Tulsa, Oklahoma: Outsource Strategies International (OSI), a reputable medical billing and coding company is pleased to announce that its article, “January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Spread the Word, Protect Vision”, has been published in BC Advantage Magazine’s Jan...
Articles
Wound Vs Ulcer Diagnosis Coding – What to Know
“Wound” and “ulcer” are 2 major categories of wounds from the ICD-10 coding perspective – the acute form is categorized as wound and the chronic form is categorized as ulcer. While wounds are caused by an external force, ulcers are the result of some internal issues....
Malnutrition, Obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI): Coding Guidelines
Good nutrition is essential to prevent and manage diseases and to keep people live longer. Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients. The World Health Organization defines malnutrition as the “deficiencies, excesses, or...
Reporting Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain – Know the Procedure Codes
A widely used treatment modality for managing different chronic pain stages, spinal cord stimulation delivers low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord or to specific nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain. Typically, implanted or placed under the...
Colorectal Cancer Coding – Focus on Screening Guidelines
Regarded as the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States (as per American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates), colorectal cancer begins in the large intestine or colon – the final part of the digestive tract. Also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Spring Sports Injuries
During the spring season, people are gearing up for a new series of sports. Whether their goal is to stay active or train or participate in a competitive sport, spring is the perfect time to get back in the swing of things. During the spring season, as temperatures...
Documenting and Coding Different Types of Wounds – A Detailed Overview
Wounds that damage the skin are of different types and include – abrasions, lacerations, scratches, rupture injuries, punctures, and penetrating wounds. They often occur due to accidents or falls (with sharp objects or tools). However, surgeries, stitches, sutures or...
CMS COVID-19 Response Updated on April 4
This is an update of the blog Expansion of Telehealth for Medicare Patients during the COVID-19 Emergency – Key Points With telehealth widely accepted as the gold standard for care to fight COVID-19, the government and payers are adapting their guidelines and policies...
ICD-10 Codes for Gastroenteritis, a Common Intestinal Infection
Regarded as the second most common illness in the United States, gastroenteritis is a condition that causes swelling and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract - the pathway responsible for digestion (that includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines)....
Learn About Coding for HIV Screening on This HIV Testing Day
Observed since June 27, 1995, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) encourages people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. For 2019, the theme for this day is "Doing It My Way". Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a retrovirus...
-
Natalie TorneseCPC: Director of Revenue Cycle ManagementNatalie joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in October 2011. She brings twenty five years of hands on management experience to the company.
-
Meghann DrellaCPC: Senior Solutions Manager: Practice and RCM
Meghann joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in February of 2013. She is CPC certified with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
-
Amber DarstSolutions Manager: Practice and RCM
Hired for her dental expertise, Amber brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the dental revenue cycle management (RCM) services to MOS.
-
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.
