Similar to other medical specialties, urology involves various procedures and treatments including outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care, diagnostics, and consultations. Accurate coding for these diverse services can be complex, requiring extensive knowledge of...
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) is a complex, serious condition that is associated with COVID-19 in both children and adults. In 2021, there is new ICD-10 code for this condition - M35.81....
February, the American heart month, is the month of love too. Observed on February 14 each year, Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is the day when lovers express their affection with...
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint. Dislocation of the shoulder joint occurs when the humerus (the top of the upper arm bone) moves partially or fully out of the glenoid (shoulder socket...
Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT code updates. Providers rely on experts in medical billing and coding companies to keep track of these changes and accurately report and...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 global pandemic, healthcare organizations and industry associations have worked together to release medical codes to report the novel coronavirus. Medical billing and...
A common problem many people experience, an ulcer is an area of full-thickness skin breakdown. In simple terms, it is a break in the skin, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying...
A common inner ear disorder, Meniere's disease can cause dizzy spells (vertigo), sound in the ear and hearing loss. The inner ear is responsible for hearing and balance. Typically, affecting one...
Regarded as a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), pyelonephritis generally begins in the urethra or bladder and moves upstream to one or both the kidneys. In most cases, bacteria infect...
Regarded as a common lower respiratory tract infection in young children and infants, bronchiolitis causes inflammation and congestion in the small airways (bronchioles) of the lung. Affecting...
Efficient reporting and proper reimbursement for radiology services depend on understanding the CPT codes for this specialty. That’s one of the main reasons why it makes sense for radiology...
