Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a global concern and among the five most important serious public health threats in the US, according to a January 2019 Contagion report. In fact, on its website,...
Key Steps for Coders to Select the Right ICD-10 Codes
From 68,000 codes in 2014, ICD-10 has now reached a grand total of 71,932 codes in 2019. Choosing a relevant code from these alphanumeric categories is no doubt a time-consuming task for coders....
CPT Code Changes for 2020 – Highlights and Implications
The American Medical Association's (AMA's) 2020 update of the CPT code set comprises 394 code changes, including 248 new codes, 71 deletions, and 75 revisions. A thorough understanding of these...
Know Payer-specific Deadlines for Claims Submission
The recent announcement by Anthem Blue Cross about changes in timely filing limits for Medicare Advantage plans points to the importance of efficient insurance eligibility verification and claim...
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations and CPT Codes for the 2019-2020 Season
Flu is a viral respiratory illness that spreads very easily and it can lead to serious health complications and possibly death. With flu season just around the corner, it is important to be prepared...
Proper Documentation Essential for Dementia Coding in ICD-10
A progressive neurological disorder, dementia is a common and severe cause of disability among older people. Dementia is characterized by a group of symptoms associated with deterioration in memory...
Twenty ICD-10 Codes to Document Animal and Bird Bites
People may visit doctors for diverse conditions and injuries. Animal and bird bites and related injuries are also quite common. The ICD-10 code set has all specific codes to document bites and...
Addressing the Challenges of Insurance Authorizations in Dermatology
One of the administrative challenges that physicians have to deal with is obtaining prior authorizations for prescriptions and testing. This has led to an increase in the demand for insurance...
Injection and Infusion Coding – Tips to Overcome Common Challenges
Coding for the administration of injections and infusions involves many challenges due to extensive CPT instructional notes, hierarchy rules, and differing payer guidelines. Outsourced medical...