Diagnostic Coding (ICD-10)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandated the transition to a new set of diagnostic codes, known as ICD-10, for electronic health care transactions starting from October 1, 2015. ICD-10 is a classification system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is used for mortality coding and classification. The U.S. developed ICD-10-CM […]
Modifiers in Medical Coding
Modifiers play a crucial role in medical coding by providing additional information about procedures, services, and supplies. They are two-character codes added to CPT® or HCPCS Level II codes to convey specific details about an encounter, such as variations in the service or procedure or involvement of multiple providers or locations. Accurate use of modifiers […]
Procedure Coding (CPT and HCPCS)
Procedure coding plays a crucial role in the accurate classification and description of medical procedures and services. Two coding systems commonly used in the healthcare industry are CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System). Understanding these coding systems is essential for accurate billing, reimbursement, and communication among healthcare professionals, insurance companies, […]