Nasm CPT is a ten week entry level course for health professional. The aim of this course is to demonstrate competence. What Is NASM CPT? NASM CPT is an entry-level health and fitness credential for professionals who want to demonstrate competence to their stakeholders (such as future employers or consumers). The NASM CPT program oversees…
Underneath a list with examples of CPT codes and CPT modifier examples. CPT Examples What CPT code should you report for a transluminal peripheral atherectomy, percutaneous; femoral-popliteal? a. CPT 35490b. CPT 35491c. CPT 35492d. CPT 35493 Answer: CPT 35493 Which CPT code should you report for a central motor evoked potential study (transcranial motor stimulation);…
Panniculus is a layer of tissue. The term panniculus is often used in reference to the abdominal panniculus adiposus, a layer of fatty tissue present in the lower abdominal region. In severe cases, the panniculus can appear suspended and reach the height of the knee or lower back. An abdominal panniculus can also occur in…
A Scaphoid Abdomen is a ‘sunken’ abdomen with a convex structure. The abdominal region of the body is an indicator of the general disease and health of the body. By inspecting the abdomen, the doctor receives information about the disease, the symptoms of the disease and the possibility of its cure. The outer abdomen is…
The Obturator Foramen is a large, egg-shaped opening located at the front of the pelvis. It is formed out of the ischium and pubis bone allowing blood vessels and nerves to go through. Obturator Foramen Definition It is covered by a thin fibrous membrane called obturator membrane, which covers the inner and outer surfaces of…
Hyponychium is the skin-free edge of the nails. It is located at the distal end of the nail bed, just below the fingertips. As a barrier against germs and dirt, it prevents external substances from entering the nail. The skin in this region also contains white blood cells that help prevent infections. Overgrown Hyponychium Some…
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…
The word ‘antebrachial’ is the anatomical word for ‘inner forearm’. The medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve provides the sensory innervation of the medial forearm skin, which is superimposed by the olecranon. Together with the posterior and lateral antebrachials, the cutaneous nerves, it is responsible for the sensation of the skin of the forearm. Function And Structure…
AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings and held by more than 60,000 coding professionals. CPC’s are critical to compliant and profitable medical practices and typically earn 20% more than non-certified coders. The CPC increases your chances of being hired and retained in a competitive…
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (CPT TAVR – also known as TAVI or transcatheter aortic valve implantation) is a new technology for use in treating aortic stenosis. A bioprosthetic valve is inserted percutaneously using a catheter and implanted in the orifice of the native aortic valve. CMS issued a Medicare National Coverage…
