Author name: Addison Barnes

Don’t know how to bill for the professional component of cardiac telemetry services? Use CPT code 93228! Continuous monitoring is essential for patients’ well-being, especially for those who are critically ill or have a cardiac condition. But how do you bill for the interpretation of this service? Many coders make the mistake of attaching modifier

One of the main causes of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease. In 2022, 39.5% of deaths were from coronary heart disease (CHD). The rise in cardiovascular illnesses has left physicians overburdened with treatment and billing responsibilities. While they want to be paid fairly for their services, inaccurate billing acts as a barrier.

Undoubtedly, the anesthesiologist’s role is foundational to patient safety and a successful outcome in a high-stakes world of knee-joint surgery. Whether it is a complex total knee replacement or a straightforward meniscus repair, proper anesthesia administration is the unsung hero that enables the entire procedure. However, billing complexities have not spared this integral procedure either.

Billing accuracy directly impacts your practice’s financial health. For high-paying medical specialties, such as cardiology, accurate coding becomes even more essential. One rejected claim can turn into a revenue loss of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Do you know that the average cost to rework a claim is $25 for small practices and $181

Medical coding accuracy is vital to a practice’s revenue. Even small coding mistakes can lead to claim denials and significant revenue loss. That’s especially true for complex specialties, such as cardiology. Not only are cardiology claims challenging to bill, but they also have high denial rates.  A frequently used code in cardiology is CPT code