Assigning correct codes is crucial. A growing number of practices are choosing to outsource this responsibility to a professional medical coding company. One reason for this is the national shortage of medical coders. In 2023, the American Medical Association reported...
With Christmas and New Year around the corner, December is a month of celebrations involving an overdose of fun and joy. The month not only provides a proper farewell to the current year but also an...
Cirrhosis refers to the severe scarring (fibrosis) and poor functioning of the liver, normally visible at the terminal stages of a chronic liver disease. According to the National Institutes of...
Obesity is associated with a higher incidence of several diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and has been identified as a major risk factor in COVID-19. With obesity...
During this COVID-19 pandemic, traditional Thanksgiving celebrations may not be safe. The safest way to celebrate this occasion is by staying in your house. For those planning to spend Thanksgiving...
Thanksgiving Day is almost here, and people are getting ready to meet their loved ones and friends and spend time together to offer thanks for the blessings in their lives. Like any festivity that...
Coding COVID-19 encounters is complex and the rules are continually changing. Claims must have a COVID-19 related diagnosis code to be recognized by insurance companies as a COVID-19 related...
The exciting Halloween celebrations are over, and providers may be treating injuries like cuts, scrapes, wounds, abrasions, and burns that people may have sustained amid all the thrill and...
A canker sore, a type of mouth ulcer, presents as a painful open sore within the mouth. It is one of the most prevalent conditions that a dental billing company helps dental professionals report on...
The knee is a complex joint with comprising various ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and muscles that must work together seamlessly. Overuse knee injuries occur when the knee joint and its surrounding...
Elderly people may experience poor blood circulation in their foot area, which could lead to further foot problems. Certain key symptoms that indicate foot disorders are numbness, a burning and...