Getting the correct ICD-10 code for asthma is critical for proper medical billing and reimbursement. Asthma is a complex chronic condition with a wide range of severity and symptoms, which is reflected in the detailed codes within the ICD-10 system. Correctly coding for asthma, and respiratory conditions in general, can be challenging. Many healthcare providers […]
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 […]
CHICAGO – Much of remote digital health depends on the Current Procedural Terminology, or the CPT code set, which opened the door to payment for remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring. Providers should be aware of CPT changes, especially for any codes that may be going away at the end of the public health […]
Medical coding is an essential aspect of healthcare in that it translates diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into alphanumeric codes. The processes involved in medical coding is complex, however, so errors can often result in payment delays and significant financial losses. The most common errors leading to delays and lost revenue are tracking down […]