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 submitted for chiropractic treatment. Many providers leverage chiropractic...
Medical Coding
2025 Updates to ICD-10-CM Codes: Key Changes
The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) coding system, the standard for classifying diagnoses and inpatient procedures which is crucial for...
What is a Denial in Medical Billing?
Effective denial management in medical billing is crucial for ensuring timely reimbursements and minimizing financial disruption for both healthcare providers and patients. A denial occurs when a...
Navigating Inpatient vs. Outpatient Urology Coding: Key Differences and Best Practices
Similar to other medical specialties, urology involves various procedures and treatments including outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care, diagnostics, and consultations. Accurate coding for these...
Gastroenterology Billing and Coding Insights: Recent Developments and 2025 Updates
Staying ahead of billing and coding changes is essential to run a successful gastroenterology practice. As a gastroenterology medical coding company, we help gastroenterologists report their...
Radiology Billing Compliance: What You Need to Know
Radiology covers a wide array of procedures and diagnoses, making billing compliance essential for a successful practice. Navigating the intricate coding, billing rules, regulations, and prior...
Medical Coding and Billing for Hospitalists – Challenges and Solutions
A retrospective study published by the Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM) identified a more than 50% growth in the adult hospitalist workforce in the US between 2012 and 2019, making hospitalist...
Muscular Dystrophy and Updated ICD-10 Codes: A Guideline for Practitioners
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of over 30 genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. As healthcare practitioners, staying updated on the latest diagnostic...
How to Avoid Medical Coding Audits
Healthcare providers need to commit to medical coding best practices to minimize coding errors and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Failure to meet the medical coding legal and regulatory...
Billing and Coding Tips for Spine and Pain Management
The diagnosis and treatment for spinal care can be complex, and requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists - neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor and...
Ophthalmology Medical Coding Myths Pertaining to Foreign Body Removal
When coding for foreign body removal, it is necessary to evaluate all the potential CPT codes. After careful examination, select the most relevant codes that accurately reflect the treatment...