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...
Clear Up Your Misconceptions about CMS’ Chiropractic Billing
Running a successful chiropractic office also requires a clear understanding of coverage standards of Medicare or other private payers and how to bill for those services. Chiropractic offices as...
Key Tips to Avoid Obsolete Spinal Coding Practices
Coding spine and pain procedures can be a complex and confusing process for both new and veteran coders. Commonly performed spine procedures include Lumbar decompression, Lumbar discectomy, Anterior...
Diagnosis, Treatment and Coding for Rosacea
An end-to-end healthcare outsourcing services provider, based in U.S., Outsource Strategies International (OSI) is specialized in providing medical billing and coding solutions for all medical...
2019 ICD-10 Code Changes for Chiropractors
Starting October 1, 2018, a new ICD-10 code set went into effect for chiropractors. All chiropractic services provided after this date need to be reported using the new codes. With the increasing...
Emergency Room Medical Billing – Challenges and Solutions
Emergency room (ER) services are a boon for medical conditions that require immediate action, such as an injury or sudden illness. As medical billing service providers know, coding and billing for...
Osteomyelitis Coding in ICD-10 – Ensure Specificity
Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. The infection can spread from nearby tissue or originate in the bone itself if a fracture or other trauma exposes the bone to infection. Osteomyelitis can...