A skin abscess is a pocket of pus that forms under the skin. Incision and drainage (I&D) is the key treatment for skin and soft tissue abscesses. This minor surgical procedure involves making an incision in the skin over the abscess to allow for drainage of the pus or...
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a condition that causes a lump, bump or lesion to form on the outside layer of your skin (epidermis). It most often appears on areas of the skin that are exposed to the...
Understanding the specific ICD-10 codes for diverticulitis is critical for medical coding and billing services, especially for those specializing in gastroenterology medical coding. Medical coding...
Telehealth became a mainstay during the pandemic, allowing providers and patients to stay connected when socialization restrictions were in place. In 2025, Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth...
Anesthesiology coding involves precisely documenting the services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical and procedural care. Accurate coding is crucial for ensuring proper medical billing,...
Acute encephalopathy occurs due to rapid alteration in brain function and this change in brain function may result from several underlying causes such as infections, toxic exposure or metabolic...
What is a Medical Clearinghouse Service? A healthcare clearinghouse is a third-party service that acts as an intermediary between healthcare providers and payers for processing healthcare...
The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to rise from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050, a 47% increase, according to the Population Reference Bureau. Home health services...
As the healthcare industry moves into 2025, pediatricians and medical coders face a fresh set of challenges with updates to the CPT codes. While keeping up with CPT codes can be overwhelming,...
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes apply to visits and services that involve evaluating and managing patient health. E/M services include office and outpatient visits, hospital visits, home...
A common misconception is that missed appointments free up time for healthcare professionals to complete other tasks. In reality, missed appointments lead to disruptions in the carefully...
