Physician-owned multispecialty groups and practices benefit from utilizing nonphysician providers (NPPs) such as registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, and surgeon’s assistants. Under Medicare rules, covered services provided by non-physician...
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Medical Coding Tips to Accurately Report Patient Risk
Accurate capture of patient risk is crucial for successful performance in value-based care arrangements, which are aimed at promoting better care and health for individuals at a lower cost. Accurate...
CMS Updates for ASC Payment System – 2022
Medicare payment for outpatient services and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services in practices is based on set rates under Medicare Part B. ASC Payment System covers surgical procedures done in...
Medical Coding for Myasthenia Gravis – A Common Neuro Muscular Disorder
A common neuromuscular disorder, Myasthenia gravis (MG) causes weakness in the skeletal muscles - the muscles the body uses for movement. The condition occurs when the normal communication between...
Urology Medical Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A common urology condition among older men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes enlargement of the prostate gland. The enlargement of the prostate gland and its surrounding tissues causes...
Medical Coding for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 37 million Americans, including adults and children, have diabetes. If not managed properly, this chronic condition can lead to...
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...