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ENT medical coding

Medical Codes Used in ENT Practices: ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and Billing Best Practices

When you visit an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist, your care involves a lot more than an exam and treatment. Behind the scenes, accurate medical coding is critical for insurance reimbursement, patient records, and ongoing care. This blog explores the essential medical codes used in ENT practices, including ICD-10 (diagnosis codes), CPT (procedure codes), and HCPCS (supply/service codes). […]
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Foot Surgery Medical Coding

Medical Codes Used in Foot Surgery Practices: A Complete Guide

When it comes to foot surgery, accurate medical coding is just as essential as skillful surgical technique. Whether you’re a podiatrist, orthopedic surgeon, medical biller, or patient, understanding the medical codes used in foot surgery practices can help ensure correct billing, reduce claim denials, and streamline the healthcare process. This guide explores the most important ICD-10-CM […]
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Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Debridement is a process that involves the removal of foreign material, as well as tissue that is either devitalized or contaminated, until healthy tissue is revealed. Its primary purpose is to clean the affected area and is often performed concurrently with other orthopedic surgical interventions. In my role as an auditor specializing in orthopedics, I […]
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ICD-10-CM S00–T88 Codes

ICD-10-CM S00–T88: Understanding Injury, Poisoning & External Causes

Introduction In the world of healthcare, accurate diagnosis and documentation are essential for effective patient care, billing, and research. One of the most critical tools for this purpose is the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). Within this vast coding system, the code range S00–T88 specifically addresses injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external […]
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End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management: A Comprehensive Guide

End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management: A Comprehensive Guide

End to end RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) encompasses every step in the healthcare payment process, from patient registration to final reimbursement. By adopting a comprehensive RCM approach, healthcare organizations can improve cash flow, minimize errors, and ensure compliance with ever-changing regulations. This blog will explore the components, benefits, and best practices for implementing an end […]
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2026 Lower Extremity Revascularization (LER) Coding Changes

Effective January 1, 2026, the American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced a complete overhaul of the Lower Extremity Revascularization (LER) coding system. The previous code range (37220–37235) has been deleted and replaced by a more granular set of 46 new codes (37254–37299) designed to better reflect modern endovascular techniques and procedural complexity. Key Structural Changes […]
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Accurate ICD-10-CM Codes for Pediatric Eye Care

Accurate ICD-10-CM Codes for Pediatric Eye Care

Accurate ICD-10-CM coding for Pediatric Eye Care becomes straightforward when you know what to look for. With Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month as a timely reminder, it’s an excellent opportunity for pediatric providers to review common eye-related diagnoses seen during vision exams. Here, we’ll guide you through three commonly encountered scenarios in pediatric eye […]
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Cardiac Arrest vs Cardiogenic Shock

Differentiate and Code: Cardiac Arrest vs Cardiogenic Shock

In the world of emergency cardiovascular care, two life-threatening conditions stand out for their urgency and complexity: cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock. Both present immense challenges—not just clinically, but also for medical coders, documentation specialists, and healthcare providers, as correct identification and coding are vital for patient care, reporting, and reimbursement. Understanding the distinctions between […]
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