Did you know the place of service (POS) also impacts your reimbursement amount? To standardize healthcare transactions, insurance companies require POS codes with electronic healthcare claims. In fact, it is a law under HIPAA. So, what happens if you use the wrong POS code? You receive a CO 5 denial code! Although this is a […]
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Are you a therapist struggling to navigate a time-based service code and following through the 8-minute rule? Don’t worry because the billing specialists working at MediBillMD have comprehensively penned this detailed guide for you! This guide explores what the Medicare 8-minute rule entails and how it works. We will explain the rule’s application via some
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Medical code selection requires keen attention as it must accurately and precisely define the rendered procedure for fair reimbursements. If the available codes fail to describe a specific procedure completely, then there are various modifiers to assist coders. But, overusing modifiers can also backfire and may lead to audits. All these intricacies keep healthcare providers
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What do you know about the charge capture process in medical billing? Your healthcare practice can lose a lot of money due to unbilled procedures. From routine office visits to complex services, insurance companies require a record of everything. Charge capture is just that! It protects your revenue and minimizes your losses. With the rising
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing rapid growth in almost all major industries, and healthcare is no different. AI algorithms are already assisting healthcare providers on the clinical side in analyzing medical images, suggesting treatment plans, and accelerating drug discovery. This comprehensive blog will explore the wonders of AI on the operational and financial side. We
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A study published by The Lancet Neurology journal and cited by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that 1 in 3 people in the world (over 3 billion people!) are living with a neurological condition that increases their risk of disability, illness, and premature death. In the United States, stroke, dementia, migraine, and Alzheimer’s disease
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Do you find it difficult to bill E/M services? Many physicians face the same problem. The main reason? Evaluation & Management (E/M) services are primarily cognitive, meaning they involve intangible processes, such as diagnosing patients and making medical decisions. Insurance companies require comprehensive documentation to evaluate the level of each E/M service you have provided.
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Medical coding is like a puzzle with a thousand pieces! When you first start to understand it, everything overwhelms you! A flood of questions arises in the mind, like which code to choose? Is it specific? Do I need to add a modifier? Is there another code that more accurately defines the rendered procedure? Or
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Hematology coding is not a piece of cake! The specialty has various procedures, some related to laboratory testing where a blood sample is drawn and examined, and some related to blood transfusion and bone marrow! If you are feeling lost among all these hematology CPT codes and need help, this guide is for you! Our
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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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