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A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone (called a bone flap) - from the skull to access/expose the brain. The section of bone - called the bone flap - is removed using specialized tools. The procedure is performed to gain access to the location where...
Prolonged services are direct (face-to-face) services provided by a physician or other qualified health professionals that require unit/floor time beyond the usual services in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. A major change in the CY2023 Final Rule that has...
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 variety of imaging techniques, medical coding services are a practical...
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 arterial blood flow to a tumor or an abnormal area of tissue,...
A leading cause of death among children and the elderly, pneumonia is an infection that can affect one or both lungs. Caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, this lung infection can inflame the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs. Fluid or pus accumulation in...
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 can occur over time, causing serious consequences like brain damage...
A hospitalist is a physician focused in caring for patients in a hospital environment. While they have the same qualifications and skills as primary care physicians, hospitalists specialize in treating hospitalized patients. They evaluate patients who are admitted,...
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 deleted code. Coders should thoroughly understand these codes and the...
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 care services. While these updates address Medicare medical billing...
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 codes to describe services provided in claims submitted to commercial...