Produced when the body is exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D is necessary to absorb calcium and phosphorus needed to maintain bone strength. As every cell in the body had Vitamin D receptors, it plays a key role in important functions such as cell growth modulation,...
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Billing and Coding Laboratory Panels and Their Components
Health insurance companies reimburse clinical laboratories and hospital laboratories for microbiological, serological, chemical, hematological, biophysical, radiobioassay, cytological, immunohematological, immunological, pathological, or other examinations that...
Chiropractic Medical Billing in 2017 – What to Know
Radiology CPT Code Changes Proposed for 2018
Radiology practices and medical coding companies need to be ready to implement several radiology code changes and guidelines coming up in 2018. Announcing these anticipated changes, the American College of Radiology (ACR) notes that many of the new codes are outcome...
Key Points to Note about Hypertension Coding in 2017
An article published in the American Journal of Hypertension earlier this year found a rising trend in hospitalization for hypertensive emergency with reduction in hospital mortality during the last decade. Patients with acute cardiorespiratory failure, chest pain,...
Coding Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Safe and noninvasive, ultrasound is being increasingly used in various medical specialties. Ultrasound is considered the appropriate imaging service to diagnose musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, specifically shoulder pain and certain ankle and tendon pain. Medicare...
Coding and Reporting Pediatric Preventive Care Services
Changes in Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and new rules governing employer-sponsored and marketplace insurance plans have improved access to necessary health care for children and young adults over the years. Preventative care protects...
Main CPT Codes for Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine in 2017
According to new research published in Nature Climate Change, the amount of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution caused by climate change is set to increase the incidence of lung disease, heart conditions, and stroke. As clinicians in respiratory medicine...
Coding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in ICD-10
According to a recent GlobalNewswire press release, prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has increased from around 3% to over 11.6% in people over age 65. As a medical billing company receiving a large number of claims related to services...
New Study shows Significant Link between Dementia and Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers or bed sores occur due to increased and continuous pressure on the skin. They are a common condition affecting older hospitalized patients as they are prone to mobility problems and aging skin. These sores or “pressure injuries” as they are now called,...