Medical coding

The Coding Clinic, disseminated by the American Hospital Association (AHA), provides essential clarifications regarding the implementation of ICD-10-PCS coding standards; however, the terminology and protocols it mentions may often appear…

Chapter 10: Respiratory System The AHA responded to an inquiry regarding left vocal cord paralysis resulting from the sacrifice of the laryngeal nerve during a parathyroidectomy. The patient was evaluated…

Basics of CPT code 99024 Medical coders play a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant documentation of services rendered by healthcare providers. One such code, CPT code 99024, is…

Basics about CPT code  99091 CPT code 99091; Collection and interpretation of physiologic data (eg, ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring) digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to…

Historically, many patients have only sought medical attention when experiencing illness. However, modern healthcare initiatives, particularly under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), emphasize preventive care and early detection services as…

CMS Proposes Significant ICD-10-CM Code Updates in the FY 2026 IPPS Proposed Rule On April 11, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Fiscal Year (FY)…

Understanding the appropriate use of surgical modifiers is essential for accurate coding and compliance. Recent audits by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have revealed significant billing inaccuracies related to…

Assigning accurate and complete diagnosis codes for diagnostic radiology studies—such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and mammograms—can present a unique challenge, even for experienced medical coders. Unlike other clinical…