Modifiers are used in medical billing for identifying procedures that have been altered, without changing the core meaning of the code(s) submitted. Proper modifier use is crucial in claims submitted for chiropractic treatment. Many providers leverage chiropractic...
Regarded as a common, minimally-invasive heart procedure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve of the heart through the blood vessels. Also...
A common gastrointestinal condition, diverticulosis refers to small pouches or pockets (diverticula) that occur within the wall or lining of any specific portion of the digestive tract. The pouches...
Proper chiropractic documentation is necessary for the safety and continuity of patient care. Documentation should be accurate, legible and understandable, and include sufficient details so that...
Various types of biopsy procedures are used to make a cancer diagnosis such as bone marrow biopsy, endoscopic biopsy, needle biopsy, skin biopsy and surgical biopsy. Providers of biopsy services...
Regarded as a life-threatening condition, myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occurs due to sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart, causing tissue damage. According...
A chronic skin condition, eczema causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), it is more common among children, but can occur at any age. There are...
CPT code changes are released annually. Anticipated CPT code updates are announced in advance, prompting physicians and providers of medical coding services to prepare for them. The Editorial Panel...
Also known as a toothache, pulpitis occurs due to the inflammation of the dental pulp or tissue in the center of a tooth. The innermost part of each tooth comprises an area called the “pulp” – which...
According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 37 million US adults (2019 statistics) – that is, 1 out of every 7 or 15 percent of the adult population suffer...
Generally, allergies can occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Reports from the...