Thanksgiving is the time of year when families and friends get together to share meals and celebrate the season’s joys. But even as they plan their menu and shop for ingredients, people need to be...
Coding Vaginal Hysterectomy – Be Familiar with the CPT Codes
Hysterectomy is the second most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States with reports suggesting about 650,000 procedures being performed each year. The surgical procedure is...
Reporting Rosacea: An Overview of Diagnosis, Treatment and Coding
Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Often...
CPT Code Changes Proposed for Radiology in 2019
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has called upon radiology practices to prepare for the radiology codes and guideline changes that will be implemented in 2019. Outsourcing medical coding to...
Documenting Mastectomy with ICD-10 and CPT Codes
A Managed Outsource Solutions company, based in U.S., Outsource Strategies International (OSI) is globally recognized for its innovative solutions that help physician practices run more efficiently....
AMA Releases 2019 CPT Coding Changes – Check out the Key Updates
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released 335 code changes to its 2019 CPT code set, which go into effect on January 1, 2019. It is critical for healthcare providers as well as...
Benefits of Electronic Medical Billing over Paper Billing
In an age when nearly everything is digital, an efficient medical billing process is essential to ensure smooth submission and follow up on medical claims with health insurance companies for...
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market Forecast through 2023
According to the latest report from Crystal Market Research, the Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market that was worth USD 35.25 billion in 2014 is expected to reach approximately USD 89.66...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Screening and Coding Guidelines
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the lower part of the aorta - one of the largest blood vessels in the human body. The aorta circulates blood from the heart and lungs to the...