When compared to other specialties, billing and coding for general surgery can be especially complex. There are a wide range of major and minor surgical procedures, each with an extensive set of guidelines and annual updates to the corresponding codes. Partnering with...
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by itchy and red skin. Also known as eczema, this skin condition is more common among children. However, it can occur at any age....
Skin lesion excision refers to the surgical procedure of removing a cancerous skin lesion and an area of surrounding tissue called the margin. Medical coding services for this biopsy excision...
Internists provide care for a wide range of medical problems including chronic and serious conditions, and face many challenges when billing their services. There are several CPT code updates and...
Coding spine and pain procedures can be a complex and confusing process for both new and veteran coders. Commonly performed spine procedures include Lumbar decompression, Lumbar discectomy, Anterior...
Peripheral nerves cause pain in various conditions, such as post-herniorrhaphy pain, iliac crest harvest syndromes, carpal tunnel syndrome, Morton's neuroma, facial pain and headaches. Peripheral...
December is the holiday season - the perfect time to decorate, indulge in tasty treats and celebrate and gather with loved ones. It's no surprise that the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season...
Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. The infection can spread from nearby tissue or originate in the bone itself if a fracture or other trauma exposes the bone to infection. Osteomyelitis can...
A unique medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), preventive medicine services or well visits aim at protecting, promoting, and maintaining health and...
Officially opening the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday follows Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. With hundreds of attractive deals and discounts available, Black Friday starts and ends on Nov....
Thanksgiving is the time of year when families and friends get together to share meals and celebrate the season’s joys. But even as they plan their menu and shop for ingredients, people need to be...
