Complete, clear and consistent documentation is crucial for on-time reimbursement. Just as any other specialty, endocrinologists’ reimbursement is based on the documentation in the medical record....
Implications of Medicare Payment Changes for Hip, Knee Surgery
Hip and knee replacements are considered to be the most common surgeries among Medicare beneficiaries and hence very significant in orthopedic medical billing. Even though there are some incentives...
ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Disc Disorders and Displacements
Cervical disc disorders and displacements are the other common conditions treated at orthopedic practices apart from fractures and injuries. With the implementation of ICD-10, practices require more...
How to Get Preauthorization from Insurance Companies
Most healthcare plans ask for pre-authorization for certain services rendered at a healthcare facility. The list of services may vary according to the plan and insurance company. The aim of the...
How to Write a Pre-authorization Letter for a Medical Procedure
Pre-authorization or written approval from the insurance company is required for certain medical procedures (for example, outpatient surgery, MRI, CT or PET scans, chemotherapy or radiotherapy)...
Medical Coding for Treadmill Stress Testing – An Overview
Treadmill stress testing is a diagnostic test that uses treadmill bicycle and helps physicians to check how well their patient’s heart handles the work and whether the blood supply is reduced in the...
CMS Extends 2014 Informal Review Period to November 23, 2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that the 2014 Informal Review period has been extended to November 23, 2015. Individual eligible professionals (EPs),...
Major Changes Affecting 2015 E/M Coding
There occurred significant changes in CPT medical coding this year with an estimated 264 new codes, 143 deleted codes, and 134 revised codes and most of these codes do have an effect on primary care...
Coding for Alzheimer’s Disease – Important Considerations
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking capabilities. This condition is irreversible and the most common cause of dementia (loss of thinking,...