Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a chronic kidney disease (CKD) characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli – the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste and excess fluids. The excess fluid and waste that glomeruli remove from the bloodstream exit the body as...
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What are the Changes to Prolonged Services Coding in 2023?
Prolonged services are direct (face-to-face) services provided by a physician or other qualified health professionals that require unit/floor time beyond the usual services in either the inpatient...
Radiology Coding Audit Tips
Radiology imaging volume has expanded considerably. Radiology coding is an essential element of routine workflow such as ordering tests, scheduling, billing, and image interpretation. With the wide...
How to Document and Code Arterial Embolization
Vascular surgery is performed using a traditional surgical approach and a minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular approach. Arterial embolization is a minimally-invasive procedure that blocks...
Medical Coding and Documentation Guidelines for Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It leads to inflammation in the lungs, which fill with fluid or pus, with symptoms such as cough with phlegm, fever,...
CDT Codes for Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implant procedures may be eligible for reimbursement, only when they meet threshold of medical necessity, for instance, when provided to resolve a compromised ability to chew. While few...
How do you Code and Bill for Subdural Hematoma?
Head injury is a matter of serious concern that requires medical attention. A person suffering even a minor head injury may not experience any specific issues in the beginning, but internal bleeding...
What is ERA in Medical Billing?
Medical billing is a complex process that involves many phases and managing it efficiently is essential for proper claim submission and appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies. Electronic...
What is an EOB in Medical Billing?
Medical billing involves several steps and completing them correctly and in a timely manner is the key to successful claim submission. Today, most healthcare providers rely on medical billing...
Top Conditions That Chiropractors Treat and Their ICD-10 Codes
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as a safe and non-invasive treatment for neuro-muscular conditions. Reports suggest that about 30 million Americans turn to chiropractic treatment each year....
What are Top Ways to Improve the Patient Eligibility Verification Process?
Running a healthcare practice is just like running any other kind of business. As physicians provide patient-centered care for a wide variety of conditions, they also need to pay attention to their...