Billing for vaccine administration is challenging and explains why many providers choose medical billing and coding outsourcing. There are different codes for Medicare and private insurance...
Avoid Risky Practices with Medical Coding Outsourcing to the Right Company
Every physician knows the consequence of using a wrong diagnostic code – it will not only affect reimbursement, but more importantly, also jeopardize patient care. Medical coding outsourcing helps...
Ensure Reimbursement for Significantly Complex Procedures with Proper Use of Modifier 22
General surgery medical billing and coding is quite complex. When a surgeon performs an operation, it may entail more than what was planned, in which case modifier 22 increased procedural services...
Enhance HCC Revenue Cycle Management with Professional Support
The Medicare risk adjusted payment model is one of the major changes that have impacted physician practice revenue since it was introduced. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Documentation Requirements for Billing of Chiropractic Manipulation Codes
Outsourced chiropractic billing services are essential to ensure all aspects of the billing are taken care of. Documentation skills and experience are needed for efficient medical billing and...
Prevent DME Documentation Errors at Your O&P Facility
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME). DME must be used for a medical reason, long-lasting, with an expected life time of at least 3 years....
Periodontal Care – Importance of Comprehensive Insurance Verification
The changes taking place in the health industry have also affected dental care. Dental practices need to be alert to verifying dental insurance verification, benefits and predeterminations before...
New ICD-10 Lab Test Codes Increase Complexity
The need for medical coding outsourcing is increasingly being felt by all kinds of healthcare practices, because of the new ICD-10 codes that seem to add further complexity to the already tricky...
ICD-10 Coding for Hip Fractures
Fractures of the proximal femur, commonly referred to as hip fractures, are common among elderly patients with osteoporosis. While many of these fractures are both clinically and radiologically...