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  • Medical Coding Tips and Tricks

    Medical coding is a field on the up. It’s no secret the healthcare sector needs able medical coders. They have the important task of assigning universal alphanumeric codes to procedures, diagnoses, medical services, and equipment. Creativity and general smartness are the hallmarks of a good coder. But you need to follow the rules as best […]

  • HAAD Examination | HAAD Examination For Nurses

    What is HAAD-RN ? HAAD-RN stands for Healh Authority Abu Dhabi For Nurses. It was started to maintain the standards of health care professional in Abu Dhabi, UAE. HAAD exams are used to evaluate the capability of a health professional both in clinical knowledge and Skills. If you’re a nurse who wished to work in Abu Dhabi, then you […]

  • Key on Components for Accurate ROS Count

    When your physician provides an evaluation and management (E/M) service, a vital part of the history component is the review of systems (ROS). In short: There are three levels of ROS, and your level of ROS coding will need to be spot on if you’re to choose the proper code. Consequences: If you choose the […]

  • How Coding Guidelines Define “New Patient”

    The distinction between new patient and established patient is vital for correct evaluation and management (E/M) code assignment, coding compliance, and reimbursement. CPT defines an established patient as one who “has received a professional service from the physician/qualified health care professional or another physician/qualified health care professional of the exact same specialty and sub-specialty who […]

  • Podiatry Practice Increase Revenue with Outsourced Billing Service

    Podiatry billing like every other specialty billing faces its own set of challenges. Unskilled billing staff and inefficient billing practices can work havoc on the RCM process of your practice. Outsourcing the revenue cycle management of a podiatry practice to a medical billing expert can maximize claims payments and keep the practice compliant to governmental […]

  • What is ICD-10?

    ICD-10 is the 10th updated edition of the ICD codes and will replace the United States’ current ICD-9 system. ICD-10 has the following two parts: