Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral vascular disease refers to a medical condition that impacts blood vessels outside the heart and brain. This condition can lead to reduced blood flow,...
How to Code for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – An Autoimmune Disorder
Regarded as a common type of lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. Normally, the immune system fights off...
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Cystitis
Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder. It is the most common urinary tract infection in women. Cystitis can be acute, characterized by sudden onset, or interstitial, a chronic condition...
Understanding Pneumonia ICD-10 Codes for Accurate Billing
Pneumonia is an infection that can impact one or both lungs. It is a leading cause of death among children and the elderly. The condition is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and can inflame...
What are the Main Medical Denial Codes?
Medical claims are the lifeblood of a healthcare organization. Submitting accurate claims is essential to maintain a provider's financial health. Competent providers of medical billing and coding...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Regarded as a serious viral infection, shingles (also known as herpes zoster) causes an outbreak of a painful rash or blisters on the skin. Reports from the Centres for Disease Control and...
6 Key Denial Management Strategies for Your Chiropractic Practice
Denial management is essential to improve your chiropractic practice's revenue growth. Denial management involves assessing the root cause of denials and using a proactive approach to ensure proper...
CPT Codes to Report Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Spinal cord stimulation is used when other nonsurgical treatment options fail to provide sufficient pain relief. The procedure help improve different types of chronic pain, such as back pain,...
5 Strategies to Succeed with Risk Adjustment
Under value-based care, providers are reimbursed for better care, not more care. Patients with chronic conditions require more intensive care than patients who are generally healthy. Risk adjustment...