The healthcare industry is undergoing a radical change marked by the aftermath of the global pandemic, AI revolution, increasing patient expectations, and workforce shortage. In the eye of this storm lies revenue cycle management (RCM), the lifeline of healthcare...
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What Is Ulcerative Colitis? Know the Related ICD-10 Codes
Ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic condition of the large intestine, which causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine or colon and rectum. This inflammatory bowel...
What is Bladder Cancer? Know the ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes to Bill
Regarded as a common cancer type, bladder cancer refers to the abnormal growth of bladder cells. The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ in the lower abdomen area that stores urine. It is estimated...
Know the ICD-10 Codes to Report Anterolisthesis
What is anterolisthesis? Also known as spondylolisthesis, anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when the vertebra body (drum-shaped area in front of vertebrae) slips forward....
Medicare Billing for Dentists – Best Practices for Optimal Reimbursement
Medicare does not cover most dental services. In an outpatient setting, even if an excluded service is a complex or difficult primary procedure, Medicare will not cover it. Medicare Part A will pay...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Knee Buckling and its Common Causes
Knee buckling or knee giving away refers to the sensation of the knee twisting or giving way when doing basic activities or during sports or dance. It is a symptom of knee instability and the...
What are the ICD-10 Codes for Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer. MCC usually develops as a painless, firm bump that can be red-purple or skin-colored and is typically detected when it begins...
Managed Outsource Solutions, A Key Player in the U.S. Medical Coding Market
A recent report from Research Nester highlights Managed Outsource Solutions as one of the key players in the United States (U.S.) medical coding market. Outsource Strategies International (OSI), a...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Top Dental Conditions in Older Adults
Aging and related health problems can make the elderly population vulnerable to different types of dental issues. Maintaining good oral hygiene is difficult in older adults. Inadequate dental...
2021 E/M Guidelines: Focus on Medical Decision-making for Code Selection
In January 2021, physicians and providers of medical billing and coding services began using a new evaluation and management (E/M) coding system implemented by the Centers for Medicare &...
Key Points for Coding and Billing Blood Donors, Blood Products and Transfusion Services
World Blood Donor’s Day is observed to remind us the donating blood can make a big difference in somebody’s life. Donated blood goes through several steps before it is ready for transfusion in a...