A clear knowledge of the specific ICD-10 codes for chiropractic conditions and treatment can ultimately reduce claim denials and ensure accurate reimbursement.
CMS had granted healthcare providers, hospitals and medical coding companies a one-year grace period for ICD-10-coded medical claims. An ICD-10 coding flexibility policy was implemented last year specifically for the claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid. As this...
Medical billing and coding consumes much of the attention of medical staff. When medical situations of a certain complexity arise, the challenge rises as to how to code the diagnosis well so as to ensure timely reimbursement. The new ICD-10-CM codes are known for...
Just as other medical specialties, cardiology is also periodically updated with new diagnosis and procedure codes that increase the challenges of cardiology medical coding. It is crucial for physicians and medical coders to understand these codes, current definitions,...
Fractures of the proximal femur, commonly referred to as hip fractures, are common among elderly patients with osteoporosis. While many of these fractures are both clinically and radiologically apparent, others can be more challenging to identify. In such cases,...
