In the healthcare sector, podiatry is a specialty with unique medical billing and coding challenges. Podiatrists have to deal with diverse foot conditions, and not all services are covered by insurers. Podiatry billing and coding is complex, as procedures and services...
In 2018, reporting of orthopedic spinal procedures will be impacted by the addition of one code and deletion and revision of some musculoskeletal system codes and spine and spinal cord codes. The...
Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx which is located at the back of the throat. Often referred to as sore throat, this condition causes discomfort, pain or scratchiness in the throat...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), previously referred to as "venereal disease", are on the rise. Common STDs include genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis,...
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer, commonly found on the sun-exposed areas of the head and neck. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1,500 cases of MCC are...
Otolaryngologists or ENT specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. In addition to keeping abreast with the latest treatment methods...
This blog is an update to our post published on February 10, 2017 - Use New CPT Codes Correctly to Maximize Reimbursement for Mammography in 2017. Mammography for breast cancer screening has seen...
Electrodiagnostic medicine (EDX) evaluation, which includes electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS), is an important component of the clinical evaluation of patients with disorders...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect eating behaviors and overall well-being. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)...
As a medical coding company providing ophthalmology medical coding services, we are well aware that one of the most significant changes in 2017 was the introduction of CPT code 92242. 92242...
More than 660,000 Americans have kidney failure, according to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). People with CKD face a very high risk of...
