Intestinal infectious diseases remain one of the most commonly reported medical conditions worldwide, leading to millions of outpatient visits and significant healthcare spending each year. In the ICD-10-CM code range A00–A09, these conditions include cholera, typhoid fever, shigellosis, foodborne illnesses, viral gastroenteritis, and other bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections affecting the digestive tract. Accurate coding […]
Medical coding plays a crucial role in accurate billing, compliance, and timely reimbursement. Among the many codes that providers use, CPT Code 59812 is one that often requires clarity due to its specific clinical application and documentation needs. At Allzone, a trusted medical coding and billing company, we specialize in helping providers eliminate coding errors, […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated the educational and operations testing phase of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program. During this period, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) began accepting AUC-related modifiers and HCPCS G-Codes on claims for advanced diagnostic imaging services provided to Medicare Part B patients. Understanding AUC Program Requirements Under the […]



