Podiatry specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the human foot. Podiatrists treat diverse foot related conditions such as toenails, heel spurs, fallen...
Six Common Sleep Disorders and Related ICD-10 Codes
According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than 50 million Americans live with chronic sleep disorders, and about 34% rate their sleep quality as “poor” or “only fair.” Sleep disorders...
Reporting Epilepsy and Seizures with Medical Codes
Outsource Strategies International (OSI) is an experienced hand in providing medical billing, coding and insurance verification tasks for all medical specialties. In today's podcast, our Senior...
ICD-10 Coding for Gastroenteritis: A Complete Guide for Accurate Medical Coding
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract – the pathway responsible for digestion (that includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Also known as stomach flu, the...
How to Code for Dental Caries Using ICD-10 Medical Codes
Dental caries signify the permanent destruction of tooth enamel – the hard, outer layer of the teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Also called tooth decay or cavities, dental caries are...
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ICD-10 Coding and Documentation of Hypertensive Crisis [Infographics]
Hypertensive crisis refers to severe increase in blood pressure. Left untreated, the condition can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and rupture of your body's main artery...
Medicare Now Provides Coverage for CAR T-cell Therapy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced its decision to cover the expensive Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy for cancers. This cancer treatment uses a...
BC Advantage Magazine Publishes OSI’s Article on Tick and Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Outsource Strategies International is honored to have yet another of its articles published in BC Advantage Magazine. Titled “Tick and Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment”, this article provides...
Coding for Bunionectomy, a Common Foot and Bone Surgical Procedure
If you happen to experience a bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe, then it must be a symptom of a bunion. A bunion is a foot deformity that consists of both bone and soft tissue....