by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Sep 21, 2017 | Medical Billing (A), Resources
Health insurance companies reimburse clinical laboratories and hospital laboratories for microbiological, serological, chemical, hematological, biophysical, radiobioassay, cytological, immunohematological, immunological, pathological, or other examinations that...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Sep 7, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
Radiology practices and medical coding companies need to be ready to implement several radiology code changes and guidelines coming up in 2018. Announcing these anticipated changes, the American College of Radiology (ACR) notes that many of the new codes are outcome...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Aug 31, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
An article published in the American Journal of Hypertension earlier this year found a rising trend in hospitalization for hypertensive emergency with reduction in hospital mortality during the last decade. Patients with acute cardiorespiratory failure, chest pain,...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Aug 24, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
Safe and noninvasive, ultrasound is being increasingly used in various medical specialties. Ultrasound is considered the appropriate imaging service to diagnose musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, specifically shoulder pain and certain ankle and tendon pain. Medicare...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Aug 17, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
Changes in Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and new rules governing employer-sponsored and marketplace insurance plans have improved access to necessary health care for children and young adults over the years. Preventative care protects...