Evaluation and management (E/M) services refer to visits and consultation. E/M CPT codes is a category of billing for physician that provide a way to classify the extent of a physician’s work, focuses on understanding the patient’s problems and analyse and report those physician services. CPT Codes For Non-Face-to-Face Evaluation and Management Services (CPT 99091…
Vascular studies include patient care required to perform the studies, supervision of the studies and interpretation of study results with copies for patient records of hard copy output with analysis of all data, including bi-directional vascular flow or imaging when provided. Noninvasive vascular procedures will not be covered when performed based on internal protocols of…
Modifier – as the name implies a modifier will modify a service / procedure or an item under certain circumstances for appropriate reimbursement. Modifiers may add information or change the description according to the physician documentation to give more specificity for the service or procedure rendered. Appending of an appropriate modifier will effectively respond to…
The clinical examples that are provided here are limited to Office or Other Outpatient Services, Hospital Inpatient Services, Consultation, Emergency and Critical Care services. These clinical examples do not encompass the entire scope of medical practice. Inclusion or exclusion of any particular specialty group does not infer any judgment of importance or lack thereof; nor…
CPC sample question # 1 CPT 26123, CPT 26125, ICD-9-CM 728.6 CPT 26123 is used for reporting the Fasciectomy, with release of 1 single digit and CPT 26125 is for the additional dight. Diagnosis code 728.6 is used to report the Dupuytren’s contraction CPC sample question # 2 CPT 33208, ICD-9-CM 426.12 CPT 33208 is…
Your shoes and your lifestyle influence your feet in different ways. However, there are a number of other conditions associated with curled toes. It is important to identify your symptoms in order for a doctor to diagnose any possible conditions more accurately. In this article we discuss possible causes, diagnosis and treatment of curled toes….
There are several possible causes of Sickled Feet, also known as ‘Ballet dancer feet’. The structure of the bones in the feet and their characteristics as well as the mechanics can be inherited. There are also other external factors that can contribute to Sickled Feet. Some of them might surprise you. Sickled Feet Causes One…
Dead Arm Syndrome is characterized by sudden, sharp, paralyzing pain when the shoulder moves from a position of maximum external rotation or elevation and is exposed to a direct impact. The patient is no longer able to perform throwing movements at controlled speed, and they reach injury pain and numbness. The syndrome is associated with…
The carotid canal is a passage between the temporal bones of the skull through which the inner carotid artery enters the central cranial fossa of the neck. It is a passage through the temporal bone that transfers the inner carotid artery to the sympathetic plexus. Carotid Canal Structure Its lower opening is called the carotid…
An itchy throat and ears can be caused by a number of different things. In most cases, it is a mild cold or allergy that should not be a cause for concern. In this case, you can manage or get rid of an itchy throat and ears by using over the counter medications such as…
Banophen is a brand name for Diphenhydramine. Banophen is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of allergies, hay fever and colds. It can relieve allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, watery eyes, itching in eyes, nose or throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing. Banophen is also used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and…
A bulbous nose is a common nasal complaint in which the tip of the nose is round or enlarged. Rhinoplasty can refine the tip of the nose to create greater harmony with the face and improve your overall appearance. Your nose should not steal the attention of people who see you. Contrary to urban legends,…
This article discusses the cosmetic surgical procedure for butt implants. Buttock implants have a primary goal: to improve the shape and volume of the buttocks. There are a few different approaches to achieve this goal, depending on the needs of the patient. Read on to find out more if you are considering butt implants. History…
Fat transfer (also called fat transplant, fat injection, fat grafting and lipofilling) is a procedure in which personal fat is used to fill in irregularities and grooves in other parts of your body. People most commonly have fat extracted from their inner thigh. It is an established technique that was perfected in the early 1990s…
Hyperlordosis is the medical term for an arched back. This happens when the lower back is curved too much, resulting in pain due to a herniated disc or other spinal injury. Hyperlordosis is a long-term result of poor posture, obesity, spinal conditions and lack of exercise. What Causes Hyperlordosis (Arched Back)? When the spine arches,…
