The U.S. is now experiencing a severe flu season and CDC officials reported 51.4 hospitalizations due to influenza per 100,000 people in the week ending January 27. Accurate documentation is...
Medical Coding Service: List of Key Changes in Spinal Procedure Coding in 2017
Every year on January 1, the CPT is updated with new, revised and deleted codes. Medical billing and coding companies must be up to date with these changes, so that they can assist physician...
Documentation and Medical Coding for Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Referred to as spinal arthrodesis, lumbar spinal fusion surgery aims at restricting spinal motion to relieve painful symptoms. The procedure is often recommended to treat and relieve symptoms of...
Medical Coding for Neurofibromatosis – What You Need to Know
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It has no known prevention or cure. The symptoms of this condition are best treated by...
Procedure Codes and Guidelines for Reporting Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used to treat various chronic pain states. Implanted in the body, the spinal cord stimulator delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord which modify and...
Use the Right ICD-10 Codes to Report Influenza and Pneumonia in 2018
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...
ICD-10 Coding for 6 Common Respiratory Problems
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...
How to Use CPT Codes for Angiography Procedure
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...
How to Identify and Apply ICD-10 Combination Codes
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...