by Julie Clements | Posted: May 17, 2019 | Medical Coding
With the summer season fast approaching, most people are getting ready for beach trips, outdoor recreations, and other similar activities. However, a number of diseases/ ailments could make life unpleasant and spoil the joy and merriment of summer holidays. This is a...
by Meghann Drella | Posted: May 13, 2019 | Last Updated: Apr 19, 2024 | Healthcare News
According to a report from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), nearly 20 percent of all claims are denied, with average claims denial rates reaching 10 percent or more. Health insurance companies deny claims for various reasons such as...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Apr 25, 2019 | Resources
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary arteries). When the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries gets too high, the arteries in the lungs narrow (or constrict), reducing blood...
by Rajeev Rajagopal | Posted: Apr 17, 2019 | Medical Coding
Coding and billing accurately is critical for the financial health of neurology providers. However, this can be challenging due to complex and frequently changing codes as well as extensive documentation requirements. In fact, in 2019, neurologists have to deal with...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Mar 28, 2019 | Industry News, Resources
Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are abnormal growths that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells have traits similar to nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. These cells can occur anywhere in the body, but NETs are most often found...
