Obesity is a common and chronic medical condition that increases risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders. According to the CDC, during August 2021–August 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults was...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 global pandemic, healthcare organizations and industry associations have worked together to release medical codes to report the novel coronavirus. Medical billing and...
A common problem many people experience, an ulcer is an area of full-thickness skin breakdown. In simple terms, it is a break in the skin, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying...
A common inner ear disorder, Meniere's disease can cause dizzy spells (vertigo), sound in the ear and hearing loss. The inner ear is responsible for hearing and balance. Typically, affecting one...
Regarded as a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), pyelonephritis generally begins in the urethra or bladder and moves upstream to one or both the kidneys. In most cases, bacteria infect...
Regarded as a common lower respiratory tract infection in young children and infants, bronchiolitis causes inflammation and congestion in the small airways (bronchioles) of the lung. Affecting...
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered people’s lives in many ways. This year, we covered almost all COVID-19 related medical billing and coding topics and have seen huge page views for related blogs. As...
Healthcare is one of the industries that experienced the most upheavals in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up urgent needs and new challenges for revenue cycle management (RCM), which will...
Efficient reporting and proper reimbursement for radiology services depend on understanding the CPT codes for this specialty. That’s one of the main reasons why it makes sense for radiology...
Addiction to alcohol, opioids, and substance abuse require comprehensive treatment and care. Most drug & alcohol treatment centers provide effective residential treatment programs, drug and...
Maintaining adequate oral health is quite challenging, particularly in old age. Aging and other health conditions can make people more vulnerable to dental problems. A lifetime of chewing, grinding,...
