Use the Correct Medical Codes to Report Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are the calcifications (body's excess minerals and salts) that can form inside your kidneys. These deposits usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds as well. As these substances begin to accumulate in the kidneys,...
Coding Colectomy – Key Considerations for Claim Submission
An operation to remove part of the intestine (bowel), colectomy is a common procedure performed by general surgeons and colon and rectal surgeons. Given the large number of individual procedure codes available for colectomy procedures, medical billing services are a...
How to Document and Code for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) (also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome), is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. The long name of this disease indicates that the condition worsens...
Medical Codes for Documenting and Coding Narcolepsy Sleep Disorder
Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycles. This chronic sleep disorder causes a person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times. It is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis,...
Melanoma – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Medical Codes
Regarded as one of the most serious types of skin cancer - Melanoma develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin - the pigment that gives your skin its color. Often resembling moles, melanoma growths occur when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (often...
Reporting and Coding Different Types of Hernia
Hernia is a common problem which causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. The condition occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the peritoneum - the muscular wall that usually keeps abdominal organs in place. This weakness in the peritoneum allows organs...
Reporting Otosclerosis – A Detailed Overview of Symptoms and Coding
Otosclerosis is regarded as one of the most common causes of progressive hearing loss in younger adults. This condition occurs when there is abnormal growth of small bone (called the stapes) inside the middle ear. The middle ear is the area behind the ear drum and it...
Reporting and Coding Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSR)
Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is an eye condition in which fluid builds up underneath the retina in the eye, which affects the vision. The sudden buildup of fluid can cause a partial detachment of the retina. The retina is a thin, sensitive layer of tissue in the...
Skin Biopsy 2019 Coding Updates
Skin biopsy is one of the most common procedures that dermatologists perform on a daily basis. The coding changes unveiled for dermatology include a set of six new biopsy codes (three primary codes, each with an add-on code). The new skin biopsy codes are CPT...
Cardiovascular Coding in 2018 and Updates for 2019
Cardiovascular coding is complicated as the procedures are intricate and difficult to understand. In 2019, cardiovascular coding will see several significant changes. Having expert cardiology medical coding services is critical to code correctly, support accuracy and...
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Meghann joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in February of 2013. She is CPC certified with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
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Loralee KappSolutions Manager: Practice and RCM
Loralee joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in October 2021. She has over five years of experience in medical coding and Health Information Management practices.