A retrospective study published by the Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM) identified a more than 50% growth in the adult hospitalist workforce in the US between 2012 and 2019, making hospitalist medicine one of the fastest growing specialties. When it comes to revenue...
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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...
Top Conditions That Chiropractors Treat and Their ICD-10 Codes
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as a safe and non-invasive treatment for neuro-muscular conditions. Reports suggest that about 30 million Americans turn to chiropractic treatment each year....
What are Top Ways to Improve the Patient Eligibility Verification Process?
Running a healthcare practice is just like running any other kind of business. As physicians provide patient-centered care for a wide variety of conditions, they also need to pay attention to their...
What is Dental Balance Billing?
Dental insurance billing is extremely complex, with constantly changing codes, payer rules and regulations, and HIPAA guidelines. Even a minor error can have a significant impact on dental practice...
What Is the New ICD-10 Code for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term disabling and complex condition. This chronic, multi-system disease affects many body systems. Millions of people worldwide...
What are the New Dental Billing Codes and Updates for 2023?
Every year, the American Dental Association (ADA) reviews and updates CDT codes to document services dentists provide. Dentistry is constantly evolving and annual updates to CDT codes provide a...