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What is Electronic Health Record (EHR) An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a digital version of a patient’s medical record that contains information about their health history, diagnoses, medications, allergies, laboratory and imaging results, and other pertinent medical information. EHRs are designed to be accessible to authorized healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, … Read more
Definition of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) refers to the process of managing the financial aspects of a healthcare organization’s interactions with patients, from the initial point of contact through payment collection. It involves managing the administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue. … Read more
As we are moving close to 2024, their are some addition, deletion and revision of ICD 10 PCS codes happening in the coming future. Yes, we hae some 78 new, 14 revised and 5 deleted codes for inpatient medical coders in ICD-10 PCS codes for 2024/ As per the update, the ICD-10-PCS codes for year … Read more
Code description of CPT code 92012 and 92014 Medical coders still have lot of confusion in using Ophthalmological services for new and established patients. If you know the exact reason for which this exams are performed you would easily learn about these codes. I will just share about the established patient in this post and … Read more
Introduction: Stiff Person Syndrome Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, primarily affecting the trunk and limbs. It is caused by the loss of inhibitory neurons in the central nervous system leading to excessive muscle contractions. The onset of symptoms occurs during early adulthood, and the condition … Read more
Basics of CPT code 97124 Generally, massage is a technique of applying light or firm pressure, with different movement styles, using palms, fingers, and thumbs, over body muscles and tissues in order to restore better blood circulation, relax muscles, and stimulate soft tissues. A massage expert or a therapist performs various types of stroking and … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, healthcare providers are facing numerous challenges. One of the most significant obstacles is managing patient carepass effectively. Carepass management is the process of coordinating and tracking patient care across multiple providers and care settings, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and timely care. Carepass management involves identifying and addressing gaps in care, … Read more
Claim Adjustment Group Codes In the healthcare industry, Claim Adjustment Group (CAG) codes serve as a standardized system of categorizing and identifying the various reasons why insurance claims have been denied or adjusted. These codes are used by insurance companies and providers to communicate the reasoning behind the adjustments made to a claim. There are … Read more
Basics of Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARC) Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARC) provide additional information about an adjustment already described by a CARC and communicate information about remittance processing. Remittance advice remark codes are important codes that are used by healthcare providers and insurance companies to communicate important information about medical claims. These codes provide … Read more