by Rajeev Rajagopal | Posted: Nov 17, 2020 | Medical Coding
Thanksgiving Day is almost here, and people are getting ready to meet their loved ones and friends and spend time together to offer thanks for the blessings in their lives. Like any festivity that involves food preparation and partying, injuries and illnesses are...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Nov 13, 2020 | Medical Coding
Coding COVID-19 encounters is complex and the rules are continually changing. Claims must have a COVID-19 related diagnosis code to be recognized by insurance companies as a COVID-19 related service. Many physicians’ practices are relying on medical billing and coding...
by Meghann Drella | Posted: Oct 30, 2020 | Medical Coding
Elderly people may experience poor blood circulation in their foot area, which could lead to further foot problems. Certain key symptoms that indicate foot disorders are numbness, a burning and tingling sensation, discoloration, and dry skin. To report such disorders...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Oct 12, 2020 | Medical Coding
All medical specialties get ready for the ICD-10 code changes that occur every year on October 1. In FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021), there are 72616 ICD 10 codes which includes 490 additions, 58 deletions and 47 revisions. The main ICD-10 coding...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Jul 30, 2020 | Infographics, Resources
Urologic disorders encompass illnesses and diseases of the genitourinary tract. Accurate medical record documentation is vital for correct coding and billing for different types of urologic disorders. Medical coding companies must be up to date with the changing codes...
