The "sports physical," also referred to as a “preparticipation physical evaluation" is a type of physical exam that focuses on identifying conditions that may prevent an athlete from safely...
HCC Coding: Best Practices To Implement In MA Organizations
Medicare is federal health insurance provided to people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosi (ALS). Medicare...
What Is TAVR And How To Code For TAVR Procedure?
Regarded as a common, minimally-invasive heart procedure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve of the heart through the blood vessels. Also...
How Can You Maximize Reimbursement With Proper Chiropractic Documentation?
Proper chiropractic documentation is necessary for the safety and continuity of patient care. Documentation should be accurate, legible and understandable, and include sufficient details so that...
CPT Code Changes Expected In 2022
CPT code changes are released annually. Anticipated CPT code updates are announced in advance, prompting physicians and providers of medical coding services to prepare for them. The Editorial Panel...
What are Criteria and CPT Codes for Reporting Skin Lesion Removal?
A skin lesion is an area of the skin that appears different from surrounding skin in terms of color, shape, size, and texture. As they are a common condition seen in the primary care setting, family...
Know the ICD-10 Codes to Report Anterolisthesis
What is anterolisthesis? Also known as spondylolisthesis, anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when the vertebra body (drum-shaped area in front of vertebrae) slips forward....
Managed Outsource Solutions, A Key Player in the U.S. Medical Coding Market
A recent report from Research Nester highlights Managed Outsource Solutions as one of the key players in the United States (U.S.) medical coding market. Outsource Strategies International (OSI), a...
Billing and Coding Opioid Use Disorders in 2021
The opioid crisis has reached devastating proportions in the U.S., leading the government to declare it a national emergency. Latest data suggest that the number of deaths due to opioid misuse...