As discussed in Part I of this article, coding for procedures in all specialties is often a complex process. In Part I we discussed common areas that are prone to erroneous coding in orthopedics, ...

The number of disreputable healthcare providers trying to scam the system is increasing, and knowing where schemes tend to appear is the first defense in fighting fraud, according to Healthcare ...

The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world. With over 346 million people, there is a high demand for healthcare experts in various medical fields, including medical ...

Medical school curriculum is heavy in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and clinical rotations or clerkships. There is very little, if any, instruction on proper coding and billing for ...

In the vast majority of states, hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease. Even in the few states that are the exception, diagnosis is limited to the scope of care delivered by hygienists and ...

The FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines bring significant updates, including detailed rules for coding multiple sites and a major overhaul of HIV coding conventions. Staying compliant means ...