Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of over 30 genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. As healthcare practitioners, staying updated on the latest diagnostic procedures and associated ICD-10 codes or partnering with a medical coding...
Dental insurance can be complex. Most practitioners rely on dental insurance verification services to obtain patient eligibility and benefits information from carriers. This helps dental practices...
Digestive conditions or diseases are disorders of the digestive tract - called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A number of conditions can affect the GI tract and can have an impact on digestion and...
Pressure ulcers or pressure-induced deep-tissue damage occurs due to pressure breaking down the skin and underlying tissue. The ICD-10 updates in 2020 include the addition of new codes for the...
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (CRSD) refers to sleep problems in which a person’s internal sleep-wake cycle does not line up with the times in their schedule when they need to be asleep or awake....
As dentists dedicate their efforts to patient care, it's crucial to also focus on the financial aspects of their practice. An often encountered challenge in dental practices involves accurately...
Foot problems or foot disorders are common concerns for older people. Reports suggest that foot pain affects approximately one in four older people. As people age, their feet lose cushioning and the...
Knowing the basics of CPT and ICD 10 coding, modifier use and payer guidelines is essential for physicians to get paid for the services they provide. Errors in CPT and ICD -10 coding can not only...
There’s good news for psychologists and other qualified healthcare professionals who provide phone consultations. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition now commonly addressed by dentists. This breathing disorder can be defined as either a decrease or complete cessation of airflow during sleep. According...
Pneumonia refers to an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs whereas Lobar pneumonia refers to a form of pneumonia that affects a specific lobe or lobes of the lung. Pneumonia is...
