by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: May 18, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
There is growing concern over the global hepatitis epidemic. Viral hepatitis is diagnosed by the patient’s symptoms, physical exam and blood tests. Imaging studies such as a sonogram or CAT scan and a liver biopsy may also be used. Most physicians partner with...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: May 11, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
Providers of laboratory and pathology services such as offices or free-standing facilities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities are impacted by several CPT code changes in 2017. Coding teams in reliable...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: May 4, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
Billing and coding cardiologic procedures can be extremely complex. In 2017, cardiology practices and the medical coding companies that serve them have to deal with Medicare program updates as well as several CPT code changes from angioplasty to coronary IVUS. Here...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 27, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
One of the most challenging areas for coders in medical coding and billing companies is obstetrics and gynecology medical billing and coding. Effective October 1, 2016, the guideline for “Prenatal outpatient visits for high-risk patients” has been replaced with the...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 13, 2017 | Industry News, Resources
With in-depth and updated knowledge of payer rules and accurate assignment of CPT codes, modifiers, and diagnoses codes, medical billing and coding companies ensure clean submission of general surgery claims for correct payment. Laparoscopic-assisted colorectal...