It is estimated that more than 436,000 cardiac arrest deaths occur each year in the United States. Medical coding for cardiac arrest or heart failure is a crucial aspect of cardiology billing and coding. Primary care physicians or cardiologists treating heart failures...
Accurate orthopedic medical billing and coding is essential to getting reimbursed for services rendered. Errors in claim submission can lead to denials and even substantial fines. However, revenue...
Thyroid disorders include a wide range of conditions affecting the thyroid gland. Managing patients with thyroid disorders requires a comprehensive approach that includes accurate diagnosis,...
Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJD) is a condition that causes pain and tenderness in your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments. According to the National Institute of Dental and...
A skin abscess is a pocket of pus that forms under the skin. Incision and drainage (I&D) is the key treatment for skin and soft tissue abscesses. This minor surgical procedure involves making an...
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a condition that causes a lump, bump or lesion to form on the outside layer of your skin (epidermis). It most often appears on areas of the skin that are exposed to the...
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...
Telehealth became a mainstay during the pandemic, allowing providers and patients to stay connected when socialization restrictions were in place. In 2025, Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth...
Anesthesiology coding involves precisely documenting the services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical and procedural care. Accurate coding is crucial for ensuring proper medical billing,...
Acute encephalopathy occurs due to rapid alteration in brain function and this change in brain function may result from several underlying causes such as infections, toxic exposure or metabolic...
As the healthcare industry moves into 2025, pediatricians and medical coders face a fresh set of challenges with updates to the CPT codes. While keeping up with the 2025 AMA CPT revisions for...
