Correct coding of any medical condition including diabetes mellitus is critical in determining the correct reimbursement for encounters related to this disease and for tracking the health care...
Know the Rules to Report Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in 2021
A lot has been happening with regards to reporting remote patient monitoring (RPM) aka remote physiologic monitoring and our medical billing and coding company is keeping track of the developments....
New ICD-10 Code to report Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) in 2021
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) is a complex, serious condition that is associated with COVID-19 in both children and adults. In 2021, there is new ICD-10 code for this condition - M35.81....
ICD-10 Codes to Report Three Common Diabetes-Related Skin Disorders [Infographic]
A fast-growing, chronic disease, diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. People with high blood sugar level experience several...
A Look at Notable CPT Code Changes for 2021
Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT code updates. Providers rely on experts in medical billing and coding companies to keep track of these changes and accurately report and...
Medical Codes for Reporting Hyperhidrosis – An Excessive Sweating Disorder
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating that is not normally related to heat or other physical exercises. Also known as polyhidrosis or sudorrhea, the condition can affect just one...
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Reporting Arterial Ulcers
A common problem many people experience, an ulcer is an area of full-thickness skin breakdown. In simple terms, it is a break in the skin, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying...
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Three Major Allergic Conditions
Regarded as one of the most chronic conditions worldwide, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance – such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings...
Modifier 51 and Modifier 59 – Know the Differences
An experienced medical billing and coding company in U.S., Outsource Strategies International (OSI) has been providing reliable medical billing services for diverse healthcare specialties. Our team...