Your acupuncture session with electrical stimulation was longer than the standard 15 minutes? Report the extra time with CPT code 97814. Acupuncture billing may seem simple with only a handful of codes. However, billing mistakes are common in this field. Healthcare providers often pair the wrong CPT codes with their treatment. It is mainly due […]
Radiology billing is a tough niche to master. What makes it particularly confusing is the requirement of completely different billing codes for seemingly similar services, with minor differences. CPT code 72100 is one of these codes. Although the procedure it represents is simple, its billing can be a bit confusing. That’s why we have created
Permanent contraception or sterilization is on the rise following the ban on abortion and the overruling of Roe v. Wade in 2022. However, billing for these is surrounded by strict compliance rules. These include obtaining a patient’s signed consent form and a waiting period of at least 30 days. This guide will discuss one of
Immunization services can be one of the most challenging to bill. Not because of the operational difficulties, but due to minor details that lead to claim denials. Among the most used immunization codes is CPT code 90460. We have created this guide to simplify this code for you. By the end of this guide, you
Are you facing challenges while billing for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? Or is medical billing, in general, a difficult process for you? Hold on! We have a solution. This is a thorough blog on CPT code 29515, which covers an emergency care service. The proper application of this code and appropriate documentation can reduce the
Sports injuries happen in the blink of an eye, but their impact on patients’ lives and your billing can last much longer. Achilles tendon ruptures are a common injury that can happen during sports or other kinetic activities. Their treatment is usually surgical, and they often have high reimbursement rates. Therefore, healthcare providers cannot afford
Healthcare providers performing echocardiographic procedures face numerous challenges. Why? Because small changes in the procedure may require a completely different billing and diagnosis code. Echocardiography is among the most confusing procedures to bill in cardiology. CPT code 93320 is used for a specific part of echocardiography. It allows physicians to get a more detailed study
Cesarean or C-section is a surgical method of delivering a baby through an incision in the abdomen. According to the WHO stats, there is a rise in cesarean delivery, with more than 1 in 5 of all childbirths being from this method. This number is anticipated to rise over the coming decade, with 29% of
Do you frequently receive denials for your chiropractic services? Your billing procedure might be the issue. According to a consumer survey, chiropractic care performed better than all other back pain relief options, despite being an unconventional approach. The efficacy of this therapy is causing patients to move away from prescription medication, deep tissue massage, and
Can’t bill 59400 because you didn’t provide complete antepartum care? You can apply a mini global code, like CPT code 59425. Adequate prenatal care is very important for a healthy, full-term pregnancy. Healthcare providers are now moving from the traditional maternity care, consisting of 12 to 14 in-person visits, towards a more personalized approach. However,
