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Medical Coding
Four New CPT Codes to Report COVID-19 Laboratory Testing
Four new codes have been introduced for coronavirus testing. This is in addition to the COVID-19 CPT code and description for testing came into effect on March 13, 2020, that our medical billing...
Four Common Sports Injuries and Related ICD-10 Codes
Participating in sports activities is a great way to maintain an active and healthy life, but it can also be a common source of injury. Injuries typically occur due to repetitive movements or when...
ICD-10 Codes for 3 Conditions that Chiropractors Treat
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free and non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal complaints. Day-to-day hurdles of life can put...
Billing and Coding for Parasomnia – A Primary Sleep Disorder
Sleep disorders can directly affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Good sleep is essential to maintain optimal health, and sleep disorders can significantly affect hormone levels,...
Documenting Tourette Syndrome (TS) – An Abnormal Neurological Disorder
An abnormal neurological disorder, Tourette syndrome (TS) is characterized by repeated, involuntary physical movements and vocal outbursts called tics. Generally, tics show up between the age of 2...
16 Common ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Summer Ailments
Summer is around the corner - the time for beach trips, vacations, pool time or simply being on the terrace with friends and family and enjoying a great meal. However, in the current COVID-19...
Coding and Billing Telepsychiatry Encounters
With telehealth’s expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid the need to travel or congregate, CMS covers more than 80 additional services. Under the 2020 CARES Act signed into law on March 6,...
Coding Macular Degeneration – A Common Age-related Eye Condition
An eye problem can occur at any time. Some eye problems occur with age, while others may be linked to other serious conditions. In most cases, people ignore the early signs of vision problems,...
Three Painful Foot and Ankle Injuries and Their ICD-10 Codes
Foot and ankle injuries usually occur during sport participation, but can also occur when the foot or ankle is forced into an awkward position when walking or performing other everyday activities....
FY 2021 IPPS Proposed Rule: Prepare for Hundreds of Potential ICD-10 Code Changes and other Adjustments
The fiscal year (FY) 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) proposed rule released last month contains several notable proposals such as increase in hospital payment rates, MR-DRG...