Apr 14, 2021 | Medical billing basics
Ritalin• The first ADHD medication used since 1950s* Comes in 3 preparations• Immediate release [IR] (lasting ~2-4 hours)• Sustained release [SR] (~4-6 hours, seldom used)• Long acting [LA] (~8 hours)* Advantage of Ritalin LA versus Concerta is this may be...
Mar 26, 2021 | Medical billing basics
Code1 Code Description 44360 Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) $663.06 44361 Small...
Mar 20, 2021 | Medical billing basics
What is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?It is an endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum.CPT© codes in this series (43235- 43259) identify services performed during an...
Feb 9, 2021 | Medical billing basics
Modifier code and DescriptionModifier 33 – Preventive Services: Preventive Services: When the primary purpose of the service is the delivery of an evidence based service in accordance with a US Preventive Services Task Force A or B rating in effect and...
Dec 4, 2020 | Medical billing basics
Procedure code and Description S5100 Day care services, adult; per 15 minutesS5110 Home care training, family; per 15 minutesS5102 Day care services, adult; per diemS5105 Day care services, center-based; services not included in program...
Oct 21, 2020 | Medical billing basics
CPT code and Description99411 Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to individuals in a group setting (separate procedure); approximately 30 minutes N Y Category 299412 Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk...
