Is the Problem-Oriented Medical Records (POMR) Approach Worth the Effort?
If you are a doctor, chances are that you know about POMR. And that means that you are either in one of two camps: You either love POMR or you hate it.
But have you ever stopp...
ICD 10 Coding and Documentation for Dermatology
Clinical documentation has been around for centuries. There are records from the 18th and 19th centuries that show the detailed observation and findings recorded by doctors of...
The Difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 Codes
ICD 9 codes were replaced by ICD 10 on October 01, 2015 as they had some inherent issues which were addressed and rectified in ICD 10.
However, it is important to understand t...
Best Guide for Modifiers in Medical Billing in 2018
An important tool in the coding process; modifiers in medical billing and modifiers in medical coding are used to further describe a service or procedure. So important are the...
Key Differences Between Inpatient Coding and Outpatient Coding
One of the most important considerations during the medical billing and coding process is to choose whether the patient is an inpatient or an outpatient. Based on the ch...
5 Practice Management Tips to Increase Efficiency
We all work hard – but the key differentiator lies in whether we work smart too! Efficiency can be defined as the state or quality of being able to accomplish something with t...
