Pulmonary hypertension (PH) refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary arteries). When the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries gets too...
Using ICD 10 Codes – Report Highlights Potential for Diagnostic Errors
ICD-10 codes are designed to help physicians make more informed treatment decisions and obtain better information to manage their patient population. Outsourcing ICD-10 coding to an experienced...
Coding and Billing the Pap Test – Basic Rules
Family medicine and OB/GYNs practices regularly have women come in for their pap and pelvic exam. A Pap test is a simple and quick screening test conducted to obtain a smear of vaginal or cervical...
Documenting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with ICD-10 and CPT Codes
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the painful condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist...
Revenue Cycle Management a Major Concern for Healthcare Providers, finds New Survey
As a medical billing company, we are focused on helping healthcare organizations manage their revenue cycle effectively. A recent survey by Health Data Management shows that despite the emphasis on...
Documenting Neuroendocrine Tumors – An Overview of the ICD-10 Codes
Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are abnormal growths that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells have traits similar to nerve cells and hormone-producing cells....
Documenting Hemarthrosis with the Correct ICD-10 Codes
Hemarthrosis is a condition that occurs as a result of bleeding into a joint cavity. Blood vessels inside the joint are damaged and bleed. The blood then collects in the joint space. Joints, also...
HAC Coding – Here’s What Practitioners and Coders Should Know
A hospital-acquired condition (HAC) refers to a condition that affects a patient during a stay in a hospital or medical facility. Healthcare-acquired conditions (HCAC) should be reported only if...
Accurate Medical Coding – Key Tips and Best Practices
Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management (RCM). It involves translating patient health information from physician's notes, diagnoses, and procedures into universal alphanumeric...