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...
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Medical Coding for Atrial Fibrillation – An Irregular Heart Rhythm Disorder
Atrial fibrillation (often called AFib or AF) refers to an irregular heart rhythm that occurs when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. Regarded as the most common clinical...
What Are the CDT Codes for Dental Bridge?
Dental bridge is a custom-made fixed appliance solution for connecting the gap between teeth. It is a popular dental restoration procedure for filling one or more missing teeth on either side of the...
Insurance Verification and Authorization in Pain Management
Chronic pain is a public health crisis in the United States, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Studies estimate that 50 million adults in the country live with chronic pain, causing $80...
How to Avoid Common Dental Billing Errors
The dental billing and claims submission process involves many complex steps. Even simple errors can lead to denials and cash flow interruptions. Correcting mistakes and resubmitting claims is a...
Procedures that need Radiology Authorizations and their Codes
Competent revenue cycle management(RCM) is essential for keeping medical practices and hospitals financially healthy. Obtaining prior authorization or approval from health plans to order specific...
5 Types Of Sleep Disorders and How to Code Them
Sleep disorder is a condition that impairs sleep and prevents you from getting sound sleep at night. It also causes daytime sleepiness as well as other symptoms. According to the American Sleep...
Orthopedic Coding for Scoliosis – A Chronic Spine Condition
A chronic spine condition, scoliosis refers to abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The condition can affect any part of the spine, but the most common regions are the chest area in the thoracic...
Chiropractic Billing Tips for Reporting Musculoskeletal Disorders
Accurate medical billing services are vital for the financial health and operational efficiency of chiropractic practices. Chiropractors may have to treat diverse conditions such as - carpal tunnel...
What Are the Codes to Report Supernumerary Teeth?
Supernumerary teeth, also known as hyperdontia, are fascinating dental phenomenon characterized by the presence of extra teeth in addition to the normal number of 32 teeth inside a patient’s mouth....
Common Dental Problems During Summer and Their Codes
Summer is the time for sunshine, vacation and camping out. However, the hot weather can your teeth and gums as well, increasing the visits to dentists and oral hygienists. Treatment for dental...