Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a critical role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations across the United States. They are reimbursed...
Medical Billing and Medical Coding for Kidney Stones Guidelines Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals that form in the kidneys. They can range in size from tiny grains to large stones and can cause significant pain, infection,...
Medical Coding and the AAPC Code of Ethics: Navigating Remote Medical Coding with Integrity In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, medical coders are integral to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of medical billing processes. The AAPC (American...
Guidelines for Billing and Medical Coding Knee Replacement Surgery Knee replacement surgery, also known as Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) or Partial Knee Arthroplasty (PKA), involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial prosthesis. Accurate medical coding...
Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines for Wound Care Wound care is a specialized area of medical practice that involves treating injuries or conditions that disrupt the skin's integrity, including chronic wounds, burns, ulcers, surgical wounds, and other types of...
Highlights from the Medical Coding Federal Registrar: Updates on Medical Coding and Reimbursement Policies The medical coding Federal Registrar regularly publishes updates on medical coding policies, reimbursement rates, and regulations that affect healthcare...
Guidelines for Medical Coding and Billing Denials Medical coding and billing denials are a common challenge in healthcare revenue cycle management. These denials can occur for various reasons, such as incorrect codes, lack of medical necessity, or incomplete...
Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines for Artificial Openings Artificial openings are surgically created openings in the body, commonly referred to as stomas or ostomies, used to divert bodily waste or provide access for medical treatments. These can include...
In ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification), the 7th character and the placeholder "X" are used for specific coding purposes. Here's a breakdown of both: 7th Character The 7th character is an important component in...
What Is Included in a Surgical Package? A Guide to Medical Coding In the world of medical coding, understanding the components of a "surgical package" is essential for accurate billing and reimbursement. A surgical package, also known as a "global surgical package,"...