The Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has increased colorectal (colon) cancer screening rates among men and women aged 50 years and older. This has...
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Implement 2017 CPT Code Updates for Diagnostic Radiology
Technological advancements have flooded the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology in recent years and new codes have been created to accommodate these changes. Reliable medical coding...
Billing and Coding Tips for Spine and Pain Management
Pain management medical coding is critical for diverse clinical specialties including neurology, radiology, orthopedics, spine surgery and others. For timely reimbursement of complex spine and pain...
Use New CPT Codes Correctly to Maximize Reimbursement for Mammography in 2017
Opting for outsourced radiology medical coding services is a feasible strategy for imaging specialists in 2017. There are changes to mammography codes in 2017, with some codes being deleted and new...
Documenting Food Allergies with ICD-10 Codes
Different food items and special dishes play a key role in any celebrations; let that be Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve, or even a birthday party. But for people who have food allergies, such...
Reporting Back Pain in ICD-10-CM
Orthopedic, physical therapy, and chiropractic practices see a large number of patients reporting with back pain. This common health concern is a leading cause of disability among U.S. adults of all...
Coding the Dental Examination Visit Correctly
Coding dental examination visits correctly is crucial for proper dental billing. However, there is a lot of confusion about the right medical codes to use. The American Dental Association (ADA)...
Detailed Clinical Documentation Crucial for Accurate Abscess Coding
The most common skin and soft tissue infections that family physicians treat are superficial and small abscesses. When it comes to assigning the CPT codes, two key pieces of information are...
Flu Season is Here – Note Changes in CDC’s Immunization Guidance and Codes
In the United States, the flu season starts during the fall, with influenza viruses increasing in October and November, and continuing to be active till as late as May. The best way to prevent the...