CMS planned to conduct ICD-10 testing during the week of July 21 through 25, 2014, to give a sample group of providers the opportunity to participate in end-to-end testing with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) contractor. The July testing has been canceled due to the ICD-10 implementation delay. Additional opportunities for end-to-end testing will be available in 2015.
CPT 0133U describes a targeted mRNA sequence analysis panel for hereditary prostate cancer-related disorders. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0133U? CPT 0133U can be used to describe a targeted mRNA sequence analysis panel for hereditary…
CDC has created 313 newly added codes, 23 deleted codes and 45 revised codes that would be effective from the date of service October 1 2009. Some interesting changes in the new ICD – 9 – CM includes A new ICD for H1N1 Flu (ICD 488.1) has been added in response to the recent Flu…
CPT 92998 describes the percutaneous transluminal pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty procedure performed on each additional vessel of the pulmonary artery. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 92998? CPT 92998 can be used…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on the gastrointestinal system. CPT Code 78201 CPT 78201 describes static imaging of the liver only. CPT Code 78202 CPT 78202 describes liver imaging with the vascular flow. CPT Code 78215 CPT 78215 describes static imaging of the liver and spleen. CPT…
CPT 98981 describes the treatment management services for remote therapeutic monitoring provided by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 98981? CPT 98981 can be used to report…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for pediatric critical care patient transport services. CPT Code 99466 CPT 99466 describes critical care face-to-face services during an interfacility transport of a critically ill or critically injured pediatric patient 24 months of age or younger for the first 30-74 minutes of hands-on care during transport. CPT…
