Pain management practices face several unique medical billing challenges. Accurate billing and coding is essential for proper reimbursement and compliance, but can be challenging due to the complexity and specificity of the treatments. Outsourcing pain management...
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Five Common Neurological Disorders and their ICD-10 Codes
Neurological disorders affect the central and peripheral nervous systems. According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological disorders affect millions of people around the...
Why Medical Billing Services are a Game Changer for Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-term care facilities, also known as nursing homes, are residential facilities that provide care and support for individuals who have complex healthcare needs and require assistance with their...
Coding Hemochromatosis Liver Disorder
Hemochromatosis is an inherited liver disorder, where excessive iron accumulates in the body, particularly in the liver. This condition occurs when the body absorbs too much iron and struggles to...
ICD-10 Coding for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral vascular disease refers to a medical condition that impacts blood vessels outside the heart and brain. This condition can lead to reduced blood flow,...
How to Code for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – An Autoimmune Disorder
Regarded as a common type of lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. Normally, the immune system fights off...
Understanding Pneumonia ICD-10 Codes for Accurate Billing
Pneumonia is an infection that can impact one or both lungs. It is a leading cause of death among children and the elderly. The condition is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and can inflame...
What are the Main Medical Denial Codes?
Medical claims are the lifeblood of a healthcare organization. Submitting accurate claims is essential to maintain a provider's financial health. Competent providers of medical billing and coding...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Regarded as a serious viral infection, shingles (also known as herpes zoster) causes an outbreak of a painful rash or blisters on the skin. Reports from the Centres for Disease Control and...
How to Bill and Code for Hives – A Common Skin Condition
Regarded as a serious skin reaction, hives cause itchy, raised welts on the skin. Also known as urticaria, these itchy welts are red, pink, or flesh-colored. Often, these welts start as itchy...
Medical Billing for New Vs Established Patients
Evaluation and Management (E/M) services consist of categories such as office visits, hospital inpatient or observation care visits, and consultations. Evaluation and management (E/M) coding is the...