Over the past two years, dental practices across the nation faced many unprecedented challenges – from government health guidelines and regulations to changing social norms and new ways of working....
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...
Common Lung Conditions and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Lung diseases include many conditions such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, interstitial lung disease, asthma, and...
Patellofemoral Syndrome: Coding And Billing Guidelines
Patellofemoral syndrome or runner’s knee is common, painful injury treated in the outpatient setting. PFS presents with pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. According to...
Some Transplant Status HCC Codes Medical Coding Companies Must Know
Accurate HCC coding is essential for anticipating future healthcare financial resources, so that physicians can claim appropriate reimbursement. The HCC model is a value-based payment model...
How Can You Avoid Malpractice In Medical Billing?
Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, physician or other health care professional fails to maintain a proper standard of care and causes injury to a patient due to negligence. The negligence...