Traumatic dental injuries refer to injuries or damage to the teeth, gums, or supporting structures of the mouth that result from trauma or external force. These injuries can vary in severity, ranging from minor chips or cracks in the teeth to more serious injuries...
Don’t Make these Urgent Care Billing Errors
The central aim of an urgent care clinic is to provide immediate medical attention to unscheduled, ambulatory patients dealing with acute or episodic illnesses or injuries. Urgent care centers provide accessible and timely healthcare services for various...
How to Bill and Code for Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell anemia belongs to a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease.It is marked by flawed hemoglobin. Red blood cells that are typically round and flexible can move easily through the blood vessels. Sickle cell anemia is characterized by some...
Ensure Correct Use of Modifiers in Radiology Billing
From simple X-rays to highly complex MRIs, CT scans, and nuclear medicine studies, radiology involves a wide range of imaging procedures. Each procedure has its own set of codes and guidelines for documentation and billing. Modifiers play a crucial role in radiology...
Coding for Plantar Fasciitis – A Common Ankle Injury
Billing and coding for plantar fasciitis and its treatment demands a clear understanding of the coding guidelines and related medical codes. Healthcare practices can rely on the services of a professional medical billing company for accurate billing and coding of this...
Billing and Coding for Amblyopia
Commonly known as "lazy eye", amblyopia refers to a visual disorder that develops when there is a breakdown in how the brain and the eye work together and the brain cannot recognize the sight from one eye. This disorder occurs when the brain favors one eye over the...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Different Types of Malocclusions
Malocclusions are dental conditions characterized by misalignment of the teeth when the jaws are closed. Dental exams and X-rays can identify problems with bite and teeth misalignment. Malocclusions are categorized based on their characteristics and the affected...
What Medical Practices Need to Know about Timely Filing
Many factors, from multiple coding systems to billing and documentation requirements and insurance policies and guidelines, make medical billing a complex process. Timely filing of claims is a crucial part of medical billing services and can greatly impact a...
Crack the Code: Expert Reporting of Summer Ailments
As the summer heat arrives, so does the increased risk of various health issues related to the season. Accurately coding summer diseases holds significant importance for medical practices for a variety of reasons. Precise medical coding services play a pivotal role in...
A Look at 2024 ICD-10 Codes and Guidelines
On June 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the ICD-10 code changes for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. These updates will come into effect on October 1, 2023. Our medical billing company stays up to date on annual coding updates to assist...