The term episiotomy is what type of procedure?
A 72-year-old patient is undergoing a corneal transplant. An…
A 72-year-old patient is undergoing a corneal transplant. An anesthesiologist is personally performing monitored anesthesia care and lists the physical status as P2. What CPT® coding and modifier(s) are reported for anesthesia?
A pregnant patient presents to labor and delivery with the b…
A pregnant patient presents to labor and delivery with the baby in a breech presentation. During the delivery the doctor attempts to turn the baby (version of the breech presentation) while it is still in the uterus. The baby turns but then immediately resumes his previous breech position. Can this service (the version of the breech) be billed? If so, what is the code?
Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in…
Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in ICD-10-CM?
A 45-year-old woman suffers with chronic migraines that have…
A 45-year-old woman suffers with chronic migraines that have been unresponsive to traditional medication. She is referred to have acupuncture as an alternative treatment method. During the first session, the provider uses five needle insertions without electrical stimulation in an attempt to alleviate the patient’s migraine symptoms. The session lasts for 15 minutes. What CPT® code is reported?
A 49-year-old patient had several episodes of esophageal ref…
A 49-year-old patient had several episodes of esophageal reflux and underwent a gastroesophageal reflux test to measure the pH balance (a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity). The test was performed with a mucosal attached capsule. The provider provided an interpretation and report. The provider stated the diagnosis as gastroesophageal reflux. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
According to the ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is bilateral glau…
According to the ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is bilateral glaucoma of the same type and stage reported?
A 52-year-old female is sent to radiology for a lymphangiogr…
A 52-year-old female is sent to radiology for a lymphangiography of both arms. The patient has swelling in both arms which is suspected to be lymphangitis. She also has a history of breast cancer having had a double mastectomy 5 years ago. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an abnormal cervical pap…
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an abnormal cervical pap smear?
What is the definition of medical coding?
What is the definition of medical coding?