Prior authorization -- also referred to as preauthorization, preapproval and precertification -- is a strategy that health insurance companies use to ensure that patients receive treatments and...
How to Code and Bill for Ectopic Pregnancy and its Treatment
Regarded as a life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. In ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg tends to grow outside the main cavity of...
Common ICD Codes for Osteoporosis [Infographic]
Osteoporosis can occur with or without pathological fracture. Many medical specialists including endocrinologists, orthopedists, and rheumatologists are involved in treating osteoporosis, a...
What are the Different Types of Denials in Medical Billing?
Earning sufficient revenue to cover overhead expenses and provide quality care is a major challenge for healthcare practices and hospitals. In addition to numerous declining reimbursements,...
Documenting Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease with ICD-10 Code
Atherosclerosis is a serious cardiovascular condition wherein the arteries are clogged with fatty substances called plaques, or atheroma. Health practices are required to give immediate patient care...
What Is Retro Authorization in Medical Billing?
Medical billing companies continuously work to help physicians reduce claim denials and improve the patient experience with proven strategies such as insurance verification and preauthorization...
Medical Codes for Chronic Lung Disease [Infographic]
Some of the common chronic lung conditions that can adversely affect the quality of one’s life are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD (Emphysema and chronic bronchitis), asthma, cystic...
Top 5 Cerebrovascular Diseases and Their Related ICD-10 Codes
Cerebrovascular disease is a medical condition that occurs due to the permanent or temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
Get Familiar with Facet Joint Intervention Codes
The facet joints connect the vertebrae of the lower back spine that hold the vertebral column together and provide support. Facet joint disorders such as spinal osteoarthritis, facet joint...