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 services correctly using the latest codes, ensure documentation compliance,...
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2020 Holiday Injuries and Related ICD-10 Codes
Holidays are an occasion to reconnect with family and friends. However, this holiday season may not be the same as others. Most people consider modifying their holiday plans to reduce the spread of...
FAQ and ICD 10 Coding for Billing on Cholesteatoma
A common birth defect, cholesteatoma is an abnormal, non-cancerous skin growth that develops in the middle section of the ear (behind the eardrum). In most cases, the condition involves a collection...
CPT Codes to Report Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Here is a look at pancreatic cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and how to report it on your medical claims. Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas and pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Toxic Effect of Tobacco and Nicotine
Tobacco and tobacco smoke contain thousands of chemicals. Nicotine is the deadly chemical in tobacco that people using tobacco products get addicted to. Tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars,...
Documenting Food Allergies during December – Know the ICD-10 Codes
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...
Coding Liver Cirrhosis – A Severe Scarring of the Liver
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 and BMI – Assessment and Reporting Guidelines
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...
CDC Recommendations for a Safer Thanksgiving 2020
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...
Some Wacky ICD-10 Codes for Thanksgiving Day
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...
How to Assign Diagnosis Codes related to COVID-19 Encounters
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...