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 flexibilities have been extended and will stay in place unless changes are...
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...
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...
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...
Physicians treating pediatric patients often encounter neurodevelopmental disorders, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being one of the most common. Accurately assigning the...
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 “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...
Modifiers are used in medical billing for identifying procedures that have been altered, without changing the core meaning of the code(s) submitted. Proper modifier use is crucial in claims...
