Hearing loss may be caused by caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Trouble hearing has far-reaching impacts on social interaction, family connection, and workplace productivity. According...
Steer Clear of Audit Risks with Proper E/M Documentation
Many physicians outsource revenue cycle management to medical billing companies to enhance cash flow and reduce costs. However, accurate documentation of the patient encounter is necessary to...
Top Challenges Physicians Could Face in 2017
Medical billing and coding changes happen every year. With the change in U.S. presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, big changes are expected in the healthcare industry this year. According...
U.S. ICD-10 Market Trends 2016-2026
ICD-10 was launched in October 2015 by the World Health Organization (WHO). ICD-10-CM is the United States' clinical modification of the WHO's ICD-10. ICD-10 features a much larger number of...
Maximize Reimbursement for Care Coordination Services
Though physicians spend a lot of time counseling patients, they usually tend to overlook the reimbursement opportunity for this service. According to CPT guidelines, medical billing and coding for...
Dental Billing Fraud and Abuse – Know the Facts
Dental practices are under increasing scrutiny by Medicare, commercial insurance companies and regulatory bodies after recent reports of dental billing fraud and abuse. While partnering with a...
Shoulder Surgery Coding and Billing – Points to Note
In addition to staying updated on coding changes and billing rules, certified coders in orthopedic medical billing and coding companies have a strong background in anatomy, physiology, related...
Some New Chiropractic ICD-10 Codes for 2017
The ICD-10 grace period ended on Oct 1, 2016 and chiropractors must now use ICD-10 codes that are considerably more specific than the ICD-9 codes. Reliable chiropractic medical billing and coding...
Obamacare 2017 – Is Your Medical Practice Ready for the Changes?
For medical practices, insurance verification means knowing about their patients’ coverage in order to be able to bill for the services provided to them. For consumers, the current concern is how...