Author name: Addison Barnes

Have you ever faced denials for microsurgery insurance claims? You likely used the wrong add-on codes. CPT code 69990 is a frequently used add-on code for microsurgical procedures. It is particularly vital for neurosurgeries. Why? It is employed in complex neurosurgeries that have high reimbursement rates. One denial can significantly harm your revenue. That’s why […]

Picture this scenario: Dr. Smith’s neurosurgery practice just received another denial for a lumbar decompression procedure. The billing team is confused about the denial and can’t find the reason, because they filed everything perfectly. The documentation seemed complete, the procedure was medically necessary, yet the reimbursement never came through. Does this sound familiar to you?

Did you know that every 1 in 8 women lives with the chance of developing breast cancer once in their lifetime? And every 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer once in their lifetime? Both cancers occur, and their growth is fueled because of male and female hormones. For this reason, a

Confused between different Complete Blood Count (CBC) codes? Use CPT code 85027 for a test without an automated differential! CBC is the standard for assessing and diagnosing a wide range of medical conditions, including anemia and infections. CBC is, in fact, so common that healthcare providers perform over 500 million of these tests annually in

Sometimes, otolaryngologists must employ techniques that go beyond the use of a standard otoscope to ensure accurate diagnosis. When dealing with delicate issues, like a suspected tympanic membrane perforation, microscopic examinations with high magnification are often required.  Undoubtedly, this specialized service is essential for patient care. However, billing for this service is not easy and

Ovarian disorders cause a variety of hormonal and reproductive problems for women. If these issues are identified early, they can be treated and managed. For a pelvic ultrasound, which is primarily used to diagnose such problems in women, radiologists report CPT code 76856. But they can also perform this procedure to diagnose a range of

Have you ever had your angiography claims denied or not result in the reimbursements you expected? CPT code 93454 claims are frequently misunderstood by billers, leading to rejections. This often indicates a failure to follow proper billing guidelines. That’s why we have created this detailed guide on code 93454. We hope that with the help

Can you append modifiers with global code? This blog answers you list of questions regarding this code. Additionally it provides billing and reimbursement gudielines to save you from facing a denial on this code. So lets end the curiosity. There are various CPT codes that the physicians may use to bill their specific services during