GI/Endoscopy coding and billing can be complex. Providers need to determine medical necessity and the proper site for delivery of services, and know the specific codes and modifiers to bill for...
Medical Coding using ICD 10 for Rib Xrays
Ribs serve as protection for vital organs of the chest cavity such as the heart, lungs, liver, and spleen. There are 12 pairs of ribs attached to the vertebra (backbone) at the back and 10 of which...
New Rules require Ohio Physicians to Report ICD-10 Codes on Controlled Substance Prescriptions
ICD-10 coding is complex and many physician practices make use of medical coding services to report the right diagnostic codes for various medical conditions. Ohio physicians will now have to report...
Why the Efforts to Repeal and Replace Obamacare Failed
As an experienced medical billing company focused on helping physicians to maximize patient insurance reimbursements as they strive to provide quality care, we closely track developments in the...
Hepatitis B Screening – the Latest Coding and Billing Updates
The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the two main viruses that cause chronic liver disease. Physicians with treating hepatitis B, such as infectious disease specialists,...
Some Unique Aspects of Chiropractic Medical Billing
Chiropractic medical billing is not just the use of the familiar CPT codes 98940, 98941 and 98942. The appropriate modifier that describes the services, Medicare or any specific insurance...
Imaging Use Takes a Tumble with Coding and Reimbursement Restrictions
Most radiology practices and imaging centers choose to outsource medical billing and coding to stay up-to-date on all the regulations and individual payer changes. This allows them to submit claims...
Medical Coding Errors led Insurer to Deny State-Mandated Contraceptive Coverage
Medical coders in reliable medical billing and coding companies are well aware of the codes to be used when reporting insertion and removal contraceptive implant and intrauterine devices (IUDs)....
Chiropractic Medical Billing for Medicare Claims-Key Points to Note
Today, an increasingly large number of chiropractors are choosing to outsource their billing and coding tasks. Experienced medical billing companies provide chiropractic billing services to ensure...