Imaging centers provide a wide array of procedures and diagnoses, making radiology billing compliance essential for success. Navigating the intricate coding, billing rules, regulations, and prior authorization requirements can be challenging. Additionally, the...
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Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market Forecast through 2023
According to the latest report from Crystal Market Research, the Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market that was worth USD 35.25 billion in 2014 is expected to reach approximately USD 89.66...
Coding for Mastectomy – Use the Correct ICD-10 and CPT Codes
Most women with breast cancer choose mastectomy, the surgery to remove all breast tissue (including the nipple and the areola) from one or both breasts. Primarily performed to treat or prevent...
CMS Proposes Documentation Changes for Office/Outpatient E/M Visits in 2019
Evaluation and management (E/M) coding is complex and many providers outsource medical billing and coding to report services and maximize revenue. To add to physicians' woes, E/M documentation is a...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Screening and Coding Guidelines
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the lower part of the aorta - one of the largest blood vessels in the human body. The aorta circulates blood from the heart and lungs to the...
How to Ensure Efficient Accounts Receivable Management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Managing accounts receivable (A/R) is an important activity in any specialty, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), as it assists providers in receiving appropriate reimbursement for services...
Demand for Chiropractic Care is Growing – Ensure Accurate Chiropractic Medical Billing for Optimal Reimbursement
Recent reports indicate positive trends for the field of chiropractic, the hands-on, drug-free approach to health care. According to the Port Herald, market analysts predicted that the chiropractic...
Five Common Running Injuries – Know the ICD-10 Codes
Running for physical exercise, sports activity and recreation is a great way to maintain good health, but it can also be a common source of injury. Most running injuries occur due to repetitive...
Top Challenges in ASC Medical Billing and Strategies to Deal with Them
The ambulatory surgical center (ASC) market has expanded rapidly in recent years. Due to insurance limitations and increasing health costs, more people are turning to the outpatient setting for...
Documenting and Coding Crohn’s Disease – Key Considerations
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's involves inflammation in lining of digestive tract. From a medical coding service...
How to Code Cellulitis Using ICD-10 Medical Codes
Cellulitis is a common, non-contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by the streptococcus and staphylococcus germs that enter the deep layers of skin through a wound or sore. It occurs...