Every year, claim denials result in substantial losses for healthcare providers. Managing denied claims is a crucial element in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). Denial management services focus on identifying, analyzing, and addressing the underlying causes...
Medical Coding
How to Document and Code Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
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...
ICD-10 Coding for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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...
Orthopedic Billing and Coding Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Accurate Reimbursement
Accurate coding and billing are essential to getting reimbursed for proper reimbursement of orthopedic services. Errors in claim submission can lead to denials and even substantial fines. However,...
Thyroid Disorder Billing and Coding: Key Codes and Compliance Tips
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,...
Medical Coding for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
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...
Detailed Clinical Documentation Crucial for Accurate Abscess Coding
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...
ICD-10 Codes for Basal Cell Carcinoma – A Common Type of Skin Cancer
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...
ICD-10 Codes for Diverticulitis – What Medical Coders Need to Know
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...
Medicare Telehealth Policy Updates for 2025
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: Key Guidelines for Accurate Claims
Anesthesiology coding involves precisely documenting the services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical and procedural care. Accurate coding is crucial for ensuring proper medical billing,...