Starting from October 1, 2017, a new set of ICD-10 codes came into effect for low vision and blindness. Coders in medical coding companies use these new codes accurately in the medical claims they...
Skin Biopsy 2019 Coding Updates
Skin biopsy is one of the most common procedures that dermatologists perform on a daily basis. The coding changes unveiled for dermatology include a set of six new biopsy codes (three primary codes,...
Cardiovascular Coding in 2018 and Updates for 2019
Cardiovascular coding is complicated as the procedures are intricate and difficult to understand. In 2019, cardiovascular coding will see several significant changes. Having expert cardiology...
Medical Coding for Skin Biopsies – Use the Correct CPT Codes
Biopsies are used to obtain a sample of your tissue or cells for diagnostic histopathologic examination performed independently or unrelated/distinct from other procedures/services. The removal of...
Coding Epilepsy and Seizures
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, a seizure is a single occurrence and is different from...
Coding Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) – Quality Documentation is Vital
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare, neuromuscular disorder that affects the central nervous motor neurons (also called corticospinal neurons) and causes them to slowly break down. The...
Learn the ICD-10 Codes to Document Eating Disorders [Infographic]
Eating disorders can develop during any stage in life but typically appear during the teen years or young adulthood. Clinical documentation of these disorders using ICD-10 codes can be done better...
Tips for Coding and Reporting Appendectomy
The appendix is a 3 1/2-inch-long narrow tube of tissue that projects from the large intestine on right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis is an inflamed appendix, which is removed via an...
Medical Coding for Coronary Angiography – An Overview
Coronary angiography is a procedure generally done to find out whether blood flow to and from the heart is blocked or restricted. This is an imaging test that uses X-rays to view your body's blood...