For any dental practice, financial stability translates to having an efficient and accurate billing process. This is also important to ensure that patients receive the care they need without unnecessary delays or confusion. However, managing billing in-house can be a...
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma – ICD-10-CM Coding Review for Medical Coding
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm that develops from squamous epithelial cells and is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. It can spread to other areas of the...
An Overview of Medicare Billing for Well Woman Exam
Women under age 65 can schedule a Well Woman Visit each year to maintain health and prevent disease. A Well Woman Visit includes a complete checkup, and is separate from any other visit made to the...
ICD-10 Coding for Palliative Care
The transition to ICD-10 coding in 2015 will be crucial for palliative care units since a large portion of their reimbursement are diagnosis driven. Palliative care ensures early identification,...
Medical Coding for HIV Screening and Diagnosis
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a retrovirus that affects the human immune system and allows people become much more susceptible to infections and diseases. This virus found in body...
Image-guided Intranasal SPG Block Effective for Migraines
A group of researchers from the Albany Medical Center and the State University New York Empire State College in Saratoga Springs found that image-guided, intranasal sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is...
ICD-10 Coding for Sprains and Strains
A sprain occurs when direct or indirect trauma (for example, a fall, a blow to the body) knocks out a joint from its actual position and overstretches it and even ruptures the supporting ligaments...
Coding for Alzheimer’s Disease – Important Considerations
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking capabilities. This condition is irreversible and the most common cause of dementia (loss of thinking,...
Osteoporosis Coding in 2015 – An Overview
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease that involves abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile or porous bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), two million...
Reimbursement Barriers to Dental Screening
According to healthcare experts, around 70 to 80 percent of bills for preventive or diagnostic dental care services such as preventive screenings, fluoride treatments and others can be covered with...
Preparations to Tackle Revenue Loss after ICD-10 Roll Out
One of the most important considerations practices must have while preparing for ICD-10 is tackling the revenue loss expected to occur just after ICD-10 implementation. The biggest costs will come...