Dialysis circuit coding contains a multitude of codes, each with its own nuances and rationale. CPT® gives options for code choices that are built upon a hierarchy, from procedures performed within the dialysis circuit through access directly into the circuit.
Upper extremity coding for computed tomography carries serval distinct codes worth noting. Coding for this scenario requires some basic understanding of the nuances and rationale
At one time, several codes detailed “abscess” for catheter-assisted drainage. However, the AMA has since eliminated these codes. So, what has happened with these codes
MedLearn Publishing IR resources help coders “connect the dots” between clinical practice and correct code assignments, according to industry experts.
Knowing the basics of radiology and interventional radiology are imperative for successful coding and building a robust knowledge foundation. Among the key coding knowledge topics
As discussed last month, chronic pain is a significant health issue in the United States with more than one in five adults having experienced chronic
In many instances, physicians are ordering a CT to rule out a pulmonary embolism. Shouldn’t these be performed as CTA exams if they are checking the vessels?
Interventional radiology is an area ripe with opportunities for coding errors, with as much as 30 percent being coded inaccurately according to experts. Chronic pain
Is embolization for pelvic congestion considered one or two surgical fields? Also, how do I code for the diagnostic venograms that are performed during pelvic/ gonadal venography?
Non-selective and selective venous catheter device placement is a key area to master. First, remember that all procedural coding defining catheter placement, whether selective or
How do you know when it is appropriate to report code 36218 for additional 2nd or 3rd order vessels selectively catheterized?
The very first MedLearn product — and still our best-seller after more than 30 years — is Interventional Radiology Coder. Over the course of three
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