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Meaningful use means that "providers need to show they are using certified EHR technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and in quantity". EHR/EMR integrated medical billing and coding services allow physicians to focus on patient care and...
Spine surgery is one of the most common procedures performed by spinal orthopedists and neurosurgeons. In 2017, these specialists and the medical billing and coding companies that serve them are facing several CPT codes changes. Understanding these changes and their...
Medical coding with accurate ICD-10 codes is getting more and more relevant now. According to a recent report from Persistent Market Research, the USA International Classification Diseases 10 (ICD-10) Market is estimated to rise at a remarkable CAGR by 2026. Launched...
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans ages 65 and older would more than double from 46 million in 2016 to over 98 million by 2060, and the share of the 65 plus age group in the total population will rise to nearly 24% from 15%. This...
General surgery medical coding services ensure comprehensive documentation support for a wide variety of procedures. One of the common conditions that general surgeons treat is umbilical hernia. There are two approaches to surgical hernia repair: open surgical repair...
Starting 2017, physical therapy medical coding involves three new evaluation codes and a new reevaluation code. The evaluation codes introduced by the final CMS physician fee schedule replace code 97001 and reflect three levels of patient presentation: 97161 -...
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Health professionals who treat this condition include pediatrician, family medicine physician, otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat, or ENT doctor) and nurse...
Many physicians outsource revenue cycle management to medical billing companies to enhance cash flow and reduce costs. However, accurate documentation of the patient encounter is necessary to achieve these goals. In fact, E/M documentation compliance is crucial to...
The goal of immunization providers is to ensure that vaccines reach all people who need them. Accurate vaccine coding increases opportunities for enhanced/appropriate reimbursement, reduces audit and liability risks, and improves information flow. Various vaccine code...
Legislation passed in 2014 allowed military veterans with access to physicians outside Veteran Administration (VA) facilities, including community based family practitioners. Family physicians who participate in Medicare are eligible to sign agreements with the VA to...