Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Based on the psychiatrist’s documentation, this condition can be reported using the right ICD-10 codes....
Be Familiar with the ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Skin Conditions
Skin problems can be a major concern, whether it is a mild allergic reaction or other conditions which are far more serious. Regarded as the body’s biggest organ, the skin shields you from different...
Get to Know the ICD-10 Codes for Asthma
Asthma codes for ICD-10 are a little different from ICD-9. To document asthma conditions for further reference and for reimbursement purposes, respiratory disease specialists such as an allergist or...
Reporting Epilepsy and Seizures with Medical Codes
Outsource Strategies International (OSI) is an experienced hand in providing medical billing, coding and insurance verification tasks for all medical specialties. In today's podcast, our Senior...
ICD-10 Codes for Gastroenteritis, a Common Intestinal Infection
Regarded as the second most common illness in the United States, gastroenteritis is a condition that causes swelling and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract - the pathway responsible for...
How to Code for Dental Caries Using ICD-10 Medical Codes
Dental caries signify the permanent destruction of tooth enamel – the hard, outer layer of the teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Also called tooth decay or cavities, dental caries are...
ICD-10 Coding and Documentation of Hypertensive Crisis [Infographics]
Hypertensive crisis refers to severe increase in blood pressure. Left untreated, the condition can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and rupture of your body's main artery...
Medicare Now Provides Coverage for CAR T-cell Therapy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced its decision to cover the expensive Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy for cancers. This cancer treatment uses a...
BC Advantage Magazine Publishes OSI’s Article on Tick and Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Outsource Strategies International is honored to have yet another of its articles published in BC Advantage Magazine. Titled “Tick and Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment”, this article provides...