Who Runs the World? GIRLS!!: CPT Coding for Obstetrical and Gynecological Procedures June 23, 2022 @ 12:00 pm eastern Please note: … [Read more...]
Coding for ultrasound guidance
Question: Can you do an article on coding ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures and point of care (POC) ultrasound coding and documentation … [Read more...]
Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet
CPT® does not make it easy to locate codes for destruction of lesion(s). These codes are found in multiple chapters throughout the CPT® book, and are … [Read more...]
Repair (closure) CPT® 12001–13160–2020 update
Laceration or wound repair codes are reported based on the type of repair (simple, intermediate, complex), the anatomic location, and the length … [Read more...]
Coding for destruction of malignant lesions
The primary factors in selecting a code for destruction of malignant lesions are: Size of lesion (not defect) Location Method is not a … [Read more...]
CPT® codes for fine needle aspiration
Fine needle aspiration biopsy Material is aspirated with a fine needle and the cells are examined cytologically Core needle biopsy is … [Read more...]
Codes for skin biopsies
CPT updated certain skin biopsy codes in 2019 The codes for excision of benign and malignant lesions did not change, and codes for shave biopsies … [Read more...]
Minor Procedures
These reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]
Can we bill for IUD removal and insertion on the same day?
Question: Can I bill 58301 for IUD removal and bill 58300 for IUD insertion on the same day, if the provider removes and then inserts another IUD? … [Read more...]
Selecting CPT® rules for excision of skin lesions
Many medical practices perform skin procedures. A patient may see a dermatologist, a family physician or a surgeon when the time comes to find out, … [Read more...]
Destruction of benign or pre-malignant lesions
Finding the right code for lesion destruction is not easy. The codes are distributed in the CPT® book in the integumentary, digestive, male genital … [Read more...]
Pessary Billing and Coding
Coding for Pessary Services Primary care practices, gynecology and urology practices often prescribe and provide pessaries. A pessary is used to … [Read more...]
Coding for Excision of Benign or Malignant Lesions
This article reviews codes and guidelines for excision of skin lesions. For additional information about minor procedures, see the additional … [Read more...]