by | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, CPT, Evaluation and Management, ICD-10-CM, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, Name That Code, Surgery - Musculoskeletal System
In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for multiple E/M services and appending modifier 25, using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes. Answer and rationale are provided.
Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for…In this coding exercise, you will learn about coding for multiple E/M services and appending modifier 25, using CPT and ICD-10-CM codes. Answer and rationale are provided. Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit...
by | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, CPT, Evaluation and Management, ICD-10-CM, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, Name That Code, Surgery - Musculoskeletal System
Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for her seronegative rheumatoid arthritis that is affecting multiple sites. There is no organ or systems involvement. The physician performed a detailed history and examination, and the medical…Question: A 51-year old female patient is seen for a follow-up visit for her seronegative rheumatoid arthritis that is affecting multiple sites. There is no organ or systems involvement. The physician performed a detailed history and examination, and the...
by | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog, ICD-10-CM, Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Name That Code
Question: A 16-year-old male who has been seeing his physician for anxiety and depression for a few years has become highly depressed and is refusing to get out of bed when he is not in school. His symptoms include crying,…Question: A 16-year-old male who has been seeing his physician for anxiety and depression for a few years has become highly depressed and is refusing to get out of bed when he is not in school. His symptoms include...
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissue that normally protects…What is Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissue that...
Having a strong grasp of medical terminology is not just for physicians and nurses. Medical coders and billers need to understand it…Scratching your head over Medical Terminology? Learn 3 reasons why medical coders need to know medical terminology. Having a strong grasp of medical terminology is not just for physicians and nurses. Medical coders and billers need to understand...
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