Runaway healthcare and coverage prices are boosting historic inflation that’s reducing Americans’ purchasing power and living standards. Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced core inflation rose by 6.6 percent over the past year, the fastest rate in 40 years.
Patients have long struggled to pay off medical debt, which is why legislators recently enacted the No Surprises Act, providing federal protection against unexpected medical bills.
Today, more than 100 million Americans are living with medical debt totaling nearly $200 billion. A recent study found this debt leads to increased rates of eviction, food insecurity and bad health outcomes, regardless of health insurance status or income.
We are in the midst of a national crisis affecting the lives of more than 100 million Americans, including people right here in my home state of Colorado. This crisis is worsening racial disparities in health and wealth.
As of Aug 29, 2022 estimates, medical billing companies in New York pay around $95,693 per year. However, the pay scale varies based on the job titles and an individual’s experience in the field.
Coders must be familiar with ICD-10-CM reporting guidelines for common neurological conditions. This article unpacks recent updates to the nervous system chapter of ICD-10-CM including 14 new codes for autonomic conditions and fatigue syndromes.
