Claim denials can be a major source of frustration and financial strain for healthcare providers, increasing the significance of reliable medical billing services. Reports indicate that denials are rising. In December 2023, Fierce Healthcare reported on two analyses...
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Orthopedic Coding for Scoliosis – A Chronic Spine Condition
A chronic spine condition, scoliosis refers to abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The condition can affect any part of the spine, but the most common regions are the chest area in the thoracic...
Chiropractic Billing Tips for Reporting Musculoskeletal Disorders
Accurate medical billing services are vital for the financial health and operational efficiency of chiropractic practices. Chiropractors may have to treat diverse conditions such as - carpal tunnel...
ICD-10 Coding for Pemphigus, an Autoimmune Disease
Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases that causes blisters and sores on the skin and inside the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. These lesions that form quickly may last for...
What Are the Codes to Report Supernumerary Teeth?
Supernumerary teeth, also known as hyperdontia, are fascinating dental phenomenon characterized by the presence of extra teeth in addition to the normal number of 32 teeth inside a patient’s mouth....
Coding Different Types of Vascular Disease – A Look at the Related ICD-10 Codes
Peripheral vascular diseases are conditions affecting the circulatory system, or system of blood vessels. These range from diseases of the arteries, veins and lymph vessels to blood disorders that...
What Are the ICD-10 Codes for Hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is a common medical condition characterized by elevated levels of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. In ICD-10, hyperlipidemia is classified under the "E"...
Importance of Prior Authorization for Prescription Drugs
Prior authorization -- also referred to as preauthorization, preapproval and precertification -- is a strategy that health insurance companies use to ensure that patients receive treatments and...
Common Dental Problems During Summer and Their Codes
Summer is the time for sunshine, vacation and camping out. However, the hot weather can your teeth and gums as well, increasing the visits to dentists and oral hygienists. Treatment for dental...
What Is the Correct Code to Report Rheumatic Fever?
Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the body's tissues. Also called acute rheumatic fever, this condition causes the body's immune system to attack its own tissues,...
How to Code and Bill for Ectopic Pregnancy and its Treatment
Regarded as a life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. In ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg tends to grow outside the main cavity of...