Jan 4, 2017 | Medical billing basics
Hyposmolality and/or hyponatremia E87.0 Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia E87.1 Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia E87.2 Acidosis E87.4 Mixed disorder of acid balance E87.3 Alkalosis Nephrology ICD-10 Codes E87.0 Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia E87.1 Hypo-osmolality...
Dec 31, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity Background A major limitation of external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a curative dose cannot be used because normal tissues cannot be completely protected from the radiation. Conventional x-ray beams...
Dec 27, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Background Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic resonance pulsed fields to induce an electric current in the brain. Repetitive TMS can either decrease or increase the excitability of the targeted...
Dec 15, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Filing Adjustments for a Medicare/Medicaid Claim When a provider has filed a claim with Medicare, Medicare reimburses the claim, then the claim becomes a “crossover” to Medicaid for consideration of payment of the Medicare deductible and/or...
Dec 10, 2016 | Medical billing basics
HYSTERECTOMY Federal regulations governing payment of a hysterectomy under Medicaid (Title XIX) prohibit payment for a hysterectomy under the following circumstances: • If the hysterectomy is performed solely for the purpose of terminating reproductive capability OR •...
Dec 9, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Procedure codes and Description• 43235 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) b brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) $670.47• 43236; with directed submucosal injection(s) any substance...
