For CPT codes 45383-45385, only one code should be assigned even if multiple lesions or polyps are treated with the same technique. Example: The gastroenterologist used hot biopsy forceps technique to ...

How can the physician keep up with coding? Start by making sure you have a copy of the current ICD-CM and CPT books. In these volumes, you'll find the official coding language that is ...

To Avoid Fraud, Revenue Loss Coders Must Follow CPT Guidelines Coders must follow certain coding rules in addition to supplying the correct current procedural terminology code for the procedure, ...

Per the CPT guidelines, coders should report the code closest to the actual time (i.e., 16-37 minutes for 90832 and 90833, 38-52 minutes for 90834 and 90836, and 53 or more minutes for 90837 and ...

New Codes The 2020 CPT update includes six new codes for reporting online digital evaluation services, or e-visits, the AMA said. These codes cover patient-initiated digital communications with a ...

Often, a physician will decide to perform a subchondroplasty during arthroscopic joint surgery to treat subchondral bone defects (microfractures).