Anesthesiology coding involves precisely documenting the services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical and procedural care. Accurate coding is crucial for ensuring proper medical billing, securing appropriate reimbursement, and maintaining compliance with...
CPT code changes are released annually. Anticipated CPT code updates are announced in advance, prompting physicians and providers of medical coding services to prepare for them. The Editorial Panel...
Also known as a toothache, pulpitis occurs due to the inflammation of the dental pulp or tissue in the center of a tooth. The innermost part of each tooth comprises an area called the “pulp” – which...
According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 37 million US adults (2019 statistics) – that is, 1 out of every 7 or 15 percent of the adult population suffer...
Generally, allergies can occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Reports from the...
A skin lesion is an area of the skin that appears different from surrounding skin in terms of color, shape, size, and texture. As they are a common condition seen in the primary care setting, family...
Eye injuries are considered the leading cause of vision loss in children. As per reports, about 42,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year in the United States, and children suffer most of...
Gastroparesis can be extremely debilitating and life-threatening. The signs and symptoms associated with it vary in intensity and frequency. In most cases, the symptoms may occur or aggravate either...
Adrenal cancer is a rare type of cancer that develops in the adrenal glands that are part of the endocrine system. Also called adrenocortical cancer, it occurs when abnormal cells form in or travels...
Each year, healthcare providers and their medical billing and coding service providers prepare for updates to the ICD-10 diagnosis code set. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is performed as part of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) occurring due to a...
