When coding for foreign body removal, it is necessary to evaluate all the potential CPT codes. After careful examination, select the most relevant codes that accurately reflect the treatment rendered. However, since the coding guidelines for the removal of foreign...
As the flu season has begun, it is time for everyone to prepare for this highly contagious condition, which generally peaks between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease...
The flu season in the United States runs from October to May, and peaks between December and February. The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the deadliest in the history of the nation and claimed...
Our medical coding company keeps track of updates to medical codes in order to help physicians ensure accurate billing of claims. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the...
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released 335 code changes to its 2019 CPT code set, which go into effect on January 1, 2019. It is critical for healthcare providers as well as...
Failing to provide accurate information and the right codes to support claims can lead to denials or delays as well as allegations of improper billing practices. Outsourcing medical coding tasks...
What are unlisted codes? Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes describe a procedure or service. On the other hand, unlisted...
Head injury is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Generally, a person suffering from a head injury may not initially experience any feelings of being sick, but bleeding...
Appropriate use of modifiers is a critical element in medical coding, billing and reimbursement, as experienced coders in medical coding companies know. Modifiers are used to indicate to the payer...
Most women with breast cancer choose mastectomy, the surgery to remove all breast tissue (including the nipple and the areola) from one or both breasts. Primarily performed to treat or prevent...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the lower part of the aorta - one of the largest blood vessels in the human body. The aorta circulates blood from the heart and lungs to the...
