Medical Specialties

PRIMARY CARE AND GENERAL MEDICINE

Internal Medicine

Adult health care focusing on diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of internal organ systems.

Broad medical care for common conditions, often overlapping with family medicine.

General Practice

Billing Relevance: Extensive coding for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

Billing Relevance: Routine visits, minor procedures, and basic diagnostic tests.

Family Medicine

General health care for individuals and families across all ages.

Billing Relevance: Routine check-ups, preventive care, and chronic disease mgmt. Codes include immunizations, wellness exams, and minor procedures.

PRIMARY CARE AND GENERAL MEDICINE

Geriatrics

Health care focused on aging populations, addressing conditions like dementia and arthritis.

Specialty focused on health care for teenagers and young adults.

Adolescent Medicine

Billing Relevance: Chronic disease management and preventive care tailored to elderly patients.

Billing Relevance: Includes preventive care, mental health services, and treatment for eating disorders or substance abuses.

Pediatrics

Medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Billing Relevance: Focus on vaccination schedules, growth monitoring, and developmental screenings.

MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTIES

Allergy and Immunology

Diagnosis and treatment of allergic reactions and immune system disorders.

Specializes in heart and vascular system health.

Cardiology

Billing Relevance: Codes for allergy testing, immunotherapy, and asthma treatments.

Billing Relevance: Complex coding for echocardiograms, stress tests, and interventional procedures.

Preventive Medicine

Focus on disease prevention and health promotion.

Billing Relevance: Codes include screenings, counseling services, and immunizations.

MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTIES

Gastroenterology

Disorders of the digestive system.

Blood disorders, including anemia and clotting diseases.

Hematology

Billing Relevance: Endoscopies, colonoscopies, and treatments for conditions like GERD.

Billing Relevance: Blood tests, transfusions, and chemotherapy for blood cancers.

Endocrinology

Hormonal disorders like diabetes and thyroid issues.

Billing Relevance: Focus on insulin therapies, hormonal replacement, and diagnostic tests.

MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTIES

Nephrology

Kidney health and related conditions like hypertension.

Disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Neurology

Billing Relevance: Dialysis treatments, kidney transplants, and lab tests for renal function.

Billing Relevance: Codes for EEGs, MRIs, and treatments for conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's.

Infectious Disease

Diagnosing and managing infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

Billing Relevance: Vaccinations, diagnostic tests, and long-term antibiotic therapies.

MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTIES

Pulmonology

Lung and respiratory health.

Arthritis and autoimmune diseases.

Rheumatology

Billing Relevance: Sleep studies, pulmonary function tests, and treatments for asthma or COPD.

Billing Relevance: Complex coding for biologic therapies and joint injections.

Oncology

Diagnosis and treatment of cancers.

Billing Relevance: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and cancer screenings.

MEDICAL SUBSPECIALTIES

Medical Toxicology

Management of poisoning and drug overdoses.

Study and management of drug interactions and therapies.

Clinical Pharmacology

Billing Relevance: Emergency interventions, lab testing, and counseling services.

Billing Relevance: Drug efficacy monitoring and therapeutic interventions.

Clinical Genetics

Genetic testing and counseling for inherited conditions.

Billing Relevance: Genetic panels, diagnostic testing, and family counseling.

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Surgeries involving the heart and chest cavity.

Surgical treatment of brain and spinal disorders.

Neurosurgery

Billing Relevance: Coronary bypass, valve replacements, and thoracic resections.

Billing Relevance: High-value coding for tumor resections, spinal fusions, and trauma care.

General Surgery

Broad surgical focus, including abdominal surgeries and trauma care.

Billing Relevance: Codes for appendectomies, hernia repairs, and wound management.

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to restore or enhance appearance.

Treatment of blood vessel disorders outside the heart and brain.

Vascular Surgery

Billing Relevance: Focus on coding for breast reconstructions, skin grafts, and cosmetic enhancements.

Billing Relevance: Procedures like bypass surgery, stent placements, and varicose vein treatments.

Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments).

Billing Relevance: Coding for fracture repairs, joint replacements, and arthroscopic surgeries.

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)

Surgical and medical management of ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Surgery related to the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

Urological Surgery

Billing Relevance: Coding for sinus surgeries, tonsillectomies, and ear tube placements.

Billing Relevance: Codes for prostate surgeries, kidney stone removals, and vasectomies.

Colorectal Surgery

Surgical care for disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Billing Relevance: Codes for colon resections, hemorrhoid treatments, and fistula repairs.

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Transplant Surgery

Organ transplantation procedures like kidney, liver, and heart transplants.

Emergency surgical treatment for severe injuries.

Trauma Surgery

Billing Relevance: High-value coding for both donor and recipient care.

Billing Relevance: Critical care coding, including surgeries for life-threatening injuries.

Pediatric Surgery

Surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Billing Relevance: Complex codes for congenital abnormalities and minimally invasive procedures.

WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALTIES

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

High-risk pregnancy care and fetal health monitoring.

Focus on infertility treatments and hormonal disorders.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Billing Relevance: Codes for ultrasounds, genetic testing, and fetal interventions.

Billing Relevance: IVF cycles, hormone therapies, and surgical interventions.

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

Care for women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Billing Relevance: Coding for prenatal visits, cesarean deliveries, and gynecological procedures.

MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Clinical Psychology

Non-medical therapy and mental health assessments.

Treatment of substance use disorders.

Addiction Psychiatry

Billing Relevance: Includes individual therapy sessions, behavioral assessments, and group therapy.

Billing Relevance: Coding for detox programs, counseling, and medication-assisted treatments.

Psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.

Billing Relevance: Codes for therapy sessions, medication management, and psychiatric evaluations.

MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental health care for children and teens.

Intersection of mental health and the law, such as competency evaluations.

Forensic Psychiatry

Billing Relevance: Codes for ADHD treatment, family counseling, and behavioral therapy.

Billing Relevance: Specialized coding for court-mandated evaluations and legal consultations.

Geriatric Psychiatry

Mental health care for the elderly, including dementia and depression.

Billing Relevance: Focus on cognitive assessments and medication management.

DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALTIES

Interventional Radiology

Minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging.

Use of radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment.

Nuclear Medicine

Billing Relevance: Codes for biopsies, catheter placements, and embolization.

Billing Relevance: Codes for PET scans, radioactive therapies, and diagnostic imaging.

Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)

Imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

Billing Relevance: High-value codes for diagnostic imaging procedures.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Treatment of disabilities and injuries to improve mobility.

Helping patients regain independence in daily activities.

Occupational Therapy

Billing Relevance: Codes for physical therapy sessions and rehabilitation programs.

Billing Relevance: Includes adaptive equipment training and therapeutic exercises.

Physical Therapy

Focus on improving physical function and mobility.

Billing Relevance: Includes therapy sessions and exercise regimens.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY

Sports Medicine

Care for sports-related injuries and performance optimization.

Examination of body tissues and fluids for diagnosis.

Pathology (Laboratory Medicine)

Billing Relevance: Includes rehabilitation, joint injections, and imaging.

Billing Relevance: Includes biopsies, blood tests, and specialized panels.

Speech-Language Pathology

Treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Billing Relevance: Codes for speech therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.

EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

Critical Care Medicine

Intensive care for critically ill or injured patients.

Emergency surgical interventions for acute conditions.

Acute Care Surgery

Billing Relevance: High-value codes for ICU procedures, ventilator management, and continuous monitoring.

Billing Relevance: Trauma surgeries, exploratory laparotomies, and emergency appendectomies.

Emergency Medicine

Acute care for critical and emergency conditions.

Billing Relevance: Codes for trauma care, resuscitations, and life-saving interventions.

PAIN AND ANESTHESIA

Pain Management

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute pain.

Targeted anesthesia to a specific body region for pain control.

Regional Anesthesia

Billing Relevance: Epidural injections, nerve ablations, and prescription therapies.

Billing Relevance: Codes for spinal anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, and epidurals.

General Anesthesiology

Pain management and anesthesia for surgeries and procedures.

Billing Relevance: Codes for general anesthesia, nerve blocks, and sedation.

SUBSPECIALTIES OF CARDIOLOGY

Electrophysiology

Diagnosis and treatment of electrical abnormalities in the heart.

Focused on preventing cardiovascular diseases through lifestyle changes and medications.

Preventive Cardiology

Billing Relevance: Pacemaker insertions, defibrillator implants, and arrhythmia treatments.

Billing Relevance: Codes for screenings, counseling, and preventive therapies.

Interventional Cardiology

Minimally invasive procedures to treat heart and vascular conditions.

Billing Relevance: Stent placements, balloon angioplasties, and heart catheterizations.

DERMATOLOGY

Cosmetic Dermatology

Enhancements and treatments for aesthetic purposes.

Microscopic analysis of skin conditions and diseases.

Dermatopathology

Billing Relevance: Codes for Botox, chemical peels, and laser therapies.

Billing Relevance: Pathology coding for biopsies and lab work.

General Dermatology

Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders.

Billing Relevance: Skin biopsies, acne treatments, and dermatologic surgeries.

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