Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is getting more important than ever and plays a key role in patient care as well as reimbursement for any specialty, including Orthopedics. Medical coding...
ICD-10 Codes to Document Pharyngitis – An Overview
Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx which is located at the back of the throat. Often referred to as sore throat, this condition causes discomfort, pain or scratchiness in the throat...
ICD-10 Codes to Document Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer, commonly found on the sun-exposed areas of the head and neck. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1,500 cases of MCC are...
Global Revenue Cycle Management Market to Grow at a CAGR of 12.1% by 2022
According to a report from Markets and Markets, the global revenue cycle management (RCM) market is predicted to reach USD 90.43 billion in 2022 from USD 45.59 billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of...
Improper Medical Billing Inflating Medicare Beneficiaries’ Out-of-Pocket Costs
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), more than 8.8 million Americans were signed up for 2017 coverage through HealthCare.gov as of January 14, 2017, up from 8.7 million on the...
How to Code Common Dermatological Skin Procedures
Reporting skin procedures is complex as the codes should be assigned based on the type of removal, the size and location of the lesion, the provider's intent, and pathologic results. Outsourcing the...
Challenges Facing Medical Practices in 2018 and How Outsourcing Can Help
Another year has dawned with renewed hope and expectations, but physicians continue to contemplate the many challenges facing them. From EHR data entry, quality measures, and changing reimbursement...
Crucial Points to Note about Using CPT Code 92242
As a medical coding company providing ophthalmology medical coding services, we are well aware that one of the most significant changes in 2017 was the introduction of CPT code 92242. 92242...
Psoriatic Arthritis Documentation Related ICD-10 Codes
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), an inflammatory form of arthritis. It can also occur in people without the skin...