When compared to other specialties, billing and coding for general surgery can be especially complex. There are a wide range of major and minor surgical procedures, each with an extensive set of guidelines and annual updates to the corresponding codes. Partnering with...
So, Halloween is here. Kids as well as elders are now eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting nights of the year. Halloween celebrations include dressing-up as their favorite character, going...
An update to the blog, "Maximizing Care and Reimbursement with Chronic Care Management Codes" CMS explains chronic care management (CCM) as a critical component of primary care that contributes to...
A chronic, lifestyle disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, diabetes involves high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. The condition can affect...
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes that will go into effect January 1, 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services...
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone loss, weakens the bones, and makes them prone to fractures. In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis....
Chronic pain is a public health crisis in the United States, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Studies estimate that 50 million adults in the country live with chronic pain, causing $80...
Regarded as a serious immune disorder, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the blood in the body doesn't clot quickly as the body has low levels of platelets - the cells that help blood clot....
The dental billing and claims submission process involves many complex steps. Even simple errors can lead to denials and cash flow interruptions. Correcting mistakes and resubmitting claims is a...
Vascular dementia, a common type of dementia, is caused due to different conditions that interrupt blood flow to various regions of the brain. This health condition is characterized by a decline in...
This is an update to the blog ICD-10-CM Coding Updates 2022 New ICD-10 codes and ICD-10-PCS codes will come into effect on October 1, 2022. Issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...