Staying compliant with current medical billing and coding practices is vital for healthcare entities to reduce claim errors, avoid any potential legal and financial risks, and thus ensure accurate reimbursement. Adhering to standard practices involves staying abreast...
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How to Bill for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services in 2023
Many physical therapy centers began providing telehealth at the start of the COVID- 19 public health emergency (PHE). In 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS added 11 new...
How to Code for Hemochromatosis, an Inherited Liver Disorder
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...
What are the CPT Codes used in Physical Therapy?
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...
Medical Codes to Report Cystitis – A Painful Bladder Condition
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...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Common Dental Diseases
For dental practitioners, using the appropriate ICD-10 codes to properly identify and document common dental issues is crucial for not only getting paid for the services provided, but also to...
What are the Different Types of Malocclusions and their ICD-10 Codes?
Malocclusion or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth is a common dental condition. It is usually caused by a difference between jaw and tooth size or the size of the upper and lower jaws....
Medical Billing Codes Used for Diverticulosis and Its Surgery
Diverticulosis refers to a condition that occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the wall of the colon. The condition occurs when one or more of the pouches become inflamed. It...
Coding Tooth Developmental Disorders with the Right Codes
Dental development or odontogenesis is a very complex process that begins even before birth. Both deciduous teeth (primary or baby teeth) and permanent teeth (secondary or adult teeth) undergo a...
Dental Billing Best Practices to Focus on
Dental insurance billing is one of the most critical operations for a dental office. A proper dental billing system is important to collect payments on time for dental services performed in a...
Medical Codes for Torn Meniscus
Regarded as one of most common knee injuries, torn meniscus refers to a tear in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thighbone)...