For most physicians, arriving at a proper diagnosis is not an easy task as patients’ symptoms and associated disease conditions tend to evolve over time. Physicians are faced with a lot of...
ICD-10 Coding Guidelines and Documentation Requirements for Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that occurs when the airways in the lungs or bronchial tubes become inflamed. The most common symptom of bronchitis is coughing with or without mucus....
Make Your ICD-10 Transition Smooth and Efficient with Medical Coding Services
Many healthcare organisations and small practices are facing difficulties such as escalating costs, fewer reimbursements etc in the transition to ICD-10. In-house medical billing and coding can be...
Using G-codes for Lower GI Endoscopy Procedures in 2015
Since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) delayed the implementation of the revaluation of lower GI endoscopy codes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – ICD-10-CM Coding Review for Medical Coding
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm that develops from squamous epithelial cells and is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. It can spread to other areas of the...
ICD-10 Coding for Palliative Care
The transition to ICD-10 coding in 2015 will be crucial for palliative care units since a large portion of their reimbursement are diagnosis driven. Palliative care ensures early identification,...
Osteoporosis Coding in 2015 – An Overview
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease that involves abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile or porous bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), two million...
2015 Early Release Vaccine Codes and Proper Coding for Vaccinations
As the current flu season worsens, accurate vaccine coding is necessary for effective medical billing and accounting of services provided. Since influenza is constantly developing new viral strains,...
Medical Coding for Burns in the Emergency Department
It is very important to remain very cautious when coding for burns in an emergency setting. This is mainly because the medical coding rules and regulations for burn care are complex, are subject to...