by Rajeev Rajagopal | Posted: Jan 23, 2019 | Medical Coding
According to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids were responsible for nearly 50,000 of the 72,775 overdose deaths that occurred during the 12-month period ending October 2017. Coders need to understand how to correctly...
by Meghann Drella | Posted: Jan 22, 2019 | Medical Coding
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by itchy and red skin. Also known as eczema, this skin condition is more common among children. However, it can occur at any age. Common symptoms of AD include – dry, itchy skin and red rashes that...
by Meghann Drella | Posted: Dec 21, 2018 | Medical Billing
Starting October 1, 2018, a new ICD-10 code set went into effect for chiropractors. All chiropractic services provided after this date need to be reported using the new codes. With the increasing scrutiny of chiropractic claims, chiropractic medical billing services...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Dec 19, 2018 | Medical Coding
December is the holiday season – the perfect time to decorate, indulge in tasty treats and celebrate and gather with loved ones. It’s no surprise that the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season makes it a prime time for injuries and accidents to happen....
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Dec 6, 2018 | Infographics, Resources
Typically treated as a medical emergency, acute respiratory failure (ARF) occurs when fluid builds up in the air sacs of your lungs, which stops the lungs from releasing oxygen into your blood. If not treated quickly, this condition in most cases may lead to death....
