An efficient and accurate billing process is essential for the financial stability of a dental practice and for ensuring that patients receive the care they need without unnecessary delays or confusion. However, managing billing in-house can be a complex and...
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Coding Thanksgiving Accidents
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...
Glossary of Dental Insurance Verification Terms
Dental insurance verification is the first step in the dental billing process and it plays a key role in determining whether a patient is covered for a particular treatment or not. Verification...
Changes in Emergency Department E/M Coding in 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical...
How to Code Cardiomyopathy – A Common Cardiac Condition
A chronic, lifelong condition, cardiomyopathy refers to a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The...
Medical Coding for Atrial Fibrillation – An Irregular Heart Rhythm Disorder
Atrial fibrillation (often called AFib or AF) refers to an irregular heart rhythm that occurs when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. Regarded as the most common clinical...
How to Bill and Code Chemotherapy Procedures Using CPT Codes
Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure...
Medical Coding for Encephalitis – Reporting Signs and Symptoms
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when...
What Are the CDT Codes for Dental Bridge?
Dental bridge is a custom-made fixed appliance solution for connecting the gap between teeth. It is a popular dental restoration procedure for filling one or more missing teeth on either side of the...
What are the Billing Codes in Speech Therapy?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as "Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills". According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing...
Deductible, Coinsurance and Copay: Understand the Differences
Maintaining and navigating health insurance is crucial for patients to pay for their hospital visits, surgery, and other serious issues. Likewise, to improve collections and make the best decisions...