According the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological disorders affect millions of people around the world -which include around 24 million individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and...
ICD-10 Coding for Amyloidosis – A Rare Heart Disorder
Amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition that occurs when abnormal light chain protein (called amyloid) build-up in organs and tissues throughout the body and interferes with their normal...
CMS Updates for ASC Payment System – 2022
Medicare payment for outpatient services and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services in practices is based on set rates under Medicare Part B. ASC Payment System covers surgical procedures done in...
Medical Coding for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 37 million Americans, including adults and children, have diabetes. If not managed properly, this chronic condition can lead to...
What Are the ICD-10 Codes for Hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is a common medical condition characterized by elevated levels of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. In ICD-10, hyperlipidemia is classified under the "E"...
How to Bill and Code Complex Chiropractic Conditions
Chiropractors treat a wide variety of conditions such as back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, and migraine as well as complex conditions. Many practices rely on...
Medical Codes to Report Some Common Urological Disorders
Appropriate treatment and care are key to addressing urological disorders, which depends heavily on individual conditions. The duration of the treatment provided depends upon the gravity of the...
ICD-10 Coding for Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases
Pediatric rheumatology or juvenile arthritis is commonly found in children under the age of 16. The common form of juvenile arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). According to the...
How Does A Medical Billing Outsourcing Company Code Vertigo And Its Treatments?
Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance that often comes with symptoms such as vomiting, headache, sweating, spinning, going unbalanced, or pulled to one direction. Even though the main cause...