by Loralee Kapp | Posted: Feb 4, 2022 | Medical Coding
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially released the fiscal year 2022 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code update on June 24, 2021. These coding updates are effective for discharges and encounters on or after October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022....
by Julie Clements | Posted: Nov 2, 2021 | Medical Coding
Every year, the CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new, revised and deleted codes for all specialties including radiology. Along with the annual changes, there are also quarterly updates and guidelines. As a radiology medical coding...
by Rajeev Rajagopal | Posted: Nov 1, 2021 | Medical Billing, Medical Coding
With the ever-changing complexities around claims management and processing, most practices and physicians rely on medical coding and billing service providers to report services correctly and ensure appropriate reimbursement. As of January 1, 2021, significant...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Jul 4, 2019 | Infographics, Resources
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a simple biopsy technique usually done in the breast, thyroid gland or lymph nodes in the neck, groin, or armpit. In this procedure, a thin needle is passed through the skin to obtain a sample of a fluid or tissue from a swelling or...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: May 9, 2019 | Infographics, Resources
Nephrology medical coding involves using ICD-10, CPT as well as HCPCS codes for all conditions including Addison’s disease. Accurate codes help prevent claim denials. A rare disorder which occurs when the outer layer of the adrenal glands gets damaged, Addison’s...
