Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the painful condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway…
Innovaccer, which develops data tools to help health systems with accountable care and population health management, has published a new research paper focused on the ways advanced machine learning algorithms…
Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its national coverage policy for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). ABPM is a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses a device…
Clinical diagnostic laboratory tests range from routine chemical measurements like blood glucose or sodium to complex examinations for cancer, infectious diseases, or rare inherited disorders. The information they provide is…
The Department of Justice is taking legal action against hospitals, health systems and technology companies for submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid pursuant to the Electronic Health Records Incentive…
If you’re an inpatient hospital coder, you’ve got some good news coming your way. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2019, you’ll have 1,322 fewer ICD-10-PCS codes to deal with. That’s because…
Value-based payment reform will be the key to lowering healthcare costs and improving care quality, according to health economist Michael Chernew, PhD. At AHIP’s 2019 Institute & Expo in Nashville…
When we started our medical billing enterprise in 1994 I had no prior experience at billing any medical claims, not to mention secondary and tertiary. I knew nothing. In fourteen…
It's no secret that today's generation of consumers is much different than 20 years ago (and even 10 years ago). Regardless of what we’re buying or who we’re engaging with,…
Understanding why there’s a need for auditing the auditors. I frequently encounter complaints by healthcare providers that when they are undergoing Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), and,…
CMS posted changes to the ICD-10-CM codes for fiscal year 2020. Five key points: 1. There were 71,932 ICD-10-CM codes for fiscal year 2019. The update includes 72,184 codes. 2.…
A recent study found that 25% of healthcare organizations don’t encrypt their patient’s data in the cloud. Sharing data is a crucial aspect in the doctor-patient relationship and keeping that…
Nearly eight billion smartphone users on earth and one billion in North America alone are increasing the focus of technologists and businesses towards this high-tech mobility. Smart device applications are…
The Patient Driven Payment Model is bringing new importance to the ICD-10-CM code set for SNFs. Here’s where the diagnosis codes will come into play. Get a Quick Overview of…
The purpose of D5994: Perio Protect is a prescribed medical device used to treat patients who suffer from periodontal disease. The device is lab-created and used as a “tray” to…
Coding is a major determinant of what dermatologists bill and what they get paid, so it’s critical to keep up with changes to be both compliant and accurate, says Mollie MacCormack, M.D., and…