Author name: Addison Barnes

Are you struggling to select the correct code for abdominal ultrasounds? Or are the similarities of abdominal and retroperitoneal ultrasound codes confusing you? You are not alone. Hundreds of billers make the same mistakes while filing radiology claims.  A particularly challenging code is CPT code 76705, which represents limited imaging. However, the line between 76705 […]

For chiropractors, providing essential manipulation treatments for extraspinal regions is a core part of comprehensive patient care. However, accurately billing for these services presents a unique set of administrative and financial struggles.  Navigating the complex landscape of payer-specific rules, understanding when to apply crucial modifiers, and ensuring complete documentation is a constant challenge.  This guide

The mental health issues in the U.S. are worsening. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, every 1 in 5 persons in the country experiences some kind of mental illness each year, and the number is rising. This is a point of concern for both the patients and healthcare providers.  More

Tasked with a computed tomography (CT) scan, but don’t know which code to use? You are not alone. Radiology billing is a vast domain and contains hundreds of different codes for seemingly similar procedures. One such procedure is a CT scan of the thorax.  Want to learn more about how to bill a thorax CT

Mammography is a crucial procedure for detecting breast cancer. However, do oncologists exclusively perform mammography for diagnostic purposes? The answer is NO! Physicians also perform mammography as a routine test on asymptomatic women. These screening mammographies help in identifying early signs of breast cancer, such as lumps, masses, and microcalcifications, especially in women who are

Medical billing is an essential component of the healthcare industry. If you own a practice for chiropractic services, you will also need to ensure accurate medical billing and coding for the fair and timely reimbursement of your services.  However, healthcare providers often try to avoid medical billing and claim submissions due to their complex nature.

Are you confident that your practice is getting the maximum possible reimbursement for the radiology claims? Probably not. Because 38% of the healthcare providers claim that every 1 in 10 claims is denied, this includes radiology service claims.  Medical imaging procedures, like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), form the backbone of accurate diagnosis in modern healthcare.

Managing patients with multiple chronic illnesses is a key component of value-based care programs. It requires continuous, coordinated efforts that extend beyond traditional office hours and visits. The reason? Patients with several chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cancer, etc.) are at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation, decompensation, or functional decline.  Thus, these patients

Did a payer deny your 60-minute-long psychotherapy session? Your documentation for CPT code 90837 might be incomplete! The good news about mental health treatments is that they are becoming increasingly popular among people. Did you know that approximately 30% of American adults have sought therapy since 2020? The bad news? Mental healthcare is heavily regulated.