The diagnosis and treatment for spinal care can be complex, and requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists - neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor and others - to provide integrated patient care. To ensure timely payments...
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...
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure performed to remove a herniated or degenerative disc from the neck area. The surgery aims to relieve spinal cord or nerve root...
Urgent care centers provide access to healthcare for patients with an urgent medical condition that is not considered life-threatening, but still needs immediate treatment as it has the potential to...
Competent revenue cycle management(RCM) is essential for keeping medical practices and hospitals financially healthy. Obtaining prior authorization or approval from health plans to order specific...
Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic procedure performed by cardiologists or a team of cardiology fellows, nurses and technicians to see how well blood vessels supply the patient's heart. The...
This is an update to the blog Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Using the Correct Medical Codes One of the most common problems affecting the hand, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs due to the...