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  • New ICD-10 Codes for 2022 Have a Strong Focus on Social Determinants of Health

    New ICD-10 Codes for 2022 Have a Strong Focus on Social Determinants of Health

    Many of the 191 new ICD-10 codes that go into effect Oct. 1, 2021, can be found in Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services. Many of these codes will help you add crucial details about a patient’s life to their medical record because many of these codes involve social determinants…

  • Telehealth’s Limits: Battle Over State Lines and Licensing Threatens Patients Options

    If you live in one state, does it matter that the doctor treating you online is in another? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and the ability to conduct certain virtual appointments may be nearing an end. Televisits for medical care took off during the worst days of the pandemic, quickly becoming commonplace. Most states and…

  • Cloud-Based versus Server Based EHR Comparison

    Cloud-Based versus Server Based EHR Comparison

    Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, small, independent health care practices have changed workflows to accommodate telemedicine visits with patients. Some physicians, providers, and staff may also work from home occasionally.

  • Communicating with Sunrise Services

    Communicating with Sunrise Services

    We live in extraordinary times. When COVID-19 first began wreaking havoc on society and businesses, we posted an update on our website announcing our commitment and ability to maintain our support of clients using our RCM, practice management, EHR, consultant, and electronic services. With much of our staff working from home, we have maintained our…

  • Vaping: How Are We Supposed to Code This?

    Vaping: How Are We Supposed to Code This?

    The FDA Commissioner announced in the fall of 2018 that middle and high school students using e-cigarettes and vaping had reached epidemic proportions.

  • A Billers Perspective of MDsuite

    A Billers Perspective of MDsuite

    As a biller, you want to enter charges as quickly and accurately as possible, but it can be time-consuming moving from screen to screen. In MDsuite, you never have to leave the posting screen, saving considerable time.

  • Reporting Cardiac Stress Tests

    Interpretation only, or supervision, too? The answer affects your coding. If coding for cardiac stress tests makes you want to pull your hair out, you are not alone. Understanding the nuances of the appropriate stress test codes can be tricky. Here’s how to avoid the confusion so you can seamlessly report stress tests. Notice What…

  • Clear up EOB Confusion

    Clear up EOB Confusion

    Remember: An EOB is not a bill. Working in the healthcare field, you know that acronyms are a part of your daily life. From the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); to local coverage determinations (LCDs); to relative value units (RVUs) — as a coder, you are constantly bombarded by acronyms. It’s common for one…

  • 4 Common Myths on Reporting Heart Failure Dx Codes

    ICD-10 can be tricky to master with the sheer number of diagnoses to choose from, sequencing rules, and special notes. However, you don’t have to sacrifice precious dollars in your cardiology practice.