A common misconception is that missed patient appointments free up time for healthcare professionals to complete other tasks. In reality, missed appointments lead to disruptions in the carefully orchestrated routine of a medical practice. Healthcare providers depend...
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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
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The condition can cause a fever and cough with yellow, green or bloody mucus and make it difficult to breathe. The lungs...
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 is essential for proper claim submission and appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies. ERA is a...
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...