Category: Medical Coding

ICD-10 code for Vitamin D deficiency

ICD-10 Code for Vitamin D Deficiency: E55.9 Explained

Vitamin D plays a vital role in maintaining healthy bones, supporting the immune system, and regulating calcium absorption. However, deficiencies in this essential nutrient are common worldwide, often leading to fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, and long-term complications like osteoporosis. For healthcare providers, accurately documenting and coding vitamin D deficiency is essential not only for […]
CPT code 94010

CPT Code 94010: Billing Guidelines, Modifiers, and Reimbursement

Medical billing can be complex, especially when it comes to specialized diagnostic procedures. One commonly used code in pulmonary medicine and respiratory diagnostics is CPT code 94010. Understanding how to correctly bill this code, apply the right modifiers, and maximize reimbursement is essential for physicians, coders, and billing companies. In this article, we’ll cover: What […]
Radiology Coding Guidelines

Radiology Coding Updates 2025: CPT, ICD-10, Modifiers, and MIPS Guidelines

A structured and updated summary of the 2025 Radiology Coding Guidelines, covering procedural codes (CPT), diagnostic codes (ICD-10-CM), and inpatient procedural coding (ICD-10-PCS), along with essential best practices. MAMMOGRAM CODING UPDATES CPT Code Changes No mammography-specific code changes in 2025; general code set updated. NCCI Guidelines Emphasis on specificity and avoiding unbundling. CAD in MRI […]
ICD-10 Code for Cough

ICD-10 Code for Cough: Accurate Coding Made Simple by Allzone

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, accurate medical coding plays a critical role in ensuring proper documentation, streamlined billing, and timely reimbursements. One of the most common symptoms that patients present with across all specialties is a cough—a seemingly simple symptom, but one that requires precise coding to ensure clinical accuracy and financial compliance. At […]