Hypercholesterolemia, classified as a lipid disorder, is characterized by elevated cholesterol levels in the blood. This condition occurs when low-density lipoprotein (LDL), commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” remains excessively high. High LDL levels contribute to...
Vascular surgery is performed using a traditional surgical approach and a minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular approach. Arterial embolization is a minimally-invasive procedure that blocks...
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It leads to inflammation in the lungs, which fill with fluid or pus, with symptoms such as cough with phlegm, fever,...
Head injury is a matter of serious concern that requires medical attention. A person suffering even a minor head injury may not experience any specific issues in the beginning, but internal bleeding...
Medical billing is a complex process that involves many phases and managing it efficiently is essential for proper claim submission and appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies. Electronic...
Medical billing involves several steps and completing them correctly and in a timely manner is the key to successful claim submission. Today, most healthcare providers rely on medical billing...
The 2023 CPT code set that came into effect on Jan. 1 includes 225 new codes, 75 deletions and 93 revisions. There are three new codes in the integumentary system section, one code revision, and one...
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule released annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) updates the standards for physician reimbursement and policies related to health...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This optic nerve damage is often the result of abnormally high pressure in the eye. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Medical coding is the conversion of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Healthcare organizations need to use the appropriate medical...
Physical therapy benefits people of all ages who have medical conditions, injuries, or chronic diseases that limit movement and function. Physical therapy services help them maintain an optimal...
