Commonly used as bronchodilators, nebulizers are medical devices that can convert liquids into aerosols in the form of mist, so that it can be easily inhaled into the lower respiratory tract. This...
Avoid Claim Denials to Save Time on Appeals and Resubmissions
According to a report from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), nearly 20 percent of all claims are denied, with average claims denial rates reaching 10 percent or more....
9 Key Radiology Medical Coding Tips that Coders Should Never Forget
Diagnostic imaging procedures such as x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have to be reported using the right codes on medical claims. Medical coding...
Documenting Bronchospasm – Learn These ICD-10 and CPT Codes
Bronchospasm occurs when the muscles that line the airways (bronchi) in your lungs tighten and contract. When these muscles tighten, your airways narrow, and cause difficulty in breathing along with...
Reporting Scoliosis – An Overview of the Condition and Medical Codes
Regarded as a common spine condition that affects people of all age groups, (including children, teenagers and adults), scoliosis causes the spine or backbone to curve sideways. This condition can...
Billing and Coding Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Knee arthoplasty is a common minimally-invasive surgery performed in orthopedics. Reporting knee surgery can be complex as it requires a proper understanding of modifier usage, varying definitions,...
Key HCPCS Code Changes Effective January 1, 2019
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes represent codes assigned to procedures, supplies, products and services provided to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. HCPCS codes are...
Atopic Dermatitis – An Overview of the Symptoms and ICD-10 Codes
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by itchy and red skin. Also known as eczema, this skin condition is more common among children. However, it can occur at any age....
Medical Coding Steps and Guidelines for Lesion Excision
Skin lesion excision refers to the surgical procedure of removing a cancerous skin lesion and an area of surrounding tissue called the margin. Medical coding services for this biopsy excision...