by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 22, 2015 | Articles, Resources
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has made a significant change in the reporting of modifier -59, which will have considerable impact on medical coding in 2015. A new set of specific HCPCS modifiers has been introduced to selectively identify subsets of...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 14, 2015 | Articles, Resources
The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health discussed the ICD-10 coding system implementation date, October 1, 2015 with the representatives of the healthcare industry during a hearing held on February 11, 2015. One of the major facts raised was that implementing...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 7, 2015 | Articles, Resources
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism at the beginning of this year points out that an increasing number of older and middle-aged men in the United States are being tested for low testosterone levels and being prescribed...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Apr 2, 2015 | Articles, Resources
With the latest deferment of ICD-10 codes implementation to October 1, 2015, healthcare facilities and systems have additional time for the adoption of the new system. There must be a good strategy to retain and encourage the coders, as money has been invested for the...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Mar 20, 2015 | Case Studies
Overview OSI offers comprehensive insurance verification services for all types of healthcare entities including physical therapy, chiropractic and orthotic centers. Our client, Chiro One Wellness Centers based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, approached us in 2012. They run...