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Coding advice provided in Coding Clinic for HCPCS in 2006 stated to report CPT code 60699, Unlisted procedure, endocrine system, for the CT-guided needle biopsy of the adrenal gla...
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Patient presents for treatment of the right torn patellar tendon via percutaneous tenotomy. After ultrasound examination of the quadriceps tendon was performed, local anesthesia was administered. T...
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A right heart catheterization is performed with a coronary angiography in the cardiac catheterization lab and the patient is taken to the interventional radiology suite where a pulmonary arteriogra...
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The CardioMEMSTM HF System is a system that measures and monitors the pressure in the pulmonary artery (PA) and also the heart rate in heart failure patients. The system consists of: implantable PA...
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What would the appropriate HCPCS code for demineralized bone matrix (DBM) putty be?
We have conducted extensive research regarding a code assignment and have found multiple options suc...
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A patient is seen at our facility for a leakage from a previously placed catheter in the left femur which was placed for intraarticular antibiotics to treat an infected sinus tract. The patient is ...
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Patient has prostate cancer and presents for an intramuscular Lupron injection. Is the drug Lupron considered a hormonal or a non-hormonal drug? What is the correct CPT code for this injection?&nbs...
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Patient presents to have a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) inserted. The placement of the tip of the PICC line was confirmed by the Sherlock 3CGR system. The use of the Sherloc...
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Patient presents to have resection of the uvula and soft palate with reconstruction. The uvula tip was pulled and V-shaped incisions were made at the center distal soft palate and also around the u...
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Patient with ventricular septal defect (VSD) presents for closure of the defect. A right and left heart catheterization, as well as a left ventricular angiogram, were performed. The defect measured...
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