Hospitalists play a crucial role in patient care, especially in inpatient settings. Hospital medicine practice requires using specific medical codes for billing medical services. Hospitalists often deal with complex medical conditions that require detailed...
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule released annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) updates the standards for physician reimbursement and policies related to health...
Medical coding is the conversion of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Healthcare organizations need to use the appropriate medical...
Physical therapy benefits people of all ages who have medical conditions, injuries, or chronic diseases that limit movement and function. Physical therapy services help them maintain an optimal...
Cystitis is a painful urinary tract condition that is more common in women. Urologists diagnose cystitis based on the immediate symptoms and medical history evaluation. Early diagnosis improves...
Diverticulosis refers to a condition that occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the wall of the colon. The condition occurs when one or more of the pouches become inflamed. It...
Regarded as one of most common knee injuries, torn meniscus refers to a tear in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thighbone)...
Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary hemangioma or granuloma telangiectaticum, is listed by WHO under the range Diseases of the Skin and Sub-cutaneous Tissue. These are small, round,...
Regarded as a leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years. Also called chronic kidney failure...
Lymphedema, a common vascular condition, occurs when excess protein-rich fluids (called lymph) circulates and get accumulated within tissues in the lymphatic system causing swelling (edema). Any...
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical...