Using Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a meaningful way helps physicians to improve office workflow and efficiency, improve the quality of patient care and make better decisions regarding patient treatments and care. EHR integrated medical coding services are also of...
ICD-10 2018 expands the code choices for pulmonary hypertension (PHT). Reporting PHT correctly, as experienced coders in medical coding companies know, depends on having a proper understanding of hypertension and hypertension groupings. Pulmonary Hypertension...
February is observed as “American Heart Month”, an ideal way to draw attention to the importance of promoting and maintaining heart health. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the 2018 campaign is a special effort to increase awareness about...
A coronary angiogram or angiography is a common procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart’s blood vessels such as an artery or vein. This test is performed to see if there is any restriction or abnormality in blood flow going to the heart. Typically,...
The American Medical Association (AMA) released several changes to CPT codes and descriptors during its 2018 CPT and RBRVS symposium held in Chicago Nov. 15-17. Physicians and their medical coding service providers need to prepare themselves for a total of 312 edits...