Modifiers are an important element in medical billing. A modifier offers physicians a way to report or indicate that a service or procedure has been performed and altered by some specific...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Dermatitis and Eczema [Infographic]
Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition that causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin, and is more common among children. Key factors that make eczema worse include...
Medical Coding of Stroke and Stroke Risk Factors
Health practitioners have to give urgent medical attention if a patient arrives at the hospital with a suspected stroke. The patient has to undergo a number of tests to confirm the diagnosis and...
Coding Common Women’s Health Issues This Women’s Day
Happy Women’s Day 2022! Each year, International Women’s day is celebrated on March 8. This year’s theme for the day is – “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Unlike men, women...
How to Properly Assign ICD-10 Codes for Pain Management
The complexity in billing and coding pain management is increasing each year. As millions of people in the U.S are dealing with severe and ongoing pain, new pain management techniques are gaining...
How to Code and Bill Psychogenic Pain Disorder
Psychogenic pain disorder is a condition associated with psychological factors such as depression and anxiety. This pain disorder is not just caused by clear physical health conditions because...
Insurance Authorization Crucial To Avoid Radiology Claims Denials
Medical imaging is an essential element in modern medicine. Medical imaging technology continues to advance and radiologists have effective screening tools to detect potential health disorders or...
A New and Expanded Way to Document and Code Cough Symptoms
With frequent changes, deletions, and modifications happening with the medical codes, documenting and coding coughs have become rather complicated. The codes for cough symptoms have been expanded to...
CDC Announces New Diagnosis Codes Effective April 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for implementation on April 1, 2022. Medical...