Acute encephalopathy occurs due to rapid alteration in brain function and this change in brain function may result from several underlying causes such as infections, toxic exposure or metabolic imbalances. When it comes to neurology medical billing, the accurate...
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Key Dental Codes and Terminology
CDT stands for Current Dental Terminology, a standardized set of HIPAA dental procedure codes maintained by the American Dental Association (ADA). Understanding CDT codes and terminology is...
Key CPT Coding Updates for General Surgery in 2024
When compared to other specialties, billing and coding for general surgery can be especially complex. There are a wide range of major and minor surgical procedures, each with an extensive set of...
Medical Coding and Billing Challenges in Neurology
Neurology billing and coding pose unique challenges due to the complexity of neurological disorders, intricate documentation requirements, need for regulatory compliance, and the healthcare system...
Why are Internal Audits Critical for Medical Billing and Coding Compliance?
In the highly regulated, highly scrutinized healthcare industry, implementing medical billing audits is essential. Whether a healthcare organization is a solo or group physician practice, a hospice,...
Tips to Always Succeed with Claim Submission and Maximize Reimbursement
Every medical practice needs to have effective processes and policies to maintain its financial well-being. That’s where success with claim submission plays a crucial role. However, denials are on...
Effective Strategies to Reduce Claim Denials in Your Medical Practice
Claim denials can be a major source of frustration and financial strain for healthcare providers, increasing the significance of reliable medical billing services. Reports indicate that denials are...
Dental Core Build-up – Handling Reimbursement Challenges
Dental insurance verification and reimbursement for core buildups can be challenging. Dental offices and dental billing companies must be up to date with CDT codes and payer guidelines to ensure...
Billing and Coding Guidance to Get Flu-Shot Ready for the 2024-2025 Season
As the 2024-2025 flu season approaches, it's important for medical practices to be up-to-date on the proper coding and billing procedures for influenza vaccinations. Administering the flu shot is a...
How to Code and Bill for Mental Health Services
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that over 20% of Americans (57.8 million) live with some form of mental illness. Treatments include various forms of psychotherapy, medications,...
Critical Care Billing and Coding: Guidelines to Avoid Denials
Rules and regulations regarding critical care billing and coding are complex and the process itself is tedious, which makes outsourcing to a good medical billing company a common option. The time...