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This 57 year-old patient had a recent carotid ultrasound, which showed stenosis in the left internal carotid artery and occlusion of the right internal carotid artery. She will now undergo a ...
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In the CPT 2007 codebook, it states that chemotherapy administration codes 96401-96549 also apply to other biologic response modifiers. At our facility, we commonly see patients who are under...
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As part of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) planning, computerized dose calculations, and 3-dimensional simulation-aided field setting as well as computed tomography (CT) guidance for p...
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We understand that code 77336, Continuing medical physics consultation, including assessment of treatment parameters, quality assurance of dose delivery, and review of patient treatment documen...
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A single bone marrow biopsy from the hip was performed but no marrow was obtained. How would this situation be coded? Would this be considered a reduced service?
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In the outpatient surgical center of our hospital, a cervical epidural steroid injection was attempted 3 times but was unsuccessful. The patient had been taken to the procedure room, prepared...
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A patient presents with multiple symptoms, and after examination the physician determines that a lumbar puncture (62270) is necessary. After multiple attempts, the procedure is successful. &n...
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A patient at our facility was diagnosed with a branch retinal vein occlusion of the left eye. She underwent a pars plana vitrectomy. During the course of the procedure a limited arteriovenous...
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Our facility is considering providing a new diagnostic service, computed tomography (CT) enteroclysis. This procedure involves the infusion of a barium-based contrast material through a naso-...
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A patient presents for removal of vaginal vault lesions. The patient was placed under general anesthesia and acetic acid was placed in the vaginal vault. White epithelial lesions were f...
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