Cellulitis is a common, non-contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by the streptococcus and staphylococcus germs that enter the deep layers of skin through a wound or sore. It occurs...
60% Doctors Still Not Familiar with MIPS, Finds Study
This is an update on the December 11, 2017 blog "Most Physicians Not Prepared for Value-based Care Transition" The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), which came into effect in January 2017...
Global Medical Coding Market to Reach USD 25.4 Billion by 2025
Medical coding is in its advanced phase with frequent introduction of the latest versions of classification systems such as ICD-10 and ICD-11. To reduce coding errors, most practices are outsourcing...
Avoid Claim Denials for Audiology Services with Thorough Insurance Verification
Outpatient audiology services are usually covered by health plans, but with limitations, making audiology insurance verification crucial for efficient claim submission and proper reimbursement....
Five Common Summer Ailments – Be Ready with the ICD 10 Codes
Fun-filled outdoor activities in summer can also bring certain perils. From insect bites to sunburn to dehydration and fractures, physicians' practices and their medical coding companies need to be...
How to Document Spondylolisthesis with Accurate ICD-10 Codes
Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative spine condition used to describe vertebral slippage in any direction. Most commonly seen in the lower back (lumbar spine), this spinal condition occurs when one...
Cardiomyopathy Documentation with Accurate ICD-10-Codes
Based in U.S., Outsource Strategies International (OSI) is an MOS company, experienced in providing medical billing and coding services for diverse healthcare specialties including cardiology,...
How to Accurately Document Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when the stomach acid backs up or refluxes into the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth and stomach). Also...
Overturn and Prevent Medical Necessity Denials with These Strategies
An experienced medical billing and coding company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Outsource Strategies International (OSI) provides innovative solutions to help physician practices run more...