The provision of longitudinal care is the crux of family medicine and represents the ongoing relationship between patients and their physician. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) add-on code G2211 recognizes the value of office and outpatient evaluation...
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...
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes apply to visits and services that involve evaluating and managing patient health. E/M services include office and outpatient visits, hospital visits, home...
A common misconception is that missed patient appointments free up time for healthcare professionals to complete other tasks. In reality, missed appointments lead to disruptions in the carefully...
Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The...
