Just like in any other specialty, accurate billing is crucial in dental practices too. It is essential to running a dental practice because it affects the practice’s financial stability and profitability. Dental billing has become a complex and critical task as the...
Dental surgery is performed to treat various conditions of the teeth, jaws, and gums. Surgical procedures that dentists perform include dental implants, treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ)...
As day-time temperatures soar, many people are experiencing heat-related disorders, including conditions that are potentially deadly. According to a CBS News report dated July 21, up to 200 million...
Coding for the administration of injections and infusions involves many challenges due to extensive CPT instructional notes, hierarchy rules, and differing payer guidelines. Outsourced medical...
The ICD-10 code set, which offers greater specificity than the previous version, is designed to improve reporting of diagnoses and disorders, and streamline clinical documentation and billing....
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological condition that is characterized by behavioral problems related to attention, impulsivity and/or hyperactivity that interfere...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term used for a group of disorders that affect the heart, blood vessels or both. CVDs are among the most serious disorders affecting Americans. The latest...
An “assistant at surgery” refers to a licensed professional who actively assists the operating surgeon while performing a surgical procedure. This assistant surgeon provides more than just ancillary...
In an era of value-based reimbursements, rising overheads, changing codes, and increased scrutiny of claims by health insurance companies, dermatology medical billing and coding has become quite...
A common dental condition, hyperdontia causes excess number of teeth to grow in your mouth. Also known as supernumerary teeth, these extra teeth can appear in any of the curved areas (called dental...
Every experienced chiropractic billing company knows that Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes are among the most important code sets used in chiropractic offices. Knowing the CPT guidelines for...