In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, implementing patient acquiring strategies may take the spotlight in 2025 in the efforts to enhance revenue growth. However, a notable fact is that the cost of acquiring new patients is 5-7 times more than...
Medical Billing
Medical Codes to Report Cystitis – A Painful Bladder Condition
Cystitis is a painful urinary tract condition that is more common in women. Urologists diagnose cystitis based on the immediate symptoms and medical history evaluation. Early diagnosis improves...
Medical Billing Codes Used for Diverticulosis and Its Surgery
Diverticulosis refers to a condition that occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the wall of the colon. The condition occurs when one or more of the pouches become inflamed. It...
Medical Codes for Torn Meniscus
Regarded as one of most common knee injuries, torn meniscus refers to a tear in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thighbone)...
Reporting Pyogenic Granuloma – Medical Coding and Documentation Essentials
Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary hemangioma or granuloma telangiectaticum, is listed by WHO under the range Diseases of the Skin and Sub-cutaneous Tissue. These are small, round,...
How to Code for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Regarded as a leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years. Also called chronic kidney failure...
Medical Coding for Lymphedema – A Common Vascular Disease
Lymphedema, a common vascular condition, occurs when excess protein-rich fluids (called lymph) circulates and get accumulated within tissues in the lymphatic system causing swelling (edema). Any...
Changes in Emergency Department E/M Coding in 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical...
What are the E/M Coding Changes Coming in 2023?
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes that will go into effect January 1, 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services...
Medical Billing and Coding for Bone Mass Measurements
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone loss, weakens the bones, and makes them prone to fractures. In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis....
Coding Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) – A Common Blood Disorder
Regarded as a serious immune disorder, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the blood in the body doesn't clot quickly as the body has low levels of platelets - the cells that help blood clot....