The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the fiscal year (FY) 2019 ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) code changes. The ICD-10-CM code set for 2019 includes 279 additions, 51 deletions, and 143 revised codes – making it 71,932 codes, compared to...
Physician house calls are experiencing a resurgence mainly due to an aging population, improved technology allowing for diagnostic tests to be done in the home. Another factor that has contributed to this development is the growing recognition of the benefits of...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect eating behaviors and overall well-being. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 28.8 million people in the United States (9% of the population) will...
Urinalysis is the analysis of urine for the diagnosis and monitoring of several medical conditions such as urinary tract infections, bleeding in the urinary system, or kidney or liver disease as well as diabetes, some diseases of the blood, and bladder stone. Medical...
Quality medical billing and coding services are an essential component of the revenue cycle management solutions provided by experienced outsourcing companies. Internal coding audits strengthen coding practices by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical...
