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Cracking The Code: Cardiac Stress Test

CARDIAC STRESS TEST

A cardiac stress test is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the heart performance under physical stress. It is used to detect coronary artery disease (CAD), arrhythmias, or other heart-related conditions. This test helps physicians to understand the heart performance when it’s working in harder situation rather than at rest. Types of Cardiac Stress Tests:….

AI Revolutionizing Medical Coding and Billing in Healthcare

Use of AI in medical coding and billing

AI is revolutionizing various sectors, and healthcare is no exception. The integration of AI into medical coding and billing processes is not only enhancing efficiency but also significantly improving accuracy and compliance. This article delves into how AI is reshaping the healthcare industry, particularly focusing on medical coding and billing.

Partial Hospitalization: What, Why & Benefits

Partial Hospitalization is a short term program for stabilizing mental and behavioral health and used to treat  substance use. In partial hospitalization patient  reside in their home, there are no need to admit in hospital. But a team of physician and nurse  coordinates with patient in all seven days in a week Suicidal  cases are….

Understanding Medical Billing: Systems, Processes, and Codes

A detailed illustration of the medical billing process, showing key steps like patient registration, insurance verification, charge entry, claim submission

Medical billing is a critical component of the healthcare industry, ensuring that healthcare providers are reimbursed for their services. It is a complex and multi-step process that involves the submission and management of claims to health insurance companies, which are responsible for covering the costs of medical services.

How do Status Indicator influence the reimbursement in Medical Billing?

A Status indicator explains the payment methodology for outpatient hospital services. It determines that under what payment system the service are paid. It is appended with every HCPCS code to identify the particular services or procedure described by the code would be paid under the hospital OPPS. Hospital outpatient services may include:- Types of Indicator….

A Sound Knowledge of : Status Indicator A, B, C & D

Status Indicator A Status Indicator A covers services provide to a hospital outpatient setting. These services are paid under a fee schedule or payment system other than the OPPS. Services Covered:- These services are not paid under OPPS. Its paid by FI/MACs under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS. Above services are….

Vomiting Syndrome : A rare diagnosis

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare disease and generally  affects to children. As it is rare some patients are misdiagnosed. It is a disorder that appears with sudden, repeated attacks of nausea and vomiting that can last from a few hours to several days. Its a type of abdominal migraine with recurrent vomiting. Symptoms Major….