Surgeons who perform dialysis access and management procedures and the medical billing and coding companies that serve them have to deal with several new CPT codes for dialysis circuit interventions...
Know Ob-Gyn CPT Code Changes in 2017 to Optimize Reimbursement
Ob-Gyn practices face many challenges relating to both practice and reimbursement. In addition to Meaningful Use and value-based reimbursement, 2017 has brought many changes in obstetrics and...
2017 CPT Code Changes for Pelvic Fracture – Focus on Complexity of Treatment
CPT codes are updated and republished on an annual basis by the American Medical Association (AMA). Expert AAPC-certified coders in established medical coding companies keep track of these changes...
Choose the Right Polyp Removal Codes – Optimize Gastroenterology Medical Billing
The Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has increased colorectal (colon) cancer screening rates among men and women aged 50 years and older. This has...
Implement 2017 CPT Code Updates for Diagnostic Radiology
Technological advancements have flooded the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology in recent years and new codes have been created to accommodate these changes. Reliable medical coding...
Use New CPT Codes Correctly to Maximize Reimbursement for Mammography in 2017
Opting for outsourced radiology medical coding services is a feasible strategy for imaging specialists in 2017. There are changes to mammography codes in 2017, with some codes being deleted and new...
Documenting Food Allergies with ICD-10 Codes
Different food items and special dishes play a key role in any celebrations; let that be Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve, or even a birthday party. But for people who have food allergies, such...
ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes to Document Winter Vehicle Accidents
Here are some ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes that can be used to report injuries and external causes during winter season.
Glaucoma Documentation – Use the Latest ICD-10 Codes
Accurate ophthalmology coding using ICD-10 codes accompanied by proper physician documentation makes better patient care and on-time reimbursement possible.