The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released few corrections to the 2016 HCPCS Level II code set. Though the updates were released late, the changes are effective from Jan 1, 2016. HCPCS was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)...
Cervical disc disorders and displacements are the other common conditions treated at orthopedic practices apart from fractures and injuries. With the implementation of ICD-10, practices require more specific data to report cervical disorders and displacements and...
Radiology practices and radiology coding companies looking for maximum revenue in 2015 are required to understand the new CPT/HCPCS coding updates in radiology medical coding and their impact on reimbursements. The key changes include bundling of two codes into one...
The expansion of diagnosis codes with ICD-10 makes the endocrinology medical coding process more complex as this specialty involves a wide array of diagnoses and procedures. Endocrinology providers should have a better knowledge about the endocrine system and much...
Women under age 65 can schedule a Well Woman Visit each year to maintain health and prevent disease. A Well Woman Visit includes a complete checkup, and is separate from any other visit made to the practitioner for sickness or injury. The Affordable Care Act entitles...
