Diabetes can lead to a wide variety of health complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss. Diabetes is one of the most common conditions that primary...
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New CPT Codes and Coverage Criteria for Interlaminar Stabilization for Spinal Stenosis
About 8-11 percent of people in the US suffer from lumbar spinal stenosis and it is expected that the disease will affect around 2.4 million Americans by 2021. The International Society for the...
Stay Up-to-date with ICD-10 Diagnostic Codes for Hepatitis
There is growing concern over the global hepatitis epidemic. Viral hepatitis is diagnosed by the patient’s symptoms, physical exam and blood tests. Imaging studies such as a sonogram or CAT scan and...
Challenges of Coding Traditional and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
With in-depth and updated knowledge of payer rules and accurate assignment of CPT codes, modifiers, and diagnoses codes, medical billing and coding companies ensure clean submission of general...
Choose the Right Polyp Removal Codes – Optimize Gastroenterology Medical Billing
The Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has increased colorectal (colon) cancer screening rates among men and women aged 50 years and older. This has...
Documenting Food Allergies with ICD-10 Codes
Different food items and special dishes play a key role in any celebrations; let that be Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve, or even a birthday party. But for people who have food allergies, such...
Reporting Back Pain in ICD-10-CM
Orthopedic, physical therapy, and chiropractic practices see a large number of patients reporting with back pain. This common health concern is a leading cause of disability among U.S. adults of all...
Coding the Dental Examination Visit Correctly
Coding dental examination visits correctly is crucial for proper dental billing. However, there is a lot of confusion about the right medical codes to use. The American Dental Association (ADA)...
Flu Season is Here – Note Changes in CDC’s Immunization Guidance and Codes
In the United States, the flu season starts during the fall, with influenza viruses increasing in October and November, and continuing to be active till as late as May. The best way to prevent the...
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