Monday, August 27, 2012

HIP Replacement Bearing Surface Vol.3 Codes




Vol.3 Hip Replacement Bearing Surface Codes:

To the best of our knowledge, there is no centralized resource that does exactly what you request.  As an attempt to remedy this situation, we have a compiled a list below of the most commonly used manufacturers and their bearing surface products matching them to the materials described in the new ICD-9 CM procedure codes:


00.74  Hip replacement bearing surface, metal on polyethylene

Biomet (biomet.com)

       Endo II cobalt chrome femoral head
       Modular cobalt chrome femoral head
       Offset cobalt chrome femoral head
       ArCom polyethylene liners
       ArComXL highly cross-linked polyethylene liners

DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. (depuy.com)

       Articuleze cobalt chrome femoral heads
       Enduron polyethylene liners
       Marathon cross-linked polyethylene liners

Hayes Medical (hayesmed.com)

       Cobalt chrome femoral heads
       Millennium cross-linked polyethylene liners

Plus Orthopedics (plusortho.com)

       Cobalt chromium femoral heads

Smith & Nephew (smith-nephew.com)

       Cobalt chrome femoral heads
       Reflection polyethylene liners 
       Reflection XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene liners)

Stryker Corporation (stryker.com)

       C-Taper cobalt chrome femoral heads
       LFIT (Low Friction Ion Treatment) cobalt chromium femoral heads
       V40 Vitallium femoral heads
       Crossfire XLPE (highly cross-linked polyethylene liners)
       Trident constrained polyethylene inserts
       Trident Eccentric polyethylene inserts
       X3 polyethylene liners

Zimmer (zimmer.com)

       Continuum superpolished 12/14 femoral heads
       6 degree taper cobalt chrome femoral heads
       Versys 12/14 cobalt chrome femoral heads
       Durasul polyethylene liners
       Epsilon Durasul constrained polyethylene inserts
       Longevity highly cross-linked polyethylene liners


00.75  Hip replacement bearing surface, metal-on-metal

Biomet (biomet.com)

       M2a – Magnum System
       M2a- Taper System

DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. (depuy.com)

       Ultamet Metal-on-Metal Articulation

Encore Medical (encoremed.com)

       Encore Large Metal/Metal

Wright Medical Technology (wmt.com)

       Conserve Total Hip System with BFH Technology
       Transcend Metal-on-Metal Articulation System

Zimmer (zimmer.com)

       Metasul Metal-on-Metal



00.76  Hip replacement bearing surface, ceramic-on-ceramic

CeramTec (ceramtec.com)

       Biolox delta ceramic femoral heads
       Biolox  forte ceramic femoral heads
       Biolox delta ceramic cup inserts
       Biolox forte ceramic cup inserts

Depuy Orthopedics, Inc. (depuy.com)

       Duraloc Option Ceramic Hip System (using CeramTec components)

Encore Medical (encoremed.com)

       Keramos Acetabular System (using alumina ceramic heads and liners)

Hayes Medical (hayesmed.com)

       Zirconia and alumina ceramic heads

Smith & Nephew (smith-nephew.com)

       Reflection Ceramic Acetabular System

Stryker (stryker.com)

       C-Taper alumina ceramic femoral heads
       V40 alumina ceramic femoral heads
       Trident Ceramic Acetabular System

Wright Medical Technology (wmt.com)

       Lineage alumina ceramic heads
       Lineage ceramic liners
       Transcend Ceramic Hip Articulation System
  

Effective October 1, 2006, code 00.77 has been added to capture ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing surface. The same brand name ceramic heads listed under 00.76 and the same brand name polyethylene liners listed under 00.74 would apply to this new code.  Smith & Nephew has developed a new hybrid femoral head component made of oxinium, a zirconium metal alloy base treated with oxygen to create a ceramic bearing surface of zirconium oxide.  The oxinium femoral head can be combined with the company's Reflection XLPE to provide another example of a ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing surface.


Coders should bear in mind that the above list is not intended to be exhaustive, but merely to serve as a general reference describing what bearing surfaces are currently available.  In addition to the manufacturers’ websites mentioned above, coders should regularly consult activejoints.com, a site that keeps track of the latest orthopedic components to receive FDA approval or to be involved in ongoing clinical trials.  Totaljoints.info is another valuable website featuring helpful discussions of joint replacement components and the relative benefits and drawbacks of each of the materials currently in use. 

Friday, August 24, 2012

Self Introduction in Coding Interview



Introduce myself: (Introduction yourself in Medical Coding Interview)


Good Morning Sir/Madam, My name is _______(Your Name), I have born and bought up in ________(Name of City/Town/Village).


I have completed my Master’s in _________(Name of PG Course) from ________(Name of College) College of Arts and Science, _______(Name of Village/Town/City), completed my Graduation in _______, ______, _________(Name of Subjects) from _____(Name of University) University, ______(Name of Village/Town/City), and intermediate/10+2 from ______(Name of College) College and Matriculation from ______(Name of School) School.  Currently I am pursuing _________(If you are pursuing any other course) from ______(Name of Institute/University), _______(City/Town Name).


I am good thinker and quick learner, I am an Optimistic person, and flexible to work in any shift.  I have an ability to complete the assignment in the given interval of time.  I can work for longer hours without any break.


I like playing chess, cricket, and listening to the music (Add your interests here)


If you are experienced Coder, Add the following to your introduction


I have total X years (Mention your number of years) of work experience in Medical Coding. I have worked for ________(Name of Organization) from _____(Month) 20XX to _____(Month) 20YY as a junior Medical Coder.  Here I have worked in ______(Type of speciality) Coding.  After that I was joined in ________(Name of Organization) here I have worked in so many specialties like _________(Mention your Specialties’ here) from _____(Month) 20XX to ______(Month) 20YY as a Medical Coding Associate. 


            Right now i am working with _________(Name of Organization) since _______(Month) 20YY as a Senior Medical Coding Associate (Mention your designation, If it is different).  Here I am working in _________(Mention your coding speciality) coding.


I am Certified Coder from AHIMA and AAPC. I have both Credentials CPC and CCS (Mention your Credentials, If those are different)


And coming to my personal details my Father is a _______(Mention your father occupation) and mother is Home Maker. I have only one brother/sister and he is working with _______(Name of Organization, If He/She is working)  in _______(Name of City/Town/Village)


“This is  just sample format”

Monday, August 20, 2012

QUIZ on Abbreviations



QUIZ on Abbreviations:

1)     What is the abbreviation for "History?"
A.    Hx
B.     Hstry
C.     Hy
D.    Hxy

2)     What is the abbreviation for "Biopsy?"
A.    Bio
B.     Bpy
C.     Bx
D.    BOP   
         
3)     What is the abbreviation for "As needed?"
A.    Andd
B.     P.r.n
C.     A.n.
D.    As-ndd

4)     What is the abbreviation for "Congestive Cardiac Failure?"
A.    CCF
B.     CF
C.     CJV/cf
D.    C-CF

5)     What is the abbreviation for "Heart Rate?"
A.    H/R
B.     H-r
C.     Hr
D.    HR

6)     What is the abbreviation for "By Mouth?"
A.    B.m
B.     Per/m.
C.     P.o.
D.    BM

7)     What is the abbreviation for "Therapy?"
A.    Tx
B.     Txy
C.     Thy
D.    Tpy

8)     What is the abbreviation for "On Examination?"
A.    OnEx
B.     O/E
C.     OEX
D.    OEXn

9)     What is the abbreviation for "Tonsils & Adenoids?"
A.    TA
B.     T/A
C.     T&Ads
D.    T&A

10)What is the abbreviation for "Mitral Regurgitation?"
A.    MR
B.     MitReg
C.     M-R
D.    Mitral/R

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Coding Certifications (CREDENTIALS)



Types of Medical Coding Certifications (CREDENTIALS)

AHIMA: (American Health Information and Management Association)

RHIA                   -           Registered Health Information Administrator

RHIT                   -           Registered Health Information Technician

CCA                     -           Certified Coding Associate

CCS-P                  -           Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based

CCS                      -           Certified Coding Specialist – Hospital (Facility) Based

CHDA                  -           Certified Health Data Analyst

CHPS                   -           Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security

CDIP                    -           Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner

Website: www.ahima.org

AAPC: (American Academy of Professional Coders)

CPC          -           Certified Professional Coder – Physician Based

CPC-H     -           Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (Facility) Based

CPC-P      -           Certified Professional Coder – Payer

CIRCC    -           Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder

CPMA      -           Certified Professional Medical Auditor

CPCO      -           Certified Professional Compliance Officer

CPPM      -           Certified Physician Practice Manager

Specialty Exams offered by AAPC

Ambulatory Surgical Center – CASCC

Anesthesia and Pain Management – CANPC

Cardiology – CCC

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – CCVTC

Chiropractic – CCPC

Dermatology – CPCD

Emergency Department - CEDC

Evaluation and Management – CEMC

Family Practice – CFPC

Gastroenterology – CGIC

General Surgery – CGSC

Hematology and Oncology – CHONC

Internal Medicine – CIMC

Obstetrics Gynecology – COBGC

Orthopaedic Surgery – COSC

Otolaryngology – CENTC

Pediatrics – CPEDC

Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery – CPRC

Rheumatology – CRHC

Surgical Foot & Ankle – CSFAC

Urology – CUC

Website: www.aapc.com


ARHCP: Association of Registered Health Care Professionals

RMC                    -           Registered Medical Coder

RMM                   -           Registered Medical Manager

RMA                    -           Registered Medical Auditor


Website: www.arhcp.com

PMI : Practice Management Institute

CMC                    -           Certified Medical Coder

CMIS                   -           Certified Medical Insurance Specialist

CMOM               -           Certified Medical Office Manager

CMCO                -           Certified Medical Compliance Officer

Website: www.pmimd.com

NAHQ : National Association for Healthcare Quality

CPHQ      -           Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Website: www.nahq.org