ICD 10 Codes for Acne
Although acne is one of the most common skin conditions amongst teenagers, it can affect people of all ages. A chronic, inflammatory condition of the skin, acne causes pimple...
ICD 10 Codes for High Cholesterol
ICD 10 – Did you know?
International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a system used by clinicians and other healthcare providers to code and classify all signs, abnormal f...
Understanding FQHCs and FQHC Billing
The healthcare system is complicated. Healthcare professionals and institutions serve patients from different regions, backgrounds and with different finances. But every huma...
Does ICD-10 Coding for Migrane Give You a Headache?
Migraine
A common neurological disorder, migraine ends up giving the patient a terrible headache. Migraines can be triggered due to various reasons including hormonal changes...
Maternal – Fetal Medicine Billing and CPT Codes
Tremendous advances have been made in healthcare during pregnancy and child birth. From basic check-ups to advanced screenings, obstetrical procedures strive to ensure the sa...
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 stop...
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 o...
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 ...
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 th...
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 c...
