Coding in radiology is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, ensuring that medical procedures and services are accurately documented for billing and insurance purposes. Accurate radiology coding is essential not only for proper reimbursement but also for...
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How to Code for Gingivitis Using ICD-10 Medical Codes
Gingivitis is a common form of gum disease that causes swelling, redness and irritation of gingiva - the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. One of the most common causes of gingivitis...
Clear Up Your Misconceptions about CMS’ Chiropractic Billing
Running a successful chiropractic office also requires a clear understanding of coverage standards of Medicare or other private payers and how to bill for those services. Chiropractic offices as...
2019 ICD-10 Coding Updates for Cardiology
Like many other medical specialties, cardiology is also facing coding and reimbursement changes in 2019. While outsourcing cardiology coding to an experienced medical billing and coding company can...
Proper Documentation Critical for Radiology Billing and Coding Success
ICD-10 and the Quality Payment Program (QPP) under MACRA which draws attention to the necessity to meet new quality performance standards have made clear, concise and complete radiology reporting...
Hypopituitarism – an Overview of the Condition and Applicable ICD-10 Codes
Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder of decreased pituitary hormone secretion wherein the pituitary gland fails to produce normal amounts of one or more hormones. The pituitary gland is a small...
Emergency Room Medical Billing – Challenges and Solutions
Emergency room (ER) services are a boon for medical conditions that require immediate action, such as an injury or sudden illness. As medical billing service providers know, coding and billing for...
Peptic Ulcer – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Assigning the Correct ICD-10 Codes
A common health problem, a peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms when your stomach acids etch away the digestive tract's protective layer of mucus. This condition usually occurs due to...
Coding for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It occurs when uncontrolled high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels that nourish the retina....
How to Accurately Document Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when the stomach acid backs up or refluxes into the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth and stomach). Also...
How to Code for Trigger Point Injections for Pain Management
Trigger point injections (TPI) are an effective treatment modality for inactivating trigger points and providing prompt relief to pain symptoms. Commonly performed by pain management specialists,...