Knee arthroscopy is an effective and frequently used tool for diagnosing knee conditions such as meniscus tears and cartilage wear. Orthopedic surgeons and their medical coding service providers need to understand the different types of CPT codes involved as well as...
This update replaces our March 6, 2017 blog “Medical Coding and Billing for Advance Care Planning”. As a medical billing and coding company that keeps track of the evolving reimbursement scenario, we had reported on the addition of advance care planning...
Knowing Local Coverage Determination (LCD) policies is crucial for appropriate reimbursement for trigger point injections. The CPT codes for injections into trigger points for myofascial pain syndrome are based on the number of muscles treated: 20552 –...
As the complexity of the medical coding process increases with the transition to ICD-10 and annual CPT code updates, there is a need for revenue cycle management solutions that will promote accurate billing. The demand for healthcare services is growing with the aging...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition treated by primary care physicians, sleep specialists, surgeons, dentists, mental health professionals, and ear, nose and throat physicians. This chronic breathing disorder is diagnosed through an in-lab sleep study...
