CMS had granted healthcare providers, hospitals and medical coding companies a one-year grace period for ICD-10-coded medical claims. An ICD-10 coding flexibility policy was implemented last year...
ICD-10-CM Coding for Hypertensive Heart Disease and Related Conditions
Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD) refers to damage inflicted on the heart as a result of prolonged high blood pressure (hypertension). It is one of the leading causes of illness and death associated...
Medical Billing for Behavioral Health Services – Challenges and Solutions
Recent changes to both diagnostic and procedure codes as well as variability in requirements across private and public insurers pose many challenges for behavioral health medical billing: ICD-10-CM...
Medical Specialties with Complex Coding Challenges under ICD-10
Now that ICD-10-CM implementation is well on its way, it is evident as to how various specialties have been affected by the changes. Providers can ensure appropriate reimbursement only by...
Challenges of Coding for Immunizations
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...