Hospitals and medical practices across the country have migrated to ICD-10 medical coding and CMS recently released an infographic to help healthcare providers monitor their progress. In this update, CMS reiterates that providers need to assess their ICD-10...
Pain management medical coding can be a challenge for busy specialists. Pain can be acute, chronic, or both. Treatment strategies differ depending on the type of pain present. Reliable and consistent documentation of pain management, which includes patient responses...
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm that develops from squamous epithelial cells and is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. It can spread to other areas of the body, including the lungs, esophagus, and genitalia, if not detected...
Coding and billing vaccine administration in an outpatient setting is challenging because vaccine codes are based on several factors, with different codes for Medicare and private health plans. Medicare coverage on a routine basis is available only for a few vaccines....
For medical practitioners accurate medical coding is essential as it supports the level of billing, ensures maximum reimbursement and provides meaningful data in patient assessment. Sometimes, physicians may not be able to determine a definitive diagnosis. In such a...
