthrotomy: Surgical incision into a joint that may include exploration, drainage, or removal of a foreign body Synovectomy: Removal of the synovial membrane lining of a joint   Diagnosis and Indications for CPT code 23105, 23106, 29820 and 29821 Primary osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumato ..read more
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Coding Guide for Arthrodesis & Vertebral corpectomy CPT codes
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1w ago
Medical Coding Guide Coding Guide for Arthrodesis & Vertebral corpectomy CPT codes Basics of Lateral Extracavitary Approach (LECA) Spinal exam The lateral extracavitary approach (LECA) requires resection of the ribs, pleura and/or peritoneum and dissection of spinal/paraspinal tissues to access the vertebral bodies/disc. The advantage of this technique is that it provides the surgeon with access to both the posterior and lateral aspects of the spinal canal through the same incision. Documentation of manipulation of the pleura and/or peritoneum is the clue that a LECA was used. Medical term ..read more
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Coding guide for CPT code 64400-64448 ( nerve injection procedures)
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1w ago
Medical Coding Guide Coding guide for CPT code 64400-64448 ( nerve injection procedures) Basics of CPT code CPT code 64400 – 64448 The physician injects one or more anesthetic agents and/or steroids near a branch of the trigeminal nerve (ophthalmic, maxillary, or mandibular) in CPT code 64400 or the greater occipital nerve in 64405. The trigeminal nerve supplies sensory and motor fibers to the face, and is usually blocked superficially. The greater occipital nerve supplies sensory fibers to the scalp; nerve blocks are often administered to provide relief from occipital neuralgia, migraines, an ..read more
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Advanced ICD-10 Coding Guide for Pregnancy
Medical Coding Guide
by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
2w ago
Medical Coding Guide Advanced ICD-10 Coding Guide for Pregnancy Basics about Pregnancy ICD-10 codes Before going ahead to learn about pregnancy code we have to first learn about some the common medical terms used to assign a pregnancy ICD-10 codes. Antepartum – The duration from LNMP / Day of conception till the day before delivery Childbirth – aka labour and delivery is Day of delivery Postpartum (Puerperium) – The duration from delivery to 6 weeks after delivery Gravida – The total number of confirmed pregnancies, regardless of the outcome Para –The  total number births a female has had ..read more
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What is the difference between HCPCS modifiers JW and JZ?
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
2w ago
Medical Coding Guide What is the difference between HCPCS modifiers JW and JZ? HCPCS Level II modifiers JW, Drug amount discarded/not administered to any patient, and JZ, Zero drug amount discarded/not administered to any patient, are required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to report drugs and biologicals that are separately payable under Medicare Part B. Modifier JW must be reported on a claim for the amount of a drug that is discarded and eligible for payment. Modifier JZ is reported to attest that no amount of drug was discarded. Effective July 1, 2023, either mod ..read more
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Commode CPT code guide for coders
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
3w ago
Medical Coding Guide Commode CPT code guide for coders   Coding for Commode HCPCS or cpt code is quite confusing for coders since their are different variety of commode used by old age patients depending on their requirement. If coders can understand the which type of commode of used by the patient then it will be easy to assign the correct and right code. Below I am sharing the HCPCS codes used for commode which might clear your doubts. E0163 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0165 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms image credit… Commode CPT cod ..read more
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Coding guide Immune Globulin and Vaccine Codes 2024
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1M ago
Medical Coding Guide Coding guide Immune Globulin and Vaccine Codes 2024 Four new vaccine product codes and two new immune globulin codes were established in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2024 code set. This article provides an overview of these new codes. Immune Globulins, Serum or Recombinant Products  90380 Respiratory syncytial virus, monoclonal antibody, seasonal dose; 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use  903811 mL dosage, for intramuscular use Vaccines, Toxoids  90589 Chikungunya virus vaccine, live attenuated, for intramuscular use  90679 Respiratory sync ..read more
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Remote Multi-Day Complex Uroflowmetry (0811T, 0812T)
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by Jitendra M.Sc CPC
1M ago
Medical Coding Guide Remote Multi-Day Complex Uroflowmetry (0811T, 0812T) Two new Category III codes (0811T, 0812T) were added to the CPT 2024 code set for reporting remote multi-day complex uroflowmetry services. Uroflowmetry is the measurement of urine flow during urination. Other existing uroflowmetry codes describe simple uroflowmetry using nonautomated (eg, stop-watch flow rate, mechanical uroflowmeter) equipment (51736) and complex uroflowmetry using automated (eg, calibrated electronic) equipment (51741). These two new codes are used to report remote (eg, at home) multi-day complex urof ..read more
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