Allergy season is here. Spring allergies are typically triggered by pollen and often continue into the summer. Physicians’ practices are busy dealing with patients complaining of hay fever (allergic...
Documenting and Coding Cerebrovascular Disease
Cerebrovascular disease is a condition that causes temporary or permanent block of blood flow in the brain. Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disorder. According to the Internet Stroke Center,...
ICD-10 Codes to Report the Causes of Pneumonia This Flu Season
Pneumonia refers to an infection that causes inflammation in the lungs. Pneumonia can also occur as a result of less severe illnesses like the flu, if the infection hangs on without getting better....
Clinical Documentation for Annual Wellness Visit – What to Know [Infographics]
Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is an appointment done yearly with a primary care provider (PCP) to prevent illness based on current health and risk factors. Physicians can get these annual visits...
ICD-10 Coding for Addison’s Disease [Infographics]
Nephrology medical coding involves using ICD-10, CPT as well as HCPCS codes for all conditions including Addison’s disease. Accurate codes help prevent claim denials. A rare disorder which occurs...
Ensure Correct Use of Modifiers for Optimal Reimbursement and Compliance
CPT modifiers inform payers about the distinct services and procedures physicians perform. Outsourcing medical billing to an expert would ensure correct coding of claims using the right modifier. In...
Learn the Correct Diagnosis Codes for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary arteries). When the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries gets too...
Using ICD 10 Codes – Report Highlights Potential for Diagnostic Errors
ICD-10 codes are designed to help physicians make more informed treatment decisions and obtain better information to manage their patient population. Outsourcing ICD-10 coding to an experienced...
Coding and Billing the Pap Test – Basic Rules
Family medicine and OB/GYNs practices regularly have women come in for their pap and pelvic exam. A Pap test is a simple and quick screening test conducted to obtain a smear of vaginal or cervical...