Guidelines & Tips for Coding and Billing Observation Services Observation services play a vital role in patient care, providing short-term treatment and monitoring to determine whether a patient needs to be admitted or can be discharged. Accurate billing and...
Medical Coding Guidelines and Tips for Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, classified under inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Accurate medical coding for Crohn’s disease is essential for proper...
Guidelines & Tips for Billing and Medical Coding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting millions of women of reproductive age. Because it involves a wide range of symptoms and comorbidities,...
Medical Coding Guidelines & Tips for Coding & Billing CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a common but complex surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease. For medical coders and billers, accurately...
Understanding the Revenue Cycle in Medical Coding & Billing In the healthcare industry, revenue cycle management (RCM) is the financial backbone that keeps a practice or facility running smoothly. At the heart of the revenue cycle are medical coding and billing,...
Billing and Medical Coding for Ultrasound: Guidelines & Tips Ultrasound, or sonography, is a widely used diagnostic tool in modern healthcare. Accurate billing and medical coding for ultrasound are essential to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with payer...
Medical Coding Guidelines & Tips for Coding and Billing X-Rays Radiology services, particularly X-rays, are commonly performed procedures in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Accurate medical coding of X-ray services are crucial to ensure compliance, avoid...
The High Cost of Errors in Medical Coding and Billing – and How to Prevent Them Medical coding and billing are the financial backbone of healthcare systems, ensuring providers are reimbursed accurately for their services. But even minor errors in this process can lead...
FREE CEU's Maintaining your AAPC certification is crucial for staying competitive in the ever-evolving field of medical coding. One effective way to maximize your AAPC credential is by earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Fortunately, there are numerous...
Transitioning Careers Whether you’re coming from retail, teaching, finance, or another healthcare role, transitioning into medical coding is an exciting move—but one that requires more than just completing a certification. In today’s competitive job market, your...