Obesity is a persistent health concern in the United States that affects 42% of adults. Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, offering patients the opportunity to significantly improve their...
AMA Announces Changes to Vaccine Codes for 2025
Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The...
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The holidays are here! Let OSI be your perfect partner in making your healthcare revenue cycle management solutions smarter this festive season! Why Outsource Strategies International (OSI)?...
2025 Updates to ICD-10-CM Codes: Key Changes
The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) coding system, the standard for classifying diagnoses and inpatient procedures which is crucial for...
Radiology Billing Compliance: What You Need to Know
Imaging centers provide a wide array of procedures and diagnoses, making radiology billing compliance essential for success. Navigating the intricate coding, billing rules, regulations, and prior...
Medical Coding and Billing for Hospitalists – Challenges and Solutions
A retrospective study published by the Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM) identified a more than 50% growth in the adult hospitalist workforce in the US between 2012 and 2019, making hospitalist...
Importance of Accurate and Compliant Coding in Minimizing Denials
A key component of revenue cycle management (RCM), medical coding involves converting medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into codes for claim submission. Accurate and compliant...
Telehealth Services and Remote Insurance Verification
Telehealth has experienced widespread adoption and growth in recent years due to several factors, such as accessibility and convenience, expanded healthcare reach, continuity of care, improved...
Educating Patients on Insurance Coverage Verification
Educating patients about insurance eligibility checks in healthcare is key for patients to navigate the system successfully. Patient out-of-pocket costs are increasing and many patients face higher...