Failure to obtain proper prior authorization is one of the key reasons for claim denials in many medical specialties, and radiology is no exception. Radiology prior authorization is meant to ensure that physicians follow proven guidelines when ordering imaging tests....
Holidays are a great time for get togethers, parties, fun and mainly favorite meals and a sugary diet. Consuming sugary foods and drinks for a prolonged period of time can increase the chances of...
ICD-10 2022 has a total of 72,748 codes, including 159 additions, 32 deletions, and 20 revisions. The new 2022 ICD-10 wound care codes that became effective on October 1, 2021 include codes for...
Concerned about CDT dental codes for gingivectomy? For accurate billing and insurance purposes, dental professionals rely on a specific set of codes to represent different procedures. Gingivectomy...
Every year, the CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new, revised and deleted codes for all specialties including radiology. Along with the annual changes, there...
With the ever-changing complexities around claims management and processing, most practices and physicians rely on medical coding and billing service providers to report services correctly and...
Halloween is a time of fun, treats, costumes and parties. But, it’s also a time to watch out for injuries and dangerous accidents. Injuries can be caused by costumes that interrupt eye vision,...
Winter is approaching and along with it, the chances of cold weather related medical emergencies. Hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature is a medical emergency that can occur when a person...
A serious autoimmune disorder, celiac disease occurs due to an immune reaction to eating gluten that leads to damage in the small intestine. Also called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy,...
As is the case in many countries across the world, the prevalence of mental health disorders in the U.S. has been rising over the years. According to Mental Health America, in 2017-2018, 19% of...
Regarded as one of the leading causes of death among both men and women in the United States, Coronary Artery disease (CAD) causes impaired blood flow in the arteries. Also called coronary heart...