CPT Codes

Many patients, especially the elderly, sometimes require prolonged treatments, which, if provided at hospitals, only burden the health systems. Therefore, medical attention is delivered to them right in their homes. This is where home health services help both patients and healthcare providers. Often, these services are provided by skilled registered nurses (RNs). CPT code 99602 […]

Imagine you just finished a grueling week in the clinic. You successfully diagnosed your last patient’s cervical pain, performed a precise facet joint injection, and finally provided him the relief he has been seeking for months. You documented the procedure, submitted the claim, and started your new week. However, days later, your claim is denied.

Speech and language disorders are quite prevalent in children. According to research, almost eight to nine percent of children have speech disorders. This places a great deal of responsibility on speech and language pathologists.  Unfortunately, billing for such specialized services is a challenging process, but filing accurate claims and avoiding denials can be made much

Electrical Stimulation Therapyplays a significant role in physical therapy. The use of electrical stimulation devices is rapidly expanding in many hospitals. According to a 2023 market research, hospitals were the leading users of electrical stimulation devices, capturing 58% of the market share. These devices are primarily used for pain management, neurological care, and rehabilitation. But

Chronic pain management treatments are among the most performed procedures. However, they are also one of the most difficult to bill. One specific area where many billers face difficulty is the proper coding of multi-level facet joint injections in the lumbar spine. This often involves the use of CPT code 64494. That’s why we have

Are you an ophthalmologist struggling to get paid for the essential computerized diagnostic scans on the first try? Well, the reason for the denial can be as simple as missing a component billing modifier (26, TC), misusing a bilateral procedure modifier (50), or inadequate documentation. Most of the time, you can prevent these denials by

Chronic pain management (CPM) is among the most formidable challenges in modern medicine. Not only are the chronic pain ailments difficult to treat, but they are also equally difficult to bill. A frequently performed and challenging type of CPM treatment is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS).  While there can be many types of SCS treatments, the

Physical therapists, or PT for short, employ different techniques to help individuals lead fulfilling lives. They help patients with chronic pain or post-surgery, veterans, or people with disability experience improvement over time without medication. A respectable job, indeed! But, unfortunately, the efforts of therapists go unnoticed when they are not paid for their valuable time

Some people have such severe conditions that they cannot travel to the hospital frequently for their regular doses. So, registered nurses visit them at home to administer intravenous (IV) infusion treatment services. But do they get reimbursed for these services? Yes, they do! However, accurate coding is a must. CPT code 99601 covers these services. 

Gait training is an advanced and essential style of training. It is a type of physical therapy that helps individuals suffering from walking difficulties or loss of balance. This training is provided by physical therapists who utilize various exercises and techniques to enhance the patient’s flexibility and mobility.  However, with all these responsibilities, it is