The U.S. is now experiencing a severe flu season and CDC officials reported 51.4 hospitalizations due to influenza per 100,000 people in the week ending January 27. Accurate documentation is...
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Medical Coding Service: List of Key Changes in Spinal Procedure Coding in 2017
Every year on January 1, the CPT is updated with new, revised and deleted codes. Medical billing and coding companies must be up to date with these changes, so that they can assist physician...
Documentation and Medical Coding for Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Referred to as spinal arthrodesis, lumbar spinal fusion surgery aims at restricting spinal motion to relieve painful symptoms. The procedure is often recommended to treat and relieve symptoms of...
Get Familiar with ICD-10 Codes for Encephalopathy
The term encephalopathy broadly refers to brain disease, damage, or malfunction. The primary symptom that is recorded in the medical record is altered mental status. Medical coding companies may...
2017 Coding and Reimbursement Guidelines for Vascular Surgeons
Vascular surgeons perform a comprehensive range of procedures and the adoption of new endovascular techniques has led to reduced hospital stays. CMS has created comprehensive APCs (c-APCs) in...
Tips for More Efficient Medical Billing and Collection in Hospitals
A healthy revenue cycle is crucial to carry on the valuable work of providing health care. And so it is important to make sure that your practice is being paid for the services it has rendered. For...
ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes to Document Winter Vehicle Accidents
Here are some ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes that can be used to report injuries and external causes during winter season.
Glaucoma Documentation – Use the Latest ICD-10 Codes
Accurate ophthalmology coding using ICD-10 codes accompanied by proper physician documentation makes better patient care and on-time reimbursement possible.
Insurance Verification for Physician Practices – Its Role in Ensuring Better Reimbursement
Insurance verification and authorization services can make the entire process simple for physicians and ensure maximum reimbursement.
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