The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/Bright Futures recommends well-child visits as a strategy for pediatricians and parents to support the needs of children. Outsourcing medical coding can help...
Guidelines for Reporting Obesity Screening and Counseling
Recent reports show that there is no decline in obesity rates in the US. According to a recently released CDC study, the overall rate of obese adults rose from 33.7 percent in 2007 to 39.6 percent...
Laceration Repair CPT Codes and Billing Guidelines
About 6 million patients seek laceration treatment in emergency departments every year, according to a 2017 American Family Physician report. Primary care physicians also provide urgent laceration...
Get to Know the Right ICD-10 Codes for Influenza and Pneumonia
The U.S. is now experiencing a severe flu season and CDC officials reported 51.4 hospitalizations due to influenza per 100,000 people in the week ending January 27. Accurate documentation is...
Documentation and Medical Coding for Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Referred to as spinal arthrodesis, lumbar spinal fusion surgery aims at restricting spinal motion to relieve painful symptoms. The procedure is often recommended to treat and relieve symptoms of...
Medical Coding for Neurofibromatosis – What You Need to Know
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It has no known prevention or cure. The symptoms of this condition are best treated by...
Procedure Codes and Guidelines for Reporting Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used to treat various chronic pain states. Implanted in the body, the spinal cord stimulator delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord which modify and...
ICD-10 Coding for 6 Common Respiratory Problems
Diagnosing respiratory conditions can be complex. When it comes to reporting diagnoses, physicians can always rely on experienced medical coding companies. With extensive knowledge of the anatomy of...
How to Use CPT Codes for Angiography Procedure
A coronary angiogram or angiography is a common procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels such as an artery or vein. This test is performed to see if there is any...