A U.S. based medical billing outsourcing company with extensive experience, Outsource Strategies International (OSI) provides efficient medical coding services for individual physicians, medical...
Teledentistry – Key Benefits and Related CDT Codes [Infographic]
Teledentistry is a subset of telehealth that facilitates dental care virtually. This remote dentistry is especially beneficial during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Teledentistry involves diverse...
Documenting Rett’s Syndrome – Symptoms, Diagnosis & ICD-10 Code
Regarded as a rare, neuro-developmental disorder - Rett’s syndrome causes severe problems in brain development. Typically affecting girls, the condition leads to progressive loss of motor skills and...
Common Spine Disorders and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Several conditions and injuries can damage the vertebrae, causing spinal pain and limiting mobility. Common signs and symptoms of spine disorders include weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms...
Significant CPT Code Changes for Cardiology in 2020
The 2020 CPT code updates by the American Medical Association (AMA) include 394 code changes, including 248 codes, 7 deletions and 75 revisions. Cardiology has 26 new codes and 11 deleted codes....
ICD-10 Codes and Guidelines for Reporting Deep Pressure-Induced Tissue Damage in 2020
Pressure ulcers or pressure-induced deep-tissue damage occurs due to pressure breaking down the skin and underlying tissue. The ICD-10 updates in 2020 include the addition of new codes for the...
Documenting and Coding Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – A Detailed Overview
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), more than 30,000 children and adults in the United States and about 70,000 children and adults worldwide have cystic fibrosis (CF). It is estimated...
Common and Serious Coding Mistakes to Watch Out For
Knowing the basics of CPT and ICD 10 coding, modifier use and payer guidelines is essential for physicians to get paid for the services they provide. Errors in CPT and ICD -10 coding can not only...
COVID-19: How Should Remote Coders Adapt to This New Situation
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people working from home and medical coders are no exception. Remote work has been on the rise for years in many companies and some offer it as a benefit...