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Key Plastic Surgery Coding Changes for 2020
In 2020, there are 394 CPT code changes, including 248 new codes, 71 deletions, and 75 revisions. Plastic surgery is one of the specialties that has new codes effective January 1, 2020. There are...
Documenting Pericarditis – A Common Inflammatory Heart Condition
A common inflammatory condition of the heart, Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium - a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds your heart. The swelling can lead to sharp pain as the...
Documenting Meniscectomy Procedure – Know the Medical Codes [Infographic]
A torn meniscus, an injury that occurs when you kneel, squat, or lift something heavy, is quite common among athletes and active individuals. Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a...
ICD-10 Codes to Document Pneumothorax – A Common Lung Condition
Pneumothorax is a condition which occurs when air leaks into the space between your lungs and the chest wall - called the pleural space. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lungs, so it cannot...
Reporting Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Screening Guidelines and Related Medical Codes
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) refers to the stretching and blood-filled bulging in a part of the aorta that runs through your abdomen. The aorta runs from your heart through the center of your...
Documenting and Coding Vaginal Prolapse – Symptoms and Treatment Options
Vaginal prolapse is a condition which occurs when the network of muscles that support the organs in a woman’s pelvis gets weakened or fall out of their normal positions. This weakening allows the...
Documenting and Coding Chondromalacia Patellae – A Common Knee Pain Condition
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), refers to the progressive erosion of the articular cartilage of the knee joint. The condition occurs when the cartilage on the under surface of the patella (kneecap)...
Documenting and Coding for Allergic Rhinitis – A Common Allergy Condition
Allergic rhinitis, often called “hay fever”, is one of the most prevalent allergy conditions, affecting about 8% of the U.S population and an estimated 10-30% of people worldwide. The most common...
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