by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Feb 8, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
The flu season is in full swing in the U.S. and the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, flu activity is continuing to increase. According to Vox, physicians’ offices and clinics are “bursting at the seams” because of flu....
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Feb 1, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
Diagnosing respiratory conditions can be complex. When it comes to reporting diagnoses, physicians can always rely on experienced medical coding companies. With extensive knowledge of the anatomy of the respiratory system, related coding guidelines, and the latest...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Jan 25, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
A coronary angiogram or angiography is a common procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart’s blood vessels such as an artery or vein. This test is performed to see if there is any restriction or abnormality in blood flow going to the heart. Typically,...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Jan 18, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
With 363 new codes, 142 deletions, and 226 code revisions made to the ICD-10 code set this FY, diagnostic coding has become even more challenging. As medical coding service providers know, knowing how to use combination codes is a key aspect in reducing the complexity...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Jan 11, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the federal agency responsible for the use of the ICD-10 in the United States, recently released an updated version of the ICD-10-CM, the HIPAA-adopted code set for medical diagnoses used by medical providers,...