Understanding the specific ICD-10 codes for diverticulitis is essential for accurate and compliant medical billing, especially for those specializing in gastroenterology medical coding. Medical coding outsourcing companies need to stay well updated on the latest...
Varicose veins are a common condition treated in physicians' offices and hospital outpatient departments. Several types of procedures are used to treat incompetent veins. Medical coding outsourcing...
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are under continuous financial stress and various operational challenges in the post COVID-19 era. Among them, medical necessity denials is a persistent...
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), more than 8.8 million Americans were signed up for 2017 coverage through HealthCare.gov as of January 14, 2017, up from 8.7 million on the...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect eating behaviors and overall well-being. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)...
New regulations, ICD-10 codes, and value-based care are aimed at improving improve care delivery. However, as experienced medical billing companies know, physicians' practices and hospitals need...
MACRA, the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act and its related payment system reward value of care and is impacting the revenue of hospitals, clinics, physicians' practices. Reporting for...
In this transitional scenario where the industry is moving from fee-for-service to value-based payment, healthcare providers need novel strategies to optimize reimbursement. The following best...
The use of urine drug testing has expanded exponentially as it is a great tool for providers to track compliance, identify drug abuse, and encourage patients to stay away from illicit or...
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), this is a familiar term for physicians and their beneficiaries. ABN is a notice that a doctor or supplier should give a Medicare beneficiary when furnishing an item...
GI/Endoscopy coding and billing can be complex. Providers need to determine medical necessity and the proper site for delivery of services, and know the specific codes and modifiers to bill for...
