Basics of Coding for Hypertension Associated with Diabetes Most coders are still confused about which is the correct code for hypertension associated with diabetes. If you look carefully, hypertension is not listed as a specified complication. Hypertension is considered a circulatory complication so the correct code could be E11.59 rather than the more unspecified code […]
Improving Coding for Hypertension Associated with Diabetes
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Internal Medicine Billing Tips
What is the difference between other types of medical billing and internal medicine billing? In order to understand the differentiation, we require to identify the various properties of internal medicine. Internists offer care for a number of medical issues including serious and chronic conditions and face many challenges when it comes to billing provided services. […]
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Tips To Shorten The Claim Length
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the commercial process that uses medical billing software, which healthcare facilities use to track patient care episodes from registration and appointment scheduling to the final payment of a balance. In simple terms, it refers to the process of tracking the payments for the services rendered at a provider’s office, from […]
How To Explore Untapped Potential Of Your Practice?
Today, the majority of deaths worldwide are due to four noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and respiratory diseases; most of these deaths are potentially preventable. Four sets of behaviors contribute to the high and growing burden of noncommunicable disease: consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and highly processed foods, as well as […]
OB-GYN Billing: The Cross Road Between Over Coding and Perfect Coding
Efficient billing practices enable stronger financial health for OB-GYN billing with appropriate reimbursement being at the forefront. The focus is to ensure denial of free claims and a subsequent increase in revenue for OB-GYN Billing, has been significant for the clients. Gain an edge over the competitors with a smooth billing process that will leave […]
Choosing the Right Internal Medicine Billing Solution
According to a Physician Compensation survey conducted by Sullivan, Cotter, and Associates, specialty physicians across the US saw a 1.9% increase in their compensation in 2014. Internal medicine physicians also experienced a two percent change in their compensation between 2013 and 2014. The median total cash compensation for them recorded in 2014 is $213,428. Even […]
Internal Medicine Practices Handling A Unique Billing Process Gain From Specialized Medical Billing
Medical billing can be challenging for all types of medical practices; however, for internal medicine physicians/internists, it can be even trickier as the billing procedure for them is quite unique. Why is billing unique for internists? For majority of medical conditions, patients first go to internal medicine practitioners for diagnosis and basic treatment. From there […]