CPT Codes

Wondering about the accurate code for an automated dipstick urinalysis? Use CPT code 81003 confidently! Urinalysis is a common diagnostic tool and a routine procedure for pathologists. But coding it is a whole different ball game! It is not as simple as dipping the stick into freshly collected urine and sticking it in a reader.  […]

The major challenge that every physician faces while running a healthcare practice is medical billing. Why? Because medical billing requires CPT codes that describe the services healthcare providers perform. However, physicians often use the wrong CPT codes. Due to this confusion, payouts get delayed or claims are denied straightaway.  For this reason, we started our

Did you perform an extracapsular cataract extraction via ultrasonic waves and end the procedure with intraocular lens (IOL) insertion? Use CPT code 66984 to bill for the procedure! A cataract, the clouding of the natural lens, is a common age-related eye condition. In fact, it is so common that more than half of all people

Contact lens fittings can feel like performing precision surgery on the most delicate part of the human body. The same is true when it comes to their billing. Ever wondered why it is so hard to file claims for eyewear fittings and why ophthalmology practices face high denial rates? Well, the short answer is billing

Nearly 555,000 people in the United States are on dialysis, making dialysis billing key to a practice’s revenue success. However, dialysis billing is challenging to master, even for the most experienced billers. Why? Because often, situations arise where standard dialysis CPT codes cannot accurately describe the provided services. This makes fair reimbursement collection difficult because

Healthcare billing can be a real headache, especially when it comes to coding joint surgeries. Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgeries are particularly tricky to code correctly, despite being one of the most frequently performed major surgeries in the United States. Plus, their reimbursement rate is also very high. So, healthcare providers can’t afford to

Looking to report an intermediate joint aspiration or injection without ultrasound guidance? You can use CPT code 20605! Let’s be real; coding for joint aspiration or injections is quite complicated. With so many options, you cannot just pick a code and hope for the best.  For timely payments, you must understand the key difference between

In the field of orthopedic surgery, treatment often involves internal implants to ensure proper recovery. But what happens once those skeletal parts are perfectly aligned and healed? Their surgical removal becomes necessary. However, this procedure has its own set of billing and coding complexities.  For orthopedic practices performing these procedures, capturing every detail is critical

Billing for tendon sheath injections? You should apply the correct code to receive complete reimbursement on time. Injecting medicine is often the ideal treatment for reducing inflammation and pain. That’s why healthcare providers, including orthopedic surgeons, usually administer injections directly into the tendon sheath to address conditions like tenosynovitis.  CPT code 20550 covers this procedure.

Healthcare billing requires precision. That’s especially true for audiometric procedures. That’s because audiometric billing involves many details, rules, and billing restrictions. Even small mistakes while submitting claims can lead to denials.  A frequently used ENT billing code is CPT code 92567. In this guide, we will go through the code’s proper application, billing requirements, and