CPT Codes

As an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN), apart from providing healthcare services, you also want a secure source of income. It indeed becomes a great disappointment and a reason for stress when you receive a denial for your claims. We are here working tirelessly to reduce your stress, providing comprehensive guides on CPT codes. Today’s blog discusses CPT […]

Want to bill the anesthesia service for an intraoral procedure? Use CPT code 00170! Many intraoral procedures, such as dental treatments and surgical incisions, require the use of anesthesia. However, its coding, especially for dental procedures, confuses even the most seasoned professionals. The common questions? Is anesthesia included in the procedure or should it be

Electrophysiology procedures are some of the most complex and high-value services in cardiovascular medicine. Each insurance claim can bring in hundreds of dollars for your practice, or you might lose this amount if you don’t file your claims properly. CPT code 93656 is among the most prominent electrophysiology codes. Keeping in mind its importance and

Precision is the ultimate GPS to help you navigate the complexities of surgical billing, especially for minimally invasive procedures, like CPT code 58661. Undoubtedly, this surgery significantly reduces the recovery time for patients. However, billing for this surgical laparoscopy procedure is not as simple as one might believe. This ultimate guide breaks down everything you

Various sources have reported that the rate of claim denials for pediatric services is one of the highest among all medical specialties. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the average claim denial rate for pediatricians is 13%, whereas the overall denial rate in the healthcare industry is 5-10%.  Unfortunately, many of the claims

What do you know about CPT code 93312? This important cardiology code covers a special type of echocardiography. Need some context? A transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is essential for diagnosing several heart conditions, including blood clots, valve disease, and infections. Hence, healthcare providers perform 1.7 million TEE procedures annually in the U.S. So, we can safely

Want to know the coding and billing requirements for anesthesia given during a planned vaginal delivery? You can use CPT code 01967! Labor analgesia has become increasingly popular throughout the world, including the U.S. Around three-quarters (75%) of American women receive neuraxial anesthesia during labor to manage pain. So, this is a common everyday service

Anesthesia administration is a service used in almost all specialty practices. The reimbursement amounts for anesthetic codes are also high. That’s why healthcare providers cannot afford to get these claims wrong. Otherwise, they can lose a lot of revenue. CPT code 00840 is frequently used in anesthesia billing. However, its reimbursement calculation is complex and

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women. However, the survival rate increases if it is detected in the early stages. To assess how advanced a person’s breast cancer is and whether it has metastasized beyond the breast, a stage is assigned at the time of diagnosis. The most effective

Imagine you filed a claim for a psychotherapy session. However, after a few days, your claim gets rejected by the insurance payer. Reason? Using the wrong CPT code. If this has happened to you, then you are not alone. The same scenario plays out in medical practices across the country every day. Mental and behavioral