A key component of revenue cycle management (RCM), medical coding involves converting medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into codes for claim submission. Accurate and compliant coding is necessary to minimize denials and for providers to receive...
The complexity in billing and coding pain management is increasing each year. As millions of people in the U.S are dealing with severe and ongoing pain, new pain management techniques are gaining...
Psychogenic pain disorder is a condition associated with psychological factors such as depression and anxiety. This pain disorder is not just caused by clear physical health conditions because...
Getting paid for services rendered is a major challenge for dental practices. While a dental billing company can help dentists manage the claims submission process, bundling and downcoding are two...
Telehealth is not confined to one specific service as it covers a broad variety of technologies and procedures to address virtual medical, health and education services. As defined by ADA,...
Alveoloplasty is a common dental procedure done to reshape and smoothen out the jaw where a tooth or teeth have been extracted or lost. It can be done in conjunction with tooth extraction or after...
Holidays are a great time for get togethers, parties, fun and mainly favorite meals and a sugary diet. Consuming sugary foods and drinks for a prolonged period of time can increase the chances of...
Stomatitis is an oral condition referred to as inflamed and sore mouth. This is a type of mucositis, caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane. It can disrupt one’s ability to eat, talk, and...
Cardiac conditions refer to cardiovascular or heart diseases that affect the structures or function of heart. According to the WHO, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death...
Also known as a toothache, pulpitis occurs due to the inflammation of the dental pulp or tissue in the center of a tooth. The innermost part of each tooth comprises an area called the “pulp” – which...
Medicare does not cover most dental services. In an outpatient setting, even if an excluded service is a complex or difficult primary procedure, Medicare will not cover it. Medicare Part A will pay...
