The “sports physical,” also referred to as a “preparticipation physical evaluation” is a type of physical exam that focuses on identifying conditions that may prevent an athlete from safely participating in sports or that pose a higher risk of...
CPT code changes are released annually. Anticipated CPT code updates are announced in advance, prompting physicians and providers of medical coding services to prepare for them. The Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) has proposed several changes...
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is performed as part of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) occurring due to a non-cancerous condition. Reports suggest that up to 30 percent of women...
In January 2021, physicians and providers of medical billing and coding services began using a new evaluation and management (E/M) coding system implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for outpatient visits. We already discussed the new...
A reputable medical billing and coding company, Outsource Strategies International (OSI), is proud to announce that BC Advantage Magazine, the highly acclaimed CEU-approved national online healthcare publication featured an article – written by our Senior...
