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...
How to Code Cardiomyopathy – A Common Cardiac Condition
A chronic, lifelong condition, cardiomyopathy refers to a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The condition can make the heart chambers to become enlarged, stretched and...
How to Bill and Code Chemotherapy Procedures Using CPT Codes
Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure is used to treat cancer - as cancer cells grow and divide faster than...
Medical Coding for Encephalitis – Reporting Signs and Symptoms
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when the immune system responds to past infection or when the body's...
What are the Billing Codes in Speech Therapy?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as "Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills". According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an estimated 1 in 12 children in the U.S. aged between...
8 Best Tips to Optimize Pain Management Medical Billing and Coding
Chronic pain is one of the most significant health problems in the United States, costing the nation billions of dollars in lost work time and productivity and reduced quality of life. It is estimated that between 11% and 40% of US adults are living with chronic pain....
ICD-10 Codes for Halloween Injuries & Tips to Prevent These Injuries
So, Halloween is here. Kids as well as elders are now eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting nights of the year. Halloween celebrations include dressing-up as their favorite character, going from door to door trick-or-treating with their friends, family reunions...
An Overview of Chronic Care Management CPT Codes 2022
An update to the blog, "Maximizing Care and Reimbursement with Chronic Care Management Codes" CMS explains chronic care management (CCM) as a critical component of primary care that contributes to better outcomes, reduces overall health care costs and helps achieve...
Medical Codes for Reporting Diabetic Blisters on Your Claims
A chronic, lifestyle disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, diabetes involves high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. The condition can affect many parts of the body, including the skin. In fact, skin problems are...
Medical Billing and Coding for Bone Mass Measurements
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone loss, weakens the bones, and makes them prone to fractures. In the United States, an estimated 10 million people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis. Women are four times more likely to develop this bone disease than...