Schmorl’s nodes, also known as intravertebral disc herniations, are protrusions of the cartilage of the intervertebral disc into the vertebral body. Often asymptomatic, the nodes are often detected incidentally during imaging studies. Their presence can be clinically...
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What is the Missing Tooth Clause in Dental Insurance?
Dental insurance plans provide coverage for certain dental procedures. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, up to 77% of Americans have dental benefits. Some plans cover a...
ICD-10 Codes for the Holiday Season
Christmas preparation, holiday preparation, family gatherings, gatherings with loved ones, all make holidays memorable. However, it can also be a time of injuries, accidents and illnesses. Holiday...
How to Appeal Chiropractic Claim Denials
Claim denials are one the most significant challenges faced by healthcare providers, including chiropractors. According to a July 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation report on CMS data about claims...
Reporting Pyogenic Granuloma – Medical Coding and Documentation Essentials
Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary hemangioma or granuloma telangiectaticum, is listed by WHO under the range Diseases of the Skin and Sub-cutaneous Tissue. These are small, round,...
Billing and Coding Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
Dental plaque and tartar are common dental problems that occur when saliva, food, and fluids combine to form bacteria deposits where the teeth and gums meet. The build-up of plaque and tartar can...
How to Code for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Regarded as a leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years. Also called chronic kidney failure...
Best Practices to Assign ICD-10 codes & Modifiers for Pain Management
As complexities in billing and coding pain management are increasing each year, it is important for practices to focus more on documentation as well as carefully handle pain management billing and...
Medical Coding for Lymphedema – A Common Vascular Disease
Lymphedema, a common vascular condition, occurs when excess protein-rich fluids (called lymph) circulates and get accumulated within tissues in the lymphatic system causing swelling (edema). Any...
Coding Thanksgiving Accidents
OSI wishes everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving day 2022! Thanksgiving is a wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. However, it is also a day...
Glossary of Dental Insurance Verification Terms
Dental insurance verification is the first step in the dental billing process and it plays a key role in determining whether a patient is covered for a particular treatment or not. Verification...