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Modifier 57 Description, Examples, and Usage Guidelines

Did you know that there are different levels of E/M services due to various clinical scenarios? Insurance companies require details about each scenario, including those where crucial decisions are made, to reimburse the service appropriately. But how do healthcare providers communicate this information? Through modifiers, of course! Modifier 57 is one of the most commonly […]

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How Are Corrections Made to the Electronic Health Records?

Medical Billing FAQs / Addison Barnes

Did you know that even one insignificant error in an EHR can be quite costly? There is no doubt about the efficiency of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)—the digital version of a patient’s medical chart. However, we cannot deny the possibility of errors due to human oversight and technical limitations. Mistakes in data entry, vague

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ICD-10-CM Guidelines 2025

Billing & Coding Guides / Addison Barnes

Over 70,000 codes in the ICD-10-CM coding system can easily overwhelm healthcare providers. They find it challenging to follow the guidelines and use these diagnosis codes accurately. Believe us, we understand the struggle. That’s why our coding experts curated a comprehensive blog explaining the ICD-10-CM guidelines in easy-to-understand words. So, if you are a healthcare

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Modifier 52 Description, Examples, and Usage Guidelines

Modifiers / Addison Barnes

Medical coding seems like an unending maze, and the use of modifiers further adds to the challenges of ensuring coding accuracy and specificity. But, believe it or not, modifiers are there to help you get your rightful reimbursements. Since care is often tailored to individual patient needs, sometimes, the complexity of the services can be

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CO 236 Denial Code Description, Reasons & Resolution Guide

Denial Codes / Addison Barnes

Every denied claim can become a revenue loss if not addressed on time. Insurance companies use standard codes to explain why they reject your reimbursement requests. While some codes are irreversible, the good news is that you can resolve most of them with the right approach and actions. As part of our series on simplifying

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CPT Code 99213 Description & Accurate Usage Guidelines

CPT Codes / Addison Barnes

In the world of medical billing and coding, five digits and their accurate usage decide if you will get reimbursement for the care you offered to your patient or if it will be recorded as another write-off in your ledger. We are talking about CPT codes that effectively capture the services and procedures you render

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Modifier 73 Description, Examples, and Usage Guidelines

Modifiers / Addison Barnes

We understand the frustration when you are all prepped and ready to cure, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you are forced to abort the procedure. But do you know what is more frustrating than that? When insurance payers refuse to reimburse you for all the preliminary work you did for the surgery. In a split

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CO 234 Denial Code Description, Reasons & Resolution Guide

Denial Codes / Addison Barnes

Is a high claim denial rate stopping your practice from embracing the financial success it deserves? Are you worried that if you don’t take action soon, you might have to lay off staff or close your practice doors? BUT! Why go to this extreme when you can understand different denial codes, work towards their successful

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Best Medical Billing Companies in Houston

Top Picks / Addison Barnes

How frequently do billing complications distract you from your core duties? Billing is undoubtedly a time-consuming and frustrating process. That’s why many successful practices, hospitals, and physicians in Houston turn to billing companies to reduce their administrative burdens. But what exactly should you look for in a billing company? With the largest medical center in

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Best Medical Billing Companies in San Antonio

Top Picks / Addison Barnes

San Antonio has a robust healthcare system with 27 major acute-care hospitals. These numbers are evidence of the city’s growing healthcare needs. Besides, constantly constructing new facilities to meet the demands further complicates medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) because accurate and efficient billing is crucial for the financial health of these institutions. Therefore,

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