The International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision (ICD-9) has been in use for more than 35 years in the United States. But now the transition to ICD-10 medical coding is mandatory from...
New requirements and standards have changed the medical billing and coding landscape considerably. This applies to the dental scenario too. With new dental claims submission and diagnostic codes...
A new study by a group of American researchers reveals computed tomographic (CT) colonography used for screening colorectal cancer can also provide information about patient bone health and...
You may find this question repeating itself in your mind if you are struggling to meet your coding requirements with your existing in-house team. Medical coding is an intricate process that should be...
Reducing patient accounts receivable (AR) is key to ensuring the financial health of your practice. Recent payment trends show that increasing deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket expenses now form...
Due to the higher level of specification, coding for orthopedic surgery in keeping with ICD-10-CM/PCS has to be done meticulously with minute attention to detail. For instance, the new coding system...
Insurance verification is a very time-consuming process but it is most important for hospitals and physician practices since it is the first step towards ensuring reimbursement. It is vital that the...
Online medical billing services provided by a reliable medical billing company increases the efficiency of your billing process. Medical billing involves the filing and submission of medical claims to...
Physician burnout is rising in America, and it is a sign that the system is straining doctors. While the 2013 Medscape Lifestyle Report indicated that less than 40% of the doctors surveyed reported...
Since 2013, Medicare reimburses physicians for transitional care management (TCM). The new Medicare funds for TCM allow physicians to supplement their Medicare practice with the payment for the...
Once a patient is scheduled for appointment, insurance verification and authorization is imperative to reduce claim denials and increase revenue. Pre-authorization is an authorization that a health...
Telemedicine is an excellent alternative to traditional face-to-face way of providing healthcare services with cost-effectiveness, increased patient satisfaction and convenient high-quality care...
The article provides a detailed overview of cerebral infarction – including its causes, symptoms, types, and ICD-10 codes.Regarded as a serious, life-threatening condition, cerebral infarction occurs...
Many healthcare establishments are faced with the challenges of ICD-10 documentation and medical coding. One of the major reasons for this is the fact that the clinical documentation initiative (CDI...
Pulmonary edema is a condition that occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the numerous air sacs in the lungs – the alveoli – making it difficult to breathe. This process interferes with gas exchange...
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