The transition to ICD-10 that took effect in October 2015 is progressing. Physician practices are submitting claims with the new codes quite successfully and getting reimbursed by insurers, many...
Resolve the Challenges of Meeting HEDIS Compliance
What is HEDIS? Measuring the quality of patient care delivered has become paramount and edged out the former fee-for-service payment system. The Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS)...
Understanding DME Verification and Authorization
Efficient DME insurance verification and authorization is essential in healthcare settings, since these devices take care of myriad health issues or physical conditions faced by patients. As you...
ICD-10 Coding for Angina Pectoris
Just as other medical specialties, cardiology is also periodically updated with new diagnosis and procedure codes that increase the challenges of cardiology medical coding. It is crucial for...
ICD-10 Code for Zika Virus
First confirmed in Brazil in May 2015, Zika virus has spread rapidly, reaching 23 countries and territories. When it comes to the medical coding of this virus, the American Health Information...
CDC Reports Significant Decline in Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Cases
As per a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), new cases of diabetes are on the decline. If the number of new cases of diabetes among the US population aged 18...
Proper Use of ICD-10 Aftercare Codes in Rehab Settings
Rehabilitation therapy is provided to patients to help them get back to their previous healthy level of musculoskeletal function after experiencing any kind of disruptive event such as an injury,...
Proper Use of Modifiers in Outpatient Coding
Outpatient coding refers to assigning medical codes for the services provided for a patient who is treated in a free-standing or hospital-based clinical setting and is under care for less than 24...
ICD-10 Documentation in Family Practices
Family practice physicians should not only understand the basic changes with the ICD-10 to successfully prepare for ICD-10 implementation but also the additional documentation details the changes...