Obesity is a persistent health concern in the United States that affects 42% of adults. Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, offering patients the opportunity to significantly improve their health and quality of life. Many insurance companies cover bariatric...
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How to Code Cardiomyopathy – A Common Cardiac Condition
A chronic, lifelong condition, cardiomyopathy refers to a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The...
Medical Coding for Atrial Fibrillation – An Irregular Heart Rhythm Disorder
Atrial fibrillation (often called AFib or AF) refers to an irregular heart rhythm that occurs when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. Regarded as the most common clinical...
How to Bill and Code Chemotherapy Procedures Using CPT Codes
Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure...
Medical Coding for Encephalitis – Reporting Signs and Symptoms
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when...
What Are the CDT Codes for Dental Bridge?
Dental bridge is a custom-made fixed appliance solution for connecting the gap between teeth. It is a popular dental restoration procedure for filling one or more missing teeth on either side of the...
What are the Billing Codes in Speech Therapy?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as "Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills". According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing...
Deductible, Coinsurance and Copay: Understand the Differences
Maintaining and navigating health insurance is crucial for patients to pay for their hospital visits, surgery, and other serious issues. Likewise, to improve collections and make the best decisions...
ICD-10 Codes for Halloween Injuries & Tips to Prevent These Injuries
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 Overview of Chronic Care Management CPT Codes 2022
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...
Medical Codes for Reporting Diabetic Blisters on Your Claims
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...