On January 1, 2024, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a total of 16 CDT code changes comprising 14 additions, 2 revisions, and several policy revisions. One highlight of this year’s changes is the introduction of a new section for sleep apnea services....
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ICD-10 Codes for Halloween-related Injuries and Accidents
The exciting Halloween celebrations are over, and providers may be treating injuries like cuts, scrapes, wounds, abrasions, and burns that people may have sustained amid all the thrill and...
Billing and Coding Canker Sores, a Common Oral Condition
A canker sore, a type of mouth ulcer, presents as a painful open sore within the mouth. It is one of the most prevalent conditions that a dental billing company helps dental professionals report on...
Four Common Overuse Knee Injuries and Their ICD-10 Codes
The knee is a complex joint with comprising various ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and muscles that must work together seamlessly. Overuse knee injuries occur when the knee joint and its surrounding...
ICD-10 Codes for Common Foot Problems Affecting the Elderly
Elderly people may experience poor blood circulation in their foot area, which could lead to further foot problems. Certain key symptoms that indicate foot disorders are numbness, a burning and...
Filing Claims for Dental Accident Injury Treatments
A direct external impact to the head such as sports injuries, falls, or other accidents can cause injuries to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Accidental dental injuries...
What is a Non-Covered Service in Medical Billing?
Health insurance providers generally include coverage for a wide range of medical services offered by healthcare professionals and hospitals, prescription medications, wellness services, and medical...
Coding Vasculitis, a Common Autoimmune Disease in ICD-10
A general term for a large group of diseases, vasculitis is a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that carry blood to and from the...
Get to Know the Common CPT Codes for Physical Therapy
As you know, October is observed as National Physical Therapy Month since 1981 by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This annual campaign helps to improve awareness about physical...
CMS Expands Medicare Coverage with 11 New Telehealth Services
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued waivers to significantly expand the use of reimbursable telehealth services. As a...
Prepare for EM CPT Coding and Guideline Changes in 2021
On September 1, the American Medical Association (AMA) released the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. There are 329 editorial changes in the 2021 CPT code set, including 206 new...