New ICD-10 codes will take effect starting October 1, 2017. Healthcare entities and medical coding companies are preparing for implementation of the finalized 2018 ICD-10-CM classification set,...
Medical Coding Pearls that can Optimize Reimbursement
Payer requests, denials, the influence of ICD-10 codes, and audit risks are some of the issues that physician practices have to deal with while providing value based care. Physicians should focus on...
Learn About Warts – Types, Documentation with ICD-10 Codes
Warts are a form of lesion or skin growth most often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some warts are bacterial, rather than viral. Dermatology medical billing involves documenting diverse...
Study Shows Radiologists are Seeking to Achieve a Patient-centric Approach
According to a new study conducted by researchers from Ohio, Wisconsin, California, and Massachusetts, radiologists want to provide more patient-centric care, despite time and workload constraints....
How to Report and Code For Prolonged Services
According to a recent report in Medical Economics, prolonged services are on the rise. Reporting prolonged services can be tricky because of the time criteria involved. Physicians and medical...
What Mandatory Bundling Payment Programs mean for Hospitals
As the fee-for-service environment becomes outdated, medical billing companies are well aware that the future of revenue cycle management in healthcare could be influenced by alternative payment...
Latest Report – ICD-10 Market to See Vigorous Growth by 2025
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) code set undoubtedly made a tremendous impact on how documentation was handled by both physician's office and the medical billing and coding...
Learn the Latest Guidelines and Codes for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Testing
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition treated by primary care physicians, sleep specialists, surgeons, dentists, mental health professionals, and ear, nose and throat physicians. This...
HCC Coding-Steps to Maximize Practice Reimbursement
Submitting claims with the right procedure and diagnosis codes is crucial for getting paid correctly. When it comes to Medicare Advantage (MA), payment depends on reporting care for patients with...