Understanding anesthesia modifiers and HCPCS Level II modifiers is essential for accurate medical billing and coding. These two-digit codes provide critical information to payers about the circumstances under which a procedure or service was performed. Proper use of...
Radiology imaging volume has expanded considerably. Radiology coding is an essential element of routine workflow such as ordering tests, scheduling, billing, and image interpretation. With the wide...
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...
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...
In 2023, chiropractors have to deal with several medical coding changes. The ICD-10 code changes that came into effect on Oct 1, 2022 comprise 1176 new codes, 28 revised codes and 287 deleted codes....
Liver diseases can occur due to a several factors like infections, immune system disorders, drug overdose and alcohol abuse. Problems of the liver can be either inherited or genetic. Inherited liver...
