tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43990698577104090092020-09-21T10:26:08.222-07:00Medical Billing and Coding Online free resources on Education, Certifications (AHIMA, AAPC), Schools, Careers, Conferences, Jobs, Salary, ICD 9, ICD 10, CPT Codes, EMR, Softwares, Medicare, Medicaid and Healthcare IT News.Adnan Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649149066792703854noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-64767521086648887182020-07-26T12:52:00.002-07:002020-07-26T13:48:19.712-07:00

Get Telehealth Psychiatric Services CPT Coding updates for Psychiatry, Psychological and Neuropsychological billing. Telehealth is on rise due to COVID-19 pandemic. People are avoiding travelin and expercicing social distancing. This lead CMS to cover more than 80 additional services. Geographic and originating site Medicare telehealth reimbursement restrictions are waived for mental health

Adnan Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649149066792703854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-30255322302608508342020-07-26T12:46:00.002-07:002020-07-26T12:51:52.211-07:00

Learn about the new COVID-19 Tests CPT Codes 87426, 86328 and 86769 for 2020-2021 to submit your medical billing claims without rejection. American Medical Association (AMA) has updated Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) with COVID-19 billing coding. The new procedure codes cover antigen tests for novel coronavirus infection diagnosis. CPT Editorial Panel during a special meeting approved

Adnan Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649149066792703854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-11334607442583729472017-11-24T00:43:00.000-08:002017-11-24T00:44:18.416-08:00

The trend of Electronic/Digital health insurance ID cards is catching on among patients and physicians. Healthcare industry should expect to see an increase in patients coming up at the front desk with Electronic health insurance ID cards instead of physical cards. Consumerism is being discussed everywhere in healthcare and the number one topic is patient convenience. Patients now have similar

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133262582088635460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-89642162373014253952016-07-10T14:42:00.000-07:002016-07-12T09:48:41.790-07:00

J0696 HCPCS, 90788 CPT, 99201-99215 E/M codes for Rocephin shot (Ceftriaxone) injection (IV/IM) can increase revenue, when used in the right combination. Yes, you read it right, Rocephin Shot (Ceftriaxone IV Injection) coding can increase medical reimbursement revenue. Yes, it is ethically and legally possible by billing for the procedure, the supply, and the E/M service correctly. Rocephin (

Adnan Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649149066792703854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-33746080440681033432016-06-28T09:13:00.000-07:002016-06-28T09:13:02.422-07:00

ICD-9 (847.2) and ICD-10 (S33.5XXA) codes are used for Back injuries (Lumbar Sprain) coding and billing to health insurances in medical documentation. One of the most common health problem prevailing in the United States, today is the lumbar sprain. This can be further explained as lumbar muscle strain or lower back muscle pain. Lumbar muscle strain is caused due to the stretching of the

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133262582088635460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-54226325365578893092016-06-23T08:24:00.000-07:002016-06-23T08:24:04.077-07:00

Peter Parker splendidly appeared in Spiderman 2 saying "I'm back", then immediately falling down on a car and moaning "Oh my back". If you have ever got a backache, you are not alone. Back pain is a very common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point of their lives. Low back pain, backache, lumbago or lumbar pain is a common disorder involving the muscles and bones of the

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133262582088635460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-85485591797701297432016-06-14T14:20:00.002-07:002016-06-14T14:20:18.024-07:00

Cervical radiculopathy is the damage or disturbance of nerve function. It usually occurs if one of the nerve roots near the cervical vertebrae is compressed. Damage to nerve roots in the cervical area can cause pain and the loss of sensation along the nerve's pathway into the arm and hand, depending on where the damaged roots are located. Such kind of damage can occur as a result of pressure

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-79329596348175920912016-06-10T08:19:00.000-07:002016-06-10T22:58:52.614-07:00

Cellulitis is bacterial infection of the skin tissues that are present under the skin. Cellulitis is an infection that involves the deeper layers of the skin i.e. the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Mostly cellulitis appears in areas where the skin has broken open, such as the skin near ulcers or surgical wounds. Cellulitis is caused by Staph bacteria (Streptococcus & Staphylococcus). These both

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-29558827938731128342016-06-09T14:58:00.000-07:002016-06-09T15:00:04.242-07:00

Cervicalgia is the term which is used for neck pain that does not radiate outward. However, It is different from normal neck pain and radiculopathy. This pain is caused generally by other than nerve compression in the neck. The muscles in the neck are under continual pressure to maintain posture and hold up the considerable weight of the skull and brain which averages around 10lbs. As we

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-61215332935252224082016-06-07T04:10:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.806-07:00

An alteration in mental status usually refers to general changes in brain function, such as confusion, memory loss, loss of alertness, loss of orientation, defects in judgment or thought, unusual or strange behavior, poor regulation of emotions, and disruptions in perception, psychomotor skills, and behavior. Change in behavior can happen suddenly or over days. Altered mental status represents

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-14060164002266250612016-06-06T09:00:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.752-07:00

A medical condition that involves partial displacement of a bone in the neck and as a result, gives rise to headaches, especially those classified under muscle tension headaches, is known as Cervicogenic Headache. In most cases, it is really hard for sufferers to distinguish such headaches from migraine. It is so because some people with this headache can be a little sensitive to light and

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-23958417799000876182016-06-05T04:00:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.766-07:00

Bradycardia means that the human heart beats slower as usual. Normal heart beat rate is  60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower than normal. Slow heart beat can be perfect normal in some people and at the same time, it can be a sign of problem in some others. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Like

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-21524546416385700062016-06-04T14:44:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.761-07:00

A condition which is marked by the swelling of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum or breastbone. It looks like a junction and it is referred as the costosternal joint. It is considered as the most common cause behind chest pain in adolescents and children. According to doctors, approximately 650,000 cases of chest pain arise every year in young people of age group 10-21 years. The

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-92221665524712553252016-05-25T07:20:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.827-07:00

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy. It  is a histologic diagnosis which is characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate. BPH is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which are divided into storage, voiding, and symptoms which occur after urination. Usually men develop enlargement of prostate

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-63997356148159300992016-05-10T14:15:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.810-07:00

Leukopenia, also known as basophilic leukopenia is a condition where a person has an abnormally low white blood cell count and has a direct affect on the body’s immune system. There are several other terms that describe this condition such as decreased blood eosinophil number, eosinopenia,, granulocyte count below reference range, monocytopenia, and plasmacytopenia. The most dangerous thing

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-67526216931948903102016-05-09T10:42:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.815-07:00

Although most physicians are aware of S1Q3T3 Pulmonary Embolism ECG/EKG Classic Pattern. It is not every day you get to see a classic EKG finding for Pulmonary Embolism. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. In most of the cases it is caused by blood clots traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream. The diagnosis of Pulmonary

Adnan Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649149066792703854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-12695800557891151562016-05-05T13:18:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.747-07:00

Like many other  codes, AMA made several changes in the Pathology and Laboratory  in 2015. The CPT code set has changed to a large extent. There were 28 new codes added, 11 deleted codes and 50 revised codes.   Similarly, in molecular diagnostics, the scope of the molecular pathology services codes have increased yet again for 2016, with the addition of eight new Tier 1 codes and seven new

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-18124084475556331312016-05-05T12:44:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.757-07:00

Bone mineral density (BMD) is very important in terms of human health. People having trouble regarding bone pain or difficulties in movement are often recommended to do a bone mineral density test. It  can be measured with a variety of techniques in a variety of central or peripheral.  Central may include hip or spine sites and peripheral like wrist, finger, heel sites.  BMD measurements are

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-85907376549288461132016-05-04T10:17:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.823-07:00

A graphic record of electrical potentials produced by cardiac tissue is called Electrocardiography. An electrographic tracing is created when electrical impulses produced by the heart spread to the body surface where they are detected by electrodes connected to a recording device. The ECG is valuable in the evaluation and management of primary diseases of the heart, pericardium and coronary

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-36264921640832807352016-05-04T08:36:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.775-07:00

Abdominal aortogram is generally used to study aorta region. This study is same like coding for CPT code for angiogram which includes injection of contrast and taking their images. It is said that study of Aortogram is very complex for medical coders. For coders who want to pursue a career in coding should really know how these procedures are performed. In order to study aorta, contrast

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-73595033383594394162016-05-04T04:23:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.819-07:00

The premature expulsion of the products of conception from the uterus is known as Abortion. It can be embryo or a non-viable fetus. In simple words, the coding or labeling of the medical report named as spontaneous abortion may be somewhat problematic. The CPT codes properly use the medical term abortion. For abortion, another term “interrupted pregnancy” is often used. It refers to a

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-40661009489130181042016-05-03T03:43:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.784-07:00

Cystography is performed to study the lower urinary tract. It is used to evaluate different conditions like hydronephrosis, hematuria, bladder cancer, vesicoureteral reflux and bladder polyps. Using a urinary catheter, radiocontrast is instilled in the bladder, and X-ray imaging is performed. Cystography can be used to evaluate bladder cancer, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder polyps, and 

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-53457394752464232962016-04-30T07:14:00.001-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.797-07:00

Pelvic pain is any pain in the area of the pelvis, which is the lower part of the abdomen between the hip bones. There are so many other terminologies for Pelvic pain. It is also known as abnormal development of female secondary sexual characteristics. Pelvic pain is also termed as female acute pelvic pain, acute pain in female pelvis, acute pelvic pain female and chadwick’s sign. In addition to

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-36341528932436030362016-04-30T07:06:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.779-07:00

Hidradenitis is combination of two Greek words i.e. Hidros and adenos. In simple word sweat gland. Some authors also use the term "apocrinitis" rather than hidradenitis due to the fact that  this disease appears to primarily affect the apocrine glands,  Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) poses a difficult problem for both the physician and the patient as a very little progress has been made in

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399069857710409009.post-30845464950197822052016-04-29T14:47:00.000-07:002016-06-08T04:16:47.770-07:00

In medical world, Hidradenitis is considered as one of the most common mis-coded condition. It  is commonly incorrectly documented which leads to mis-coding.  Hidradenitis is simply an inflammation of the sweat glands. In professional language, it is defined as a chronic suppurative disease that produces scarring of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Clinically visible are at least two

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05167549003145473943noreply@blogger.com0