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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We all need mentors or coaches in our personal as well as professional lives who will assess our performance, give us critical feedback, and help us create and put efficient systems in place for continued growth and development. External billing auditing teams are the guiding force that healthcare practices need for optimized billing workflows, a
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Choosing the accurate code from so many thoracic surgical procedure codes can be overwhelming! But not if you carefully review the descriptors of the CPT codes and pick the ones that describe the rendered services precisely. Yes, we understand that for some thoracic surgeons, trying to handle their medical billing activities, such as charge entry
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