Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The American Medical Association (AMA) updated its CPT code set to...
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Documenting and Coding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Physicians treating pediatric patients often encounter neurodevelopmental disorders, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being one of the most common. Accurately assigning the...
How to Optimize Patient Scheduling for Efficient Billing
Patient scheduling is one of the most critical administrative tasks that have to be implemented efficiently in healthcare settings. It involves several tasks, such as booking appointments, sending...
How do Medical Billing and Coding Regulations affect Reimbursement in Healthcare Organizations?
Medical billing and coding regulations play a critical role in determining reimbursement in healthcare organizations by ensuring that services provided are accurately documented, billed, and...
The Role of RCM Analytics in Healthcare Practices
The current landscape of the healthcare industry is jam-packed with a plethora of challenges that necessitate practical and timely responses to provide quality care and secure fiscal stability....
Key CPT Code Updates for 2025
The “language of medicine,” as the CPT code set is often referred to, is set to see several updates in 2025. As a provider of medical billing and coding services, we keep pace with these changes to...
Using Modifiers in Chiropractic Medical Billing
Modifiers are used in medical billing for identifying procedures that have been altered, without changing the core meaning of the code(s) submitted. Proper modifier use is crucial in claims...
What is a Denial in Medical Billing?
Effective denial management in medical billing is crucial for ensuring timely reimbursements and minimizing financial disruption for both healthcare providers and patients. A denial occurs when a...
Navigating Inpatient vs. Outpatient Urology Coding: Key Differences and Best Practices
Similar to other medical specialties, urology involves various procedures and treatments including outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care, diagnostics, and consultations. Accurate coding for these...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Substance Abuse Medical Billing
As physicians focus on providing individualized care for addiction, they also need to ensure precise documentation, proper coding, and accurate billing to reflect the services provided. Although...
Radiology Billing Compliance: What You Need to Know
Radiology covers a wide array of procedures and diagnoses, making billing compliance essential for a successful practice. Navigating the intricate coding, billing rules, regulations, and prior...