Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It has no known prevention or cure. The symptoms of this condition are best treated by...
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Procedure Codes and Guidelines for Reporting Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used to treat various chronic pain states. Implanted in the body, the spinal cord stimulator delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord which modify and...
ICD-10 Coding for 6 Common Respiratory Problems
Diagnosing respiratory conditions can be complex. When it comes to reporting diagnoses, physicians can always rely on experienced medical coding companies. With extensive knowledge of the anatomy of...
How to Use CPT Codes for Angiography Procedure
A coronary angiogram or angiography is a common procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart's blood vessels such as an artery or vein. This test is performed to see if there is any...
How to Identify and Apply ICD-10 Combination Codes
With 363 new codes, 142 deletions, and 226 code revisions made to the ICD-10 code set this FY, diagnostic coding has become even more challenging. As medical coding service providers know, knowing...
What are the Guidelines for Medical Billing and Procedure Codes for Urinanalysis?
Urinalysis is the analysis of urine for the diagnosis and monitoring of several medical conditions such as urinary tract infections, bleeding in the urinary system, or kidney or liver disease as...
Most Frequently Used CPT Codes in Psychiatry and Upcoming Changes
Mental health and/or substance use disorders (SUD) affect millions of Americans. According to a 2016 U-M Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center report, nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with a...
How to Code for After Hours Visits and other Special Encounters
After-hours health care services improve revenue and increase satisfaction among patients, office staff and physicians. This is especially relevant in primary care and pediatric practices as...
Procedural Coding for Wound Care Management – Medicare and PMR Billing Guidelines
Approximately 6.5 million Americans suffer the effects of chronic wounds every day, according to a recent report from Hutch News. A study published in the Journal of Hospital Administration in 2013...
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