Add-on code 0172T is used for the insertion of posterior spinous process distraction device (including necessary removal of bone or ligament for insertion and imaging guidance), lumbar; each ...

Coding is one of those dismal sciences that makes a big impact, but isn't exactly the sexiest part of a hospital's operations. This time around, however, the coding geeks had their day. Hospital chain ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the National Center for Health Statistics have issued updated ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines for the latter half of fiscal year 2026. The release ...

Coding is based on detailed information that is very specific. When documentation leaves more questions than answers, the resolution would be to query the physician to verify the procedure performed ...

Berlin, Germany, July 20, 2012 --ICRC-Weyer GmbH has announced an enhancement to their medical coding procedures for drug development processes. Until recently, the company had been utilizing limited ...

On October 1, 2014, all health plans, health data clearinghouses, and health care providers that transmit health information electronically must use a new, significantly broader, coding system, called ...

When is the last time your hospital, health system or organization looked at codes and clinical documentation to ensure everything was compliant with law and best practices? If revenue cycle teams are ...

Business Dynamics Limited (BDL), a full-service provider of practice management services, tools and education for the spine specialist, announced today they will be showcasing CaseCoderâ„¢, the first ...