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 compliant with payer guidelines. Complying with industry regulations if...
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Dyslipidemia and Its ICD-10 Codes: Everything You Should Know
A common condition prevalent due to significant lifestyle changes and dietary habits, dyslipidemia causes abnormal lipid levels in the blood. A major contributor to cardiovascular diseases, this...
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...
Outsourcing Medical Billing Can Minimize Claim Denials and Maximize Reimbursement
For any kind of practice, an efficient medical billing process is essential to ensure smooth submission and follow up on medical claims. When it comes to receiving timely payments, accurate billing...
6 Indicators that it’s Time to Outsource Dental Billing
Managing dental billing plays a vital role in the financial workflow of a dental practice, ensuring proper reimbursement from insurance for the services rendered. If you're facing accounts...
Navigating Medical Billing: Common Challenges Faced by Patients and How to Overcome Them
This is an update to the blog post "Avoiding Problems in Medical Billing" Medical billing can be a complex and challenging process. The challenges that healthcare providers face range from coding...
An Overview of Chronic Care Management CPT Codes 2022
An update to the blog, "Maximizing Care and Reimbursement with Chronic Care Management Codes" CMS explains chronic care management (CCM) as a critical component of primary care that contributes to...
What are the E/M Coding Changes Coming in 2023?
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes that will go into effect January 1, 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services...
Importance of Prior Authorization for Prescription Drugs
Prior authorization (PA) — also referred to as preauthorization, preapproval and precertification — is a tool that is health insurance companies use to ensure patients receive treatments and...
BC Advantage Magazine Features OSI’s Articles in March-April 2022 Issue
Our medical billing and coding company is glad to announce that our articles “March is National Kidney Month: Know How the Kidneys Support Your Health” by Amber Darst and “Top Strategies to...