CPT Code 21920: Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank
CPT code 21920: Definition and clinical description CPT code 21920 describes a biopsy of soft tissue of the back or flank; superficial. The American Medical Association (AMA) maintains the CPT code set and places it in the Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank subsection. That subsection sits in the Musculoskeletal System chapter and spans […]
CPT Code 20937: Autograft for spine surgery billing guide
CPT Code 20937 is a modifier 51-exempt add-on for morselized autograft taken through a separate incision, billed with a primary fusion code.
ICD-10 code S53.116D: Anterior ulnohumeral dislocation
Field Details Code S53.116D Full description Anterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter Billable/Specific Yes, valid for claim submission FY2026 validity October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 ICD-10-CM category S53: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow 7th character D, subsequent encounter during the healing phase MS-DRG (v43.0) 562 (with MCC) […]
Hip range of motion test
Download your free hip range of motion test A standardized assessment form covering all six movement planes, with bilateral recording fields, goniometer entries, end feel notation, and room for interpretation. Print it or fill it in on screen at the treatment table. Download template A hip range of motion test measures how far the hip […]
HydraFacial aftercare
Download your free HydraFacial aftercare instructions A comprehensive aftercare template for HydraFacial treatments, covering immediate post-treatment care, product recommendations, avoidance guidelines, and recovery timelines for aesthetic clinics and med spas. Download template HydraFacial is a non-invasive aesthetic treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses skin with serums in a single session. Proper hydrafacial aftercare […]
Two-point discrimination test: Normal values and technique
A normal fingertip reads 2-5 mm, while the forearm needs 30-40 mm. Read more on test technique, normal values by body region, and how to grade a result.
ICD-10 code S62.163P: Displaced pisiform fracture, malunion
Code details and validity for FY2026 Before submitting a claim with S62.163P, billing staff should confirm the attributes in the table below. Each one affects whether the claim passes payer edits cleanly. Staff at HIPAA-compliant medical offices should recheck fiscal year validity every fall, since CMS updates the ICD-10-CM tabular list each October. Attribute Value […]
Osteomyelitis nursing care plan
Download your free osteomyelitis nursing care plan A printable one-page form with fields for patient information, allergies, medical history, physical examination, and diagnosis. Planning covers goals, interventions, evaluation, and patient education. Download template Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that needs structured nursing care from admission onward. A written care plan keeps the team aligned across […]
Scaphoid fracture test: How to perform and read each result
A wrist that still aches a month after a fall is often a scaphoid fracture nobody caught. The bone hides well. On day one it can pass for a simple sprain. Initial X-rays have a sensitivity of 86%, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. That puts the diagnosis in your hands rather than […]
Massage intake form: What to include and how to use it
Download your free massage intake form Covers client details, health history, medications, and contraindications, plus a body diagram for marking areas of concern. It also carries pressure preference and an informed consent declaration with signature fields. Download template Most massage therapists start on paper. It is familiar and cheap, but paper gets lost, gets misread, […]