Mental health issues are widespread and patients need access to proper care. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one-in-four individuals experiences a mental illness each...
Medical Coding for Myasthenia Gravis – A Common Neuro Muscular Disorder
A common neuromuscular disorder, Myasthenia gravis (MG) causes weakness in the skeletal muscles - the muscles the body uses for movement. The condition occurs when the normal communication between...
Urology Medical Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A common urology condition among older men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes enlargement of the prostate gland. The enlargement of the prostate gland and its surrounding tissues causes...
Orthopedic Coding for Scoliosis – A Chronic Spine Condition
A chronic spine condition, scoliosis refers to abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The condition can affect any part of the spine, but the most common regions are the chest area in the thoracic...
ICD-10 Coding for Pemphigus, an Autoimmune Disease
Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases that causes blisters and sores on the skin and inside the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. These lesions that form quickly may last for...
Medical Coding for Acne – A Common Skin Condition
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, affecting about 50 million Americans annually. Breakouts appear in the form of pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, or painful...
Medical Billing Codes to Bill for Umbilical Hernia Repair
Umbilical hernias are common and occur in 10 to 20 percent of all children in the US. It is a medical condition that occurs at the umbilicus when a loop of the intestine pushes through the umbilical...
What Are the Key Medical Coding Terms and Vocabulary to Know?
On-time reimbursement from insurers for any medical specialties mainly requires the services of skilled medical coders and billing specialists. They must be knowledgeable in the medical coding...
What Are the Common RCM Mistakes to Avoid?
Healthcare policies and reforms are ever-changing, so it is important to keep up with this changing landscape with effective RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) strategies. Medical practices need to...