Introduction to ICD-10-PCS Coding for Beginners Part I

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Contempo Coding on Instagram: "I’m walking you through how to correctly code an 80 mg dosage of Depo-Medrol using the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II book! Since many drugs are listed by their generic names, the first step is to know that the generic name for Depo-Medrol is methylprednisolone acetate. We find this generic name in the Table of Drugs and Biologicals and confirm that the correct code is J1040, which is billed per 1 mg. To calculate the final units for the

Contempo Coding on Instagram: "I get this question a lot: "Can I bring a magnifying glass to the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam?" The short answer is no. The testing center is very strict about what you are and are not allowed to bring. A magnifying glass is not on the list of allowed items. However, if you are concerned about seeing the text in your books or on the screen, you can bring glasses. My tip is to get a cheap pair of magnifying readers since you are allowed to bring your gla