Outsource Strategies International: Blogs

Orthopedic Medical Coding Ideas for Closed Treatment of Fractures without Manipulation

Of the different fracture treatment methods such as closed reduction and percutaneous fixation an orthopedic physician provides, closed treatment without manipulation involves fitting the patient to appropriate materials for bone stabilization and weight bearing/non-weight bearing function. This fracture treatment without manipulation is commonly provided by orthopedic surgeons at many different sites of service – inpatient, […]

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Healthcare News, Medical Billing

New Study reveals Differences in Medical Billing Complexity across Insurers

April 23, 2018 Natalie Tornese

As an experienced medical billing company, we handle claims submission for all specialties and strive to ensure that physicians receive maximum reimbursement for their services. A new study from the Vancouver School of Economics has revealed the challenges of medical billing across Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers. The researchers made a startling revelation — Medicaid […]

Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Sarcoidosis

April 18, 2018 Julie Clements

Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes inflammation of body tissues. It is an inflammatory disease wherein granulomas or clumps of inflammatory cells (that cause small patches of red and swollen tissue) develop in different parts or organs of the body. In most cases, these granulomas clear up, either with or without treatment. On the […]

Physical Therapy Medical Coding

OIG Reports Compliance Issues in Claims for Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

April 17, 2018 Rajeev Rajagopal

According to a March 2018 report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), many Medicare claims for outpatient physical therapy (PT) services did not comply with Medicare requirements. The study’s findings are a wakeup call for physical therapists and medical billing and coding companies. The OIG study covered Medicare outpatient claims for physical therapy services, […]

Awareness Month

April Is Observed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month

April 16, 2018 Meghann Kiernan

Every year, April is observed as “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month” in the United States. The 2018 monthly campaign offers a platform for individuals and communities across the country to spread awareness about IBS and the millions of Americans who get affected by this bowel disorder every day. Reports suggest that IBS affects about […]

Diseases and Conditions, Healthcare News

Celebrate World Parkinson’s Day on April 11 – Spread Awareness about PD

April 11, 2018 Natalie Tornese

World Parkinson’s Day (also referred to as World Parkinson’s Disease Day or World Parkinson’s Awareness Day) is observed on April 11 every year. The day (which marks the birthday of Dr. J. Parkinson – an English surgeon, apothecary, geologist, paleontologist, and political activist) aims to raise awareness about Parkinson disease (PD) – a chronic and […]

ICD 10 Coding, Medical Coding

How To Report Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with the Correct ICD-10 Codes

April 9, 2018 Julie Clements

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or lupus is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system is overactive and attacks various organs or cells of the body, causing severe damage and dysfunction. Often called a multi-system disease, this condition causes widespread tissue damage and inflammation in the skin, joints, lungs, kidneys, nervous system, blood vessels […]

Healthcare News

2018 World Health Day Focus on Universal Health Coverage

April 6, 2018 Rajeev Rajagopal

Each year the founding day of the World Health Organization (WHO), April 7 is observed as World Health Day. 2018 is the 70th anniversary year and the theme for World Health Day 2018 is “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere”. The primary goal of WHO is a world where everyone has access to the healthcare services […]

ICD 10 Coding, Medical Billing

How to Diagnose and Document Appendicitis?

April 3, 2018 Meghann Kiernan

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix (a closed tube of tissue attached to the large intestine) in the lower right abdomen. It may be acute or chronic and causes pain in your lower right abdomen. Reports suggest that appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain in the United States. It is estimated […]

Medical Coding

How Hospital Utilization Management Helps Prevent Claim Denials

April 2, 2018 Natalie Tornese

Effective claims denials management, a key element in medical billing and coding outsourcing services, is crucial to ensure a healthy cash flow. According to a Revenue Cycle Intelligence report, utilization management, the process used by health insurers to control resource use in healthcare facilities, can be used by hospitals to help prevent claim denials and […]