When festivities reach their zenith, it is obvious that healthcare professionals have to deal with unusual patient health conditions. New Year is round the corner and excitement is in the air as people have started gearing up for family get-togethers and preparing...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the U.S. If prostate cancer is detected early, it may be possible to treat it successfully. This cancer is diagnosed through biopsy of the prostate gland....
Utilizing the right medical modifiers are a crucial part of the medical billing process. Knowing how to use CPT code modifiers correctly helps drive proper reimbursement. These two-character additions to CPT codes provide additional information about the performed...
Shoulder dislocation occurs when the humerus (the top of the upper arm bone) moves partially or fully out of the glenoid (shoulder socket bone). Contact sports, falls, and motor vehicle accidents are some of the common causes of shoulder dislocation. Emergency...
The Principal Care Management (PCM) service was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2020. The aim of the program was to allow for provision of additional care to patients with a single chronic condition. In 2022, there are four new codes...
