Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the most serious and fatal disorders affecting Americans. CVD disorders affect the heart or blood vessels. Stroke, IHD (ischemic heart disease), RHD...
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A Detailed Analysis of the Next Generation ACO Model
Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) comprise groups of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers and suppliers who work collaboratively to provide coordinated, high-quality care...
Modifier -59 Reporting Change – A Detailed View
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has made a significant change in the reporting of modifier -59, which will have considerable impact on medical coding in 2015. A new set of specific...
U.S. House Subcommittee Reviewed ICD-10 Transition Readiness
The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health discussed the ICD-10 coding system implementation date, October 1, 2015 with the representatives of the healthcare industry during a hearing held on...
Billing for Testosterone Shot
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism at the beginning of this year points out that an increasing number of older and middle-aged men in the United States are...
How to Remain Productive during the ICD-10 Transition
With the latest deferment of ICD-10 codes implementation to October 1, 2015, healthcare facilities and systems have additional time for the adoption of the new system. There must be a good strategy...
ICD-10 Successful Transition – Benefits and Tips for Your Medical Practice
Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Medical Billing
According to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, approximately 60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) each year. Accurate diagnosis of this disease is very...
ICD-10 Coding and Documentation for Asthma
With the ICD-10 implementation date drawing near, it is very important to have a thorough understanding of ICD-10 coding and documentation for asthma as it is a chronic condition common among the...