While emergency medical procedures continued to be provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, non-emergency, in-patient procedures had been put on hold with the aim to keep patients and providers safe and to ensure capacity to care for COVID-19 patients. As discussed in...
Digestive conditions or diseases are disorders of the digestive tract – called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A number of conditions can affect the GI tract and can have an impact on digestion and a person’s overall health. In certain cases, some conditions...
Knowing the basics of CPT and ICD 10 coding, modifier use and payer guidelines is essential for physicians to get paid for the services they provide. Errors in CPT and ICD -10 coding can not only lead to loss of revenue but also cause compliance problems and attract...
Regarded as a common and complex form of arthritis, gout causes sudden pain, redness, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. The condition is caused by the buildup of crystals made of a substance called uric acid in your joints. Factors that increase the uric acid...
Precise, complete, trustworthy, and timely documentation is critical to validate services provided, reduce risks, and improve patient care. With accurate clinical documentation, a medical billing company can help healthcare providers submit valid claims for...