Ever wondered why there are so many codes for a simple electrocardiogram (ECG)? It is a recipe for disaster, especially for those with limited coding knowledge. Every medical coder and healthcare provider agrees that coding is the most complicated part of medical billing. The challenge increases when a procedure has multiple codes, each reflecting a […]
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Precision is paramount in cardiac care. It must extend beyond diagnosis to accurate coding. CPT code 93010 is a frequently occurring procedure in a cardiology practice. However, it holds more nuances than a simple tracing. This guide is not just another coding manual. It is a strategic tool designed to optimize your revenue cycle and
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Did you know that anesthesiology has one of the highest claim denial rates in the healthcare industry? Surveys have shown that insurance payers deny 19% of the claims submitted by anesthesiologists, whereas the average denial rate for all specialties combined is between 5% and 10%. So, what are the anesthesiologists doing wrong? Let’s find out
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Surgical procedures don’t always go as planned. How many times have you required help in the middle of an operation due to a complication? This might be routine for healthcare providers, but we know that there is one thing you all struggle with: accurately reporting the assistant surgeon’s role! Did you know that you cannot
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For 72% of U.S. physicians, implementing telehealth services is the easy part. The real challenge is billing for them. Are you also looking for a way to file accurate claims for these services? We might have the perfect solution for you — Modifier 95! Introduced in 2017 by the American Medical Association (AMA), this CPT
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Looking for the correct code to report gallbladder removal surgery? Consider CPT code 47562! Gallstones are highly prevalent among Americans, affecting 20 million people. That’s why cholecystectomy is one of the most frequently performed minimally invasive surgical procedures in the country. Healthcare providers perform approximately 300,000 cholecystectomies annually. Given these numbers, one might expect billing
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Do you report the involvement of an assistant surgeon? If not, you could be missing out on rightful reimbursements! Many practices fail to report surgical assistance properly. The primary reason? Limited understanding of modifiers! That’s where the ‘Assistant at Surgery’ modifiers come in, highlighting the involvement of a physician or other qualified professional in a
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Federal and state health departments usually supply influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and hepatitis B vaccines for free to healthcare providers to prevent the spread of contagious diseases through various programs like VFC. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ‘Vaccination Trends’ for 2024-25, nearly half of the adult population in the USA is
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Every procedural code tells a different story. So, how does CPT code 67904 differ from other eyelid procedures? Approximately 8% of the U.S. population, nearly 20 million Americans, experience visual impairments, ranging from poor vision to blindness. These impairments stem from various causes, including cataracts and macular degeneration. But did you know that ptosis can
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Did you perform a paracentesis using ultrasound but are unsure whether to code it as 49083 or 49082? We can help you with that! There is no doubt that claim denials can be frustrating, which is why we simplify complex codes every day to help you avoid them. Around 60% of cirrhosis patients develop ascites,
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