So much happens in the fall: cooler days, schools reopening, parties, thanksgiving, and so much more. For dental practices, this season can be a challenging time due to the dip in patient volume due to the transition from summer to fall and the start of the school...
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Dental Billing Codes for Reporting Osseous Surgery
Gum disease is a common condition that dentists treat. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the tooth and cause inflammation around the tooth. Osseous surgery (also known...
Medical Codes for Reporting Common Skin Conditions
Skin diseases or disorders refer to conditions that affect the skin. These include all conditions that tend to clog, irritate or inflame the skin. Temporary or permanent, these conditions may cause...
What are the Changes to Prolonged Services Coding in 2023?
Prolonged services are direct (face-to-face) services provided by a physician or other qualified health professionals that require unit/floor time beyond the usual services in either the inpatient...
Radiology Coding Audit Tips
Radiology imaging volume has expanded considerably. Radiology coding is an essential element of routine workflow such as ordering tests, scheduling, billing, and image interpretation. With the wide...
How to Document and Code Arterial Embolization
Vascular surgery is performed using a traditional surgical approach and a minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular approach. Arterial embolization is a minimally-invasive procedure that blocks...
Medical Coding and Documentation Guidelines for Pneumonia
A leading cause of death among children and the elderly, pneumonia is an infection that can affect one or both lungs. Caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, this lung infection can inflame the air...
CDT Codes for Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implant procedures may be eligible for reimbursement, only when they meet threshold of medical necessity, for instance, when provided to resolve a compromised ability to chew. While few...
How do you Code and Bill for Subdural Hematoma?
Head injury is a matter of serious concern that requires medical attention. A person suffering even a minor head injury may not experience any specific issues in the beginning, but internal bleeding...
What is ERA in Medical Billing?
Medical billing is a complex process that involves many phases and managing it efficiently for proper claim submission and appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies. That's why most...
What is an EOB in Medical Billing?
Medical billing involves several steps and completing them correctly and in a timely manner is the key to successful claim submission. Today, most healthcare providers rely on medical billing...