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...
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...
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...
The 2023 CPT code set that came into effect on Jan. 1 includes 225 new codes, 75 deletions and 93 revisions. There are three new codes in the integumentary system section, one code revision, and one...
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule released annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) updates the standards for physician reimbursement and policies related to health...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This damage is often the result of abnormally high pressure in the eye. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Medical coding is the conversion of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Healthcare organizations need to use the appropriate medical...
In 2023, chiropractors have to deal with several medical coding changes. The ICD-10 code changes that came into effect on Oct 1, 2022 comprise 1176 new codes, 28 revised codes and 287 deleted codes....
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...
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...
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...
