OSI wishes everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving day 2022! Thanksgiving is a wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. However, it is also a day...
Changes in Emergency Department E/M Coding in 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical...
How to Bill and Code Chemotherapy Procedures Using CPT Codes
Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure...
Medical Coding for Encephalitis – Reporting Signs and Symptoms
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when...
What are the Billing Codes in Speech Therapy?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as "Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills". According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing...
ICD-10 Codes for Halloween Injuries & Tips to Prevent These Injuries
So, Halloween is here. Kids as well as elders are now eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting nights of the year. Halloween celebrations include dressing-up as their favorite character, going...
What are the E/M Coding Changes Coming in 2023?
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes that will go into effect January 1, 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services...
Medical Billing and Coding for Bone Mass Measurements
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone loss, weakens the bones, and makes them prone to fractures. In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis....
Insurance Verification and Authorization in Pain Management
Chronic pain is a public health crisis in the United States, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Studies estimate that 50 million adults in the country live with chronic pain, causing $80...