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. For chiropractors, there are new ICD-10 codes for lumbar and...
How to Code for Hemochromatosis, an Inherited Liver Disorder
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 diseases are a group of metabolic and genetic defects that...
What are the CPT Codes used in Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy benefits people of all ages who have medical conditions, injuries, or chronic diseases that limit movement and function. Physical therapy services help them maintain an optimal level of physical health and mobility. The demand for occupational and...
Medical Codes to Report Cystitis – A Painful Bladder Condition
Cystitis is a painful urinary tract condition that is more common in women. Urologists diagnose cystitis based on the immediate symptoms and medical history evaluation. Early diagnosis improves chances for successful treatment. If left untreated, the infection will...
Common Winter Health Problems and Their ICD-10 Codes
This is an update to our blog, "Four Common Winter Ailments and Their ICD-10 Codes". Along with the joyful holidays, come seasonal flu, colds and other ailments. Winter is quite an exciting time for get-togethers, Thanksgiving, holiday parties and family dinners....
ICD-10 Codes for the Holiday Season
Christmas preparation, holiday preparation, family gatherings, gatherings with loved ones, all make holidays memorable. However, it can also be a time of injuries, accidents and illnesses. Holiday injuries can keep physicians, emergency rooms, and urgent care centers...
Billing and Coding Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
Dental plaque and tartar are common dental problems that occur when saliva, food, and fluids combine to form bacteria deposits where the teeth and gums meet. The build-up of plaque and tartar can lead to tooth decay, gum inflammation or gingivitis, and other dental...
Best Practices to Assign ICD-10 codes & Modifiers for Pain Management
As complexities in billing and coding pain management are increasing each year, it is important for practices to focus more on documentation as well as carefully handle pain management billing and coding. A reliable pain management medical billing company can support...
Coding Thanksgiving Accidents
OSI wishes everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving day 2022! Thanksgiving is a wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. However, it is also a day for injuries and accidents. Thanksgiving carries all the risks normally...
Changes in Emergency Department E/M Coding in 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical billing and coding companies stay updated about the elements needed to...