CPT Codes

Want to report gastrointestinal (GI) anesthesia accurately? We have just the code for you! Most non-surgical procedures usually don’t require anesthesia. However, doctors sedate patients for some screening tests like colonoscopy to reduce their discomfort. While some procedural codes cover anesthesia, GI colonoscopy is unfortunately not one of them. So, how can you report a […]

Radiation therapy planning is a vital tool that oncologists use to ensure the success and safety of radiation treatment. It gives them maximum tumor control with precise targeting and optimal dose delivery. Besides, it helps reduce the potential side effects of radiation and protects healthy tissues. What’s more! Radiation planning enables oncologists to tailor treatment

Planned for radiation therapy dosage but unsure about the appropriate code? Look no further, as today we will be discussing CPT code 77300. Did you know that approximately 1.7 million people in the United States get diagnosed with cancer each year? But, out of them, only 650,000 individuals receive radiotherapy. Radiation therapy is the most

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition encountered in gastroenterology (GI) practices. While diagnosing GERD may be straightforward, accurately coding diagnostic procedures like esophageal motility studies can be more complex. This guide will discuss everything you need to know about one such procedural code used to report GERD diagnosis, i.e., the CPT code 91035.

Gastroenterology’s various procedures, from simple office visits to complex endoscopic procedures, complicate its billing. Besides, a gastroenterologist has to deal with multiple anatomical locations since the gastrointestinal tract encompasses various organs, each with its own code set, complications, modifier usage, and billing requirements. Therefore, the billing specialists at MediBillMD decided to decode commonly used gastroenterology

Are you confused between different coding options for capsule endoscopy? Let’s talk about CPT code 91110, one of the popular gastrointestinal imaging codes. As a gastroenterologist or a gastroenterology professional, you might have come across this code before and may have even used it multiple times. But do you know its specifics? CPT code 91110

We understand that gastroenterology billing can be overwhelming due to complex coding, varying billing requirements, and changing regulations. Thus, we decided to cover the most commonly used gastroenterology CPT codes in individual guides to ensure we cover every aspect of each procedural code.  In this guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about

How accurately do you capture the severity of upper GI conditions and use the associated codes? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder in the US, affecting around 20% of the population. Therefore, the increasing demand for gastroenterologists is understandable. But, with their busy schedules, most doctors find it difficult to manage accurate

Ultrasound is an invaluable imaging tool, providing diagnosis and treatment guidance in various medical specialties. The procedure is considered safe during pregnancy as it does not expose the body to radiation. It offers real-time imaging and dynamic views of structures or organs in motion. Besides, it is painless, and patients experience minimal discomfort. This guide

Getting denials for breath testing? You might not be meeting its coding requirements. It is not easy to file multiple claims each day, especially when handling high volumes of patients and clinical emergencies. A simple coding mistake, such as an inappropriate procedure code, can trigger investigations by insurance companies. Coding requires attention, but sometimes, people