Avoid Common Mistakes in Treating Hyperkalemia
Common electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia and high potassium levels are brought on by variations in potassium consumption, modified excretion, or transcellular alterations. Diabetics and gastrointestinal losses are prominent causes of hypokalemia, whereas kidney sickness, hyperglycemia, and medication use are the main causes of hyperkalemia. Severe potassium problems have the potential to cause neuromuscular dysfunction […]
Understanding Left Heart Cath CPT Codes for Accurate Billing
Cardiac catheterization is an analytical process used by cardiologists or a group of cardiology fellows, nurses, and operators to measure the blood channel supply of the patient’s heart. To identify or handle a variety of cardiac conditions, such as blocked arteries or improper heartbeats, a catheter is a small, flexible tube implanted via a blood […]
How To Reduce Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/CVD:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which also raises morbidity and death, is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The risk of CVD mortality doubles and triples in stages 3 and 4 of CKD, respectively. In this complex and reciprocal interplay, each disease advances and increases the incidence of the others. The cardiorenal syndrome, in which […]
Essential Behavioral Health CPT Codes for Accurate Billing
The process of invoicing for behavioral health treatments within the framework of medical billing is a difficult and complex undertaking for healthcare practitioners. Because of the rising demand for mental health medication, providers must develop a tailored billing system that can manage pertinent Medical Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes along with associated services. Different reimbursement […]
Understanding CPT Code 99211: Office Visit Billing Simplified
The 2011 CPT Standard Edition manual defines CPT code 99211 as: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. CPT Code 99211: CPT Code 99211 means “Office or other outpatient visits for the evaluation […]
Understanding GV Modifier in Medical Billing for Hospice Care
GV modifier in medical billing: To identify that a patient received care from a physician who is not affiliated with a hospice but is being treated for a condition unconnected to their terminal illness, the patient may include the GV modifier in their medical billing. The GV modifier can be explained as follows: GV Modifier […]
CPT Code 29875: Comprehensive Guide to Knee Arthroscopy Billing
The 29875 CPT code denotes a knee arthroscopy, which is a surgical operation that entails the evaluation and treatment of the knee joint through microscopic incisions using a small camera and tools. This code is often used for procedures that address concerns such as meniscus tears, cartilage degradation, or other knee-related ailments, allowing for minimally […]
FQHC Medical Billing
Federally qualified health centers, or FQHCs, are government-funded health facilities that offer essential medical treatment to residents in underprivileged areas and those with minimal or no insurance coverage. For the FQHC medical billing services to continue to be compliant and enable the facility to offer worthwhile services that improve patient outcomes, accuracy is a critical […]
Maternal – Fetal Medicine Billing and CPT Codes
Fetal Medicine Billing and CPT Codes: Pregnancy-related healthcare has undergone tremendous change, providing a wide range of treatments from preconception to postpartum care. Healthcare practitioners now need to grasp the nuances of billing and coding for pregnancy-related treatments due to the development of maternal fetal medicine. Although the mother and the fetus’s health are monitored […]
Billing for E & M Codes
Today, a medical practice’s productivity and efficiency depend heavily on its ability to code and charge for evaluation and management (E/M). CPT codes in the range of 99202 to 99499 are used in billing for E & M codes. These are services rendered by a doctor or other medical practitioner who is in charge of […]
