One of the most common birth defects, cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures of an unborn baby do not form properly during pregnancy. Also called "orofacial clefts, these defects involve openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth...
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ICD-10 and CPT Coding Updates for Urology in 2020
Several ICD-10 and CPT code changes came into effect for urology in 2020. Practitioners need to understand the updates and associated urology medical billing guidelines to ensure accurate reporting and timely reimbursement. New ICD-10 Codes Diagnosis codes must always...
Changes impacting Nasal Endoscopy Billing and Coding in 2020
New, revised and deleted codes come into effect each year on January 1. Outsourcing companies providing billing and medical coding services review the updates carefully to ensure that the physician practices they serve make the necessary changes to their resources and...
Notable Coding Changes for Chiropractors in 2020
As a holistic therapy for various musculoskeletal conditions, the demand for chiropractic care is growing. Chiropractors use a range of manipulative techniques to reduce pain, improve function and enhance mobility in the body. However, there are very specific codes...
CPT Code Changes for 2020 – Highlights and Implications
The American Medical Association's (AMA's) 2020 update of the CPT code set comprises 394 code changes, including 248 new codes, 71 deletions, and 75 revisions. A thorough understanding of these changes is important for correct coding and reimbursement for the services...
New ICD-10 Codes for Financial Year 2020
Physicians need to know and understand diagnosis codes to ensure proper reimbursement for claims. Practices and providers of coding and medical billing services are ready to implement the ICD-10 code updates that will come into effect in fiscal year 2020. These codes...
AMA Publishes 2021 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Updates
The American Medical Association (AMA) has published the office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) CPT code changes that they intend to make in 2021. Understanding how to properly document and code Evaluation and Management (E/M) patient visits is crucial...
2019 CPT Code Updates for Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy(ies)
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a simple biopsy technique in which a thin needle is passed through the skin to obtain a sample of a fluid or tissue from a swelling or lump. In 2019, there are several changes to FNA CPT codes. Partnering with an experienced medical...
Check These CDT Coding Changes, Revisions and Deletions in 2019
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code) for 2019. These Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes help to achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in accurately documenting dental...
2019 ICD-10 Updates for Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10 code changes for 2019 on June 11, 2018. The 473 ICD-10 code changes published for the upcoming year are applicable to all hospital inpatient and outpatient coding from October 1, 2018 through...
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