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...
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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...
Prepare for Payer Audits and Avoid Compliance Issues
Healthcare providers face different types of medical record audits and with the changing focus and increasing expectations of payers, advanced preparation is crucial for success. Audits can be...
ICD-10-CM Coding for Hypertensive Heart Disease and Related Conditions
Hypertensive heart disease, the main cause of death associated with hypertension or high blood pressure, refers to heart failure, coronary artery disease, and enlargement of the heart. Compared to...
Medical Coding for Transitional Care Management Services – Provider – Patient Requirements
TCM or Transitional Care Management services are provided to enable patients to transition successfully from a hospital stay back to a community setting. They are provided for an established or new...
2016 HCPCS Coding Corrections
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released few corrections to the 2016 HCPCS Level II code set. Though the updates were released late, the changes are effective from Jan 1,...