Obesity is a widespread health concern in the United States that affects 42% of adults. Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, offering patients the opportunity to significantly improve their health and quality of life. Many insurance companies cover bariatric...
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AMA Announces Changes to Vaccine Codes for 2025
Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The...
Documenting and Coding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Physicians treating pediatric patients often encounter neurodevelopmental disorders, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being one of the most common. Accurately assigning the...
How to Optimize Patient Scheduling for Efficient Billing
Patient scheduling is one of the most critical administrative tasks that have to be implemented efficiently in healthcare settings. It involves several tasks, such as booking appointments, sending...
Top Dental Billing Challenges and Solutions for 2025
It is estimated that around 80% of dental practices experience financial concerns associated with coding errors, billing challenges and insurance denials. These issues not only impact cash flow, but...
Types of Authorizations in Medical Billing
Health insurance companies use authorization as a utilization management strategy. Authorizations in medical billing require an evaluation of the medical necessity and cost-of-care implications of...
How do Medical Billing and Coding Regulations affect Reimbursement in Healthcare Organizations?
Medical billing and coding regulations play a critical role in determining reimbursement in healthcare organizations by ensuring that services provided are accurately documented, billed, and...
Welcome This New Year with OSI’s Exclusive Offer!
The New Year is here and so is this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to boost your revenue cycle management (RCM) with Outsource Strategies International (OSI). On this celebratory moment, we are...
Dyslipidemia and Its ICD-10 Codes: Everything You Should Know
A common condition prevalent due to significant lifestyle changes and dietary habits, dyslipidemia causes abnormal lipid levels in the blood. A major contributor to cardiovascular diseases, this...
The Role of RCM Analytics in Healthcare Practices
The current landscape of the healthcare industry is jam-packed with a plethora of challenges that necessitate practical and timely responses to provide quality care and secure fiscal stability....
Key CPT Code Updates for 2025
The “language of medicine,” as the CPT code set is often referred to, is set to see several updates in 2025. As a provider of medical billing and coding services, we keep pace with these changes to...