Myocardial Infarction has defined six types of MI. The two most commonly encountered are type 1 (primarily due to CAD) and type 2 (primarily due to myocardial supply/demand mismatch). For these two types, MI is defined as myocardial necrosis identified by a rise and/or fall of cardiac biomarkers to or from a level greater than […]
Cardiology billing and coding are complex for several reasons. This specialty experiences regular amendments of key procedure rules, complex contractual adjustments, and codes, and that is the reason while using the modifiers requires attention. However, we know the complexities of this specialty and with many happy clients, we have focussed in providing correct cardiology billing […]
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that allows the doctor to see how well your blood vessels supply your heart. This process is used to diagnose and treat certain cardiovascular conditions. During this procedure, a catheter (long thin tube) is inserted in an artery or vein in your groin, neck, or arm and threaded through your […]
Cardiology billing services are designed to help you maximize collections by meeting government regulations and private payer requirements. Since 2016 when ICD-10 became the official code set for the United States we saw several changes to cardiovascular diagnosis codes. No more hypertension table, we now have a new way to code hypertension (I10 – I15). […]
Cardiology billing and coding comes with multiple procedure rules, complex contractual adjustments, and codes that change regularly. CPT code assignment has the potential to be challenging, particularly when modifiers are used, and staying up to date with new codes, code revisions, and deleted codes takes a significant time investment. Cardiology billing also offers a unique […]
Not only is wound coding and documentation is a daunting task, but also attracts intense inspection from auditors, with severe financial penalties for mistakes. And it’s only gotten more challenging with the new ICD-10 changes. What is included in the wound care billing guidelines 2019? An infected surgical wound, T81.4xxA, is among those 51 codes […]
A healthy heart is essential to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your heart, and sometimes the symptoms that something is wrong are not always obvious. A cardiologist is a health practitioner who specializes in diagnosing problems with the heart and surrounding arteries. What […]
HCC is also known as hierarchical condition category bank on ICD-10 coding. The coding is assigned to risk scores to patients. Each HCC is mapped to a precise ICD-10 code. Let MBC handle your HCC Coding so that you can focus on your core practice. In today’s hyperactive world, it’s easier than ever to connect […]
You’d be facing e a whole slew of cardiology coding and reimbursement changes in 2021 – and if the preview of the ICD-10-CM updates has given you the clue of the awaiting changes, you should know that there are a lot of new, deleted, and revised codes to know. CMS is proposing huge changes for […]
If you are trying to figure out between in-house Vs Outsource medical billing services; there are several considerations to take in. The present landscape for medical practices is a harsh one. Profitability isn’t near what it once was. In order to survive in today’s highly competitive climate your practice what is the best for your […]