Author name: Addison Barnes

Error-free coding and billing for the surgical treatment of incomplete abortions are essential for OBGYN practices. It ensures financial stability and compliance within the local healthcare system.  This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the CPT code 59812. It will help your practice navigate the complexities of billing for the removal of retained products of […]

Are coding errors affecting your mastectomy claims? Take a closer look at CPT code 19303! Although mastectomies are relatively common, with over 100,000 women undergoing some form of breast removal surgery each year, they are one of the most frequently miscoded procedures. Curious about the primary reason? Coding confusion! Many oncologists and coders misapply mastectomy

How familiar are you with different nail removal procedural codes? You might be surprised, but it is quite common for healthcare providers to mistakenly use the simple nail avulsion CPT code for a nail excision with matrixectomy. The common reason for this confusion is the similarity between the two procedures at first glance. The result

Do you know that only 71% of oncology radiation claims are accepted in the first appeal? That’s about 29% of claims denied, which leads to millions of dollars in revenue loss. Billing of specialized services like CPT code 77386 makes the billing process even more difficult.  Although 77386 is a frequently used oncology code, many

Accurate billing is key for oncology practices offering advanced radiation therapy. Understanding how to bill therapy codes correctly ensures proper reimbursement and a steady cash flow. This guide will simplify the complexities of radiation billing, specifically CPT code 77301, helping your oncology practice to rise above the challenges. We will cover everything from real-world clinical

A sound understanding of the relevant coding and reimbursement rules is essential to error-free billing of procedures. This guide will be your go-to resource and streamline your practice’s billing workflow for vital pregnancy-related assessments.  We aim to equip you with the knowledge to accurately report CPT code 76801. How? We will cover this code’s real-world

Treating patients and managing their symptoms is a great responsibility for healthcare providers. However, it becomes more challenging for them when the practice’s administrative work adds to their job, such as medical billing.  Medical billing is a complex yet crucial process for every healthcare practice. It involves reporting minute details for the payment of your