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Author name: Addison Barnes

Hospice Modifiers for Medicare: GV vs. GW Modifier

Working in a hospice is rather rewarding. However, healthcare practitioners need a little more than gratitude. They seek rightful payment for their services! Physicians and nurses employed at a hospice usually receive compensation from the government for providing services to terminally ill patients under their Medicare plans.  Usually, these professionals use GV and GW modifiers

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Denial Code 197

Denial Code 197: Description, Reasons & Solution

Contractual obligations, service coverage, and coding! Medical billing is a complicated process for an average healthcare professional. Insurance policies vary from provider to provider, covering different services at varying contractual rates. A single mistake can lead to your insurance company denying or rejecting your medical claim. But how can you identify the reason for your

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Physician Burnout

Physician Burnout: Symptoms, Causes & Solutions

Healthcare providers provide quality care to patients, but who is responsible for their well-being? Our health heavily depends on the mental and physical well-being of healthcare providers. Unfortunately, stressful work environments often drive many healthcare workers, including physicians, into early retirement. The common reason quoted is BURNOUT. According to Medscape’s latest report on physicians’ burnout

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CO 45 Denial Code

CO 45 Denial Code: Effective Management and Resolution

Don’t let the complexities of medical billing affect the quality of your services. Healthcare is a demanding industry. As a healthcare provider, you don’t want the additional stress of claim denials while dealing with long working hours and burnout.  However, getting the insurance companies to reimburse your medical claims on the first try is quite

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RCM Automation 

Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Automation 

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing almost every industry, and healthcare is no different. However, not everyone can gauge its full potential. It is impossible to cover all the facets of healthcare that could benefit from this technology in a single blog.  BUT! As a healthcare provider, you must be concerned with keeping your

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