Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice. According to government surveys, CAP accounts for over 4.5 million outpatient and emergency room visits annually in the United States, making up...
Physicians treating pediatric patients often encounter neurodevelopmental disorders, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being one of the most common ones. Coding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be complex due to several factors,...
Hospitalists play a crucial role in patient care, especially in inpatient settings. Using specific medical codes is essential for accurate coding and billing hospitalist services to ensure proper reimbursement. Hospitalists often deal with complex medical conditions...
Staying compliant with current medical billing and coding practices is vital for healthcare entities to reduce claim errors, avoid any potential legal and financial risks, and thus ensure accurate reimbursement. Adhering to standard practices involves staying abreast...
In the highly regulated, highly scrutinized healthcare industry, implementing medical billing audits is essential. Whether a healthcare organization is a solo or group physician practice, a hospice, a nursing home, or a large medical center, it can benefit from an...