The Difference Between ICD and CPT Code in Medical Billing
Imagine a patient visits a clinic for severe knee pain. The doctor treats them, and the clinic submits a claim. A few weeks later, the insurance company denies payment. Why?…
Imagine a patient visits a clinic for severe knee pain. The doctor treats them, and the clinic submits a claim. A few weeks later, the insurance company denies payment. Why?…
A patient arrives in the emergency department, restless and unable to answer simple questions. Another is found in a nursing home bed, staring blankly, not responding to her name. In…
Imagine a patient comes into the emergency department with shortness of breath and fever. Blood tests show a mildly elevated troponin level. The electrocardiogram is normal and there is no…
Accurate coding in oncology is vital because it impacts not only billing but also long-term patient care and medical records. In breast cancer cases, coders must carefully distinguish between an…
Left knee pain is one of the most frequent complaints seen in clinics, physical therapy centers, and orthopedic practices. For medical coders, choosing the correct left knee pain ICD-10 code…
Correct coding is not just a billing problem. It affects how its patients are taken care of, advances research and ensures the reliability of healthcare data. When formulating a history…
If you work in healthcare or medical coding, you’ve probably encountered cases of low sodium. Knowing the correct ICD-10 code is important for accurate billing, clinical communication, and patient safety.…
Medical coding is the foundation of modern healthcare billing and patient record-keeping. Among the different coding systems, the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) is the global standard for…
When you look up “ICD-10 code for OA,” what you really want is clarity. Osteoarthritis (OA) has several ICD-10 codes, and each one depends on the type of OA, the…
If you are a healthcare provider or medical coder, you know how critical accuracy is when documenting patient conditions. Even more simple things like knees pain can be problematic unless…