As a dentist you may sometimes be required by patients or insurance companies to perform medical-dental cross coding. This involves submitting dental procedures to a patient’s medical plan rather than their dental insurance, when the dental work is considered...
Regarded as a common lower respiratory tract infection in young children and infants, bronchiolitis causes inflammation and congestion in the small airways (bronchioles) of the lung. Affecting...
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered people’s lives in many ways. This year, we covered almost all COVID-19 related medical billing and coding topics and have seen huge page views for related blogs. As...
Healthcare is one of the industries that experienced the most upheavals in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up urgent needs and new challenges for revenue cycle management (RCM), which will...
Efficient reporting and proper reimbursement for radiology services depend on understanding the CPT codes for this specialty. That’s one of the main reasons why it makes sense for radiology...
Addiction to alcohol, opioids, and substance abuse require comprehensive treatment and care. Most drug & alcohol treatment centers provide effective residential treatment programs, drug and...
Maintaining adequate oral health is quite challenging, particularly in old age. Aging and other health conditions can make people more vulnerable to dental problems. A lifetime of chewing, grinding,...
Holidays are an occasion to reconnect with family and friends. However, this holiday season may not be the same as others. Most people consider modifying their holiday plans to reduce the spread of...
A common birth defect, cholesteatoma is an abnormal, non-cancerous skin growth that develops in the middle section of the ear (behind the eardrum). In most cases, the condition involves a collection...
Here is a look at pancreatic cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and how to report it on your medical claims. Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas and pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common...
Correct and appropriate use of modifiers is important to file accurate claims and thus receive correct payments. Modifiers enable surgeons to effectively meet payment policy requirements established...