Critical care medicine specialists are responsible for diagnosing and treating a diverse range of diseases. Caring for critically ill patients requires a multidisciplinary team approach. However, reporting critical care services can be challenging due to the complex...
Specialty Practices
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...
How Do You Report Fractured Tooth Using ICD-10?
Regarded as a leading cause of tooth loss among children and older people, a fractured tooth is a break or crack in the hard shell of the tooth. Also called cracked tooth syndrome, (CTS), the crack...
Medicaid Coverage for Orthodontics
Medicaid programs are predominantly aimed at covering dental services for children and youth under the age of 21. There are certain states that give adult dental benefits. However, there is no...
How to Report Pain using ICD-10 Codes
Pain is a common complaint that physicians of all specialties treat. However, assessment of patients is a challenge as it depends upon self-report measures that, though valid, cannot convey the...