Medicare payment for outpatient services and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services in practices is based on set rates under Medicare Part B. ASC Payment System covers surgical procedures done in ASC facilities. CMS updates the OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (also called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a procedure which involves replacement of a thickened and narrowed aortic valve of the heart through the blood vessels. Located between the left lower heart...
Umbilical hernias are common and occur in 10 to 20 percent of all children in the US. It is a medical condition that occurs at the umbilicus when a loop of the intestine pushes through the umbilical ring. Healthcare providers diagnose umbilical hernia during the...
Some of the common chronic lung conditions that can adversely affect the quality of one’s life are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD (Emphysema and chronic bronchitis), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and occupational lung diseases. These diseases can affect the...
Dermatologists treat a wide variety of skin complex conditions. There are many challenges associated with reporting diagnoses such as the specificity and granularity of ICD-10 codes. Relying on a medical coding company that specializes in dermatology medical billing...
