Coding experts in established medical coding companies are well-versed in the use of various modifiers to comply with industry guidelines. Simple two-character designators that indicate how the code for the procedure or service should be applied for the claim,...
The most common skin and soft tissue infections that family physicians treat are superficial and small abscesses. When it comes to assigning the CPT codes, two key pieces of information are required: The location of the abscess The method of treatment, such as,...
Hypertensive heart disease, the main cause of death associated with hypertension or high blood pressure, refers to heart failure, coronary artery disease, and enlargement of the heart. Compared to the ICD-9-CM code for hypertensive heart disease (402.90), ICD-10-CM...
Now that ICD-10-CM implementation is well on its way, it is evident as to how various specialties have been affected by the changes. Providers can ensure appropriate reimbursement only by documenting diagnoses in sufficient detail or a higher level of specificity to...
A common eye condition that can cause permanent blindness, glaucoma is estimated to affect over 3 million Americans. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, the condition accounts for over 10 million visits to...
