Neurology billing and coding pose unique challenges due to the complexity of neurological disorders, intricate documentation requirements, need for regulatory compliance, and the healthcare system itself. In 2024, neurology coding and billing underwent significant...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when the stomach acid backs up or refluxes into the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth and stomach). Also...
Different from a drug side effect or drug toxicity, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medications. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, about 5-10% of the...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common hand and arm condition caused by the compression of the median nerve, a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist. The condition, (which usually...
Trigger point injections (TPI) are an effective treatment modality for inactivating trigger points and providing prompt relief to pain symptoms. Commonly performed by pain management specialists,...
Physician house calls are experiencing a resurgence mainly due to an aging population, improved technology allowing for diagnostic tests to be done in the home. Another factor that has contributed...
Varicose veins are a common condition treated in physicians' offices and hospital outpatient departments. Several types of procedures are used to treat incompetent veins. Medical coding outsourcing...
Commonly caused by falls or accidents with sharp objects or tools, open wounds refer to injuries that involve an external or internal break in body tissue, mainly the skin. These wounds can be...
Cardiomyopathy is a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. This is a serious lifelong condition which can...
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are under continuous financial stress and various operational challenges in the post COVID-19 era. Among them, medical necessity denials is a persistent...
ICD-10 External Cause Codes (V00-Y99) are secondary codes that capture specific details about an injury or health event. Though it is not mandatory to use external cause codes, medical coding...
