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As a medical coding auditor with 12+ years of experience, I’ve resolved $1M+ in denied claims due to incorrect hypertension coding. Let’s break down ICD-10 codes for high blood pressure, including tricky cases like pregnancy and unspecified readings—with real-world examples to keep your claims clean.

Heart disease is a major health problem that affects many people around the world, and commonly results in different kinds of angina pectoris. All kinds of heart disease, atherosclerotic heart disease of the native coronary artery is a major concern for many people, as it can manifest as various forms of angina pectoris. This article will look at what atherosclerotic heart disease of the native coronary artery Disease.

The ICD-10 code for cardiac arrhythmia varies depending on the type and cause of the irregular heartbeat. The general code is I49.9 – Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified, but more specific coding ensures accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement.

Acute kidney failure, also referred to as acute renal failure, is the sudden loss of kidney function, typically due to trauma, infection, medication toxicity, or systemic illness. It differs from chronic kidney disease (CKD), though it often occurs alongside it.

When it comes to accurate medical billing and coding, choosing the right ICD 10 code for COPD is critical. Whether you're a provider documenting a diagnosis or a medical biller submitting claims, getting this code wrong can lead to denials, delays, or even compliance risks.

Billing for anemia diagnoses may appear up-front, but even slight coding errors can delay payments or activate denials. As a trusted medical billing services company, we’ve worked with providers across specialties and we know that get the anemia ICD 10 coding right is critical for revenue success. In this guide, we’ll explain the ICD-10 codes for anemia, discuss the 2025 updates, and share real-world billing tips to help make sure your

As billing professionals and healthcare providers know, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most commonly treated conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings. However, despite their frequency, UTIs are often miscoded, leading to payment delays or outright denials.

As a healthcare compliance consultant with 12+ years of experience, I’ve seen practices lose thousands of dollars due to credentialing errors. Missing a single document or deadline can delay approvals by 3–6 months, blocking revenue and patient care. In this guide, I’ll simplify the credentialing process with a proven checklist, state-specific tips, and actionable strategies to avoid costly mistakes.

When it comes to medical billing, the terms professional vs institutional billing can often feel like jargon but understanding their differences is critical to getting paid faster and avoiding claim denials. At Cures Medical Billing Services, we’ve helped hundreds of providers and healthcare facilities streamline their billing workflows. Today, we’ll break down the difference between professional and institutional billing, not just with definitions but with real examples, real experience, and a