Did you know that 4 in 10 people have delayed or totally skipped healthcare in the past two years due to cost concerns? Now, imagine a scenario where a patient who has undergone treatment receives a medical bill that is not only unexpected, but incomprehensible. It’s...
Atypical pneumonia is an infectious condition that is caused by bacteria different from the more common ones that cause pneumonia. Also referred to as walking pneumonia, this condition is caused by...
Every year, claim denials result in substantial losses for healthcare providers. Managing denied claims is a crucial element in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). Agencies handling rejected...
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is characterized by seizures originating in the temporal lobes of the brain. The temporal lobes of the brain are areas which process emotions and are important for...
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice. According to government surveys, CAP accounts for over 4.5 million outpatient and...
Accurate orthopedic medical billing and coding is essential to getting reimbursed for services rendered. Errors in claim submission can lead to denials and even substantial fines. However, revenue...
Thyroid disorders include a wide range of conditions affecting the thyroid gland. Managing patients with thyroid disorders requires a comprehensive approach that includes accurate diagnosis,...
Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJD) is a condition that causes pain and tenderness in your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments. According to the National Institute of Dental and...
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...
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 essential for accurate and compliant medical billing, especially for those specializing in gastroenterology medical coding. Medical...
