The diagnosis and treatment for spinal care can be complex, and requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists - neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor and others - to provide integrated patient care. To ensure timely payments...
Medical coding is the conversion of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Healthcare organizations need to use the appropriate medical...
In 2023, chiropractors have to deal with several medical coding changes. The ICD-10 code changes that came into effect on Oct 1, 2022 comprise 1176 new codes, 28 revised codes and 287 deleted codes....
Liver diseases can occur due to a several factors like infections, immune system disorders, drug overdose and alcohol abuse. Problems of the liver can be either inherited or genetic. Inherited liver...
Physical therapy benefits people of all ages who have medical conditions, injuries, or chronic diseases that limit movement and function. Physical therapy services help them maintain an optimal...
Cystitis is a painful urinary tract condition that is more common in women. Urologists diagnose cystitis based on the immediate symptoms and medical history evaluation. Early diagnosis improves...
This is an update to our blog, "Four Common Winter Ailments and Their ICD-10 Codes". Along with the joyful holidays, come seasonal flu, colds and other ailments. Winter is quite an exciting time for...
Christmas preparation, holiday preparation, family gatherings, gatherings with loved ones, all make holidays memorable. However, it can also be a time of injuries, accidents and illnesses. Holiday...
Dental plaque and tartar are common dental problems that occur when saliva, food, and fluids combine to form bacteria deposits where the teeth and gums meet. The build-up of plaque and tartar can...
As complexities in billing and coding pain management are increasing each year, it is important for practices to focus more on documentation as well as carefully handle pain management billing and...
OSI wishes everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving day 2022! Thanksgiving is a wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. However, it is also a day...