CPT Codes

Understanding and reporting therapeutic activities and following their billing and reimbursement guidelines is not an easy feat. The processes demand attention to detail and significant time to avoid potential denials and ensure accurate reimbursements. Some common errors that lead to denials related to CPT code 97530 are the incorrect application of time-based rules, non-compliance with […]

Do you know that mental health conditions have become a significant healthcare issue in the United States? In just 2022 alone, there were about 59.3 million people in the country with mental illness. This is a point of concern for both the patients and healthcare providers. More patients mean more insurance claims. And a higher

When we talk about medical billing, CPT codes are the first thing that comes to the mind of billers. These codes serve as a medium of communication between billers and the payers. Medical billing uses the language of CPT codes to explain to the payer the procedure the physician performed, so that the appropriate reimbursement

The healthcare industry is striving towards the accuracy of medical procedures and treatments. Ultrasound-guided procedures are also a vital component of modern medicine. How? The technique is precise, accurate, and less intrusive for identifying and treating various musculoskeletal and vascular problems. However, this blog covers the billing of this procedure. CPT code 76942 is used

Do you know how to bill a simple cystourethroscopy procedure correctly? Or like most billers, you get confused between the different variations of this urology procedure? Let’s update your knowledge! CPT code 52000 is a diagnostic code. It is used frequently in urology practices. It can be used to diagnose simple/resistant infections as well as

Are you struggling to select the correct code for abdominal ultrasounds? Or are the similarities of abdominal and retroperitoneal ultrasound codes confusing you? You are not alone. Hundreds of billers make the same mistakes while filing radiology claims.  A particularly challenging code is CPT code 76705, which represents limited imaging. However, the line between 76705

For chiropractors, providing essential manipulation treatments for extraspinal regions is a core part of comprehensive patient care. However, accurately billing for these services presents a unique set of administrative and financial struggles.  Navigating the complex landscape of payer-specific rules, understanding when to apply crucial modifiers, and ensuring complete documentation is a constant challenge.  This guide

The mental health issues in the U.S. are worsening. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, every 1 in 5 persons in the country experiences some kind of mental illness each year, and the number is rising. This is a point of concern for both the patients and healthcare providers.  More

Tasked with a computed tomography (CT) scan, but don’t know which code to use? You are not alone. Radiology billing is a vast domain and contains hundreds of different codes for seemingly similar procedures. One such procedure is a CT scan of the thorax.  Want to learn more about how to bill a thorax CT

Mammography is a crucial procedure for detecting breast cancer. However, do oncologists exclusively perform mammography for diagnostic purposes? The answer is NO! Physicians also perform mammography as a routine test on asymptomatic women. These screening mammographies help in identifying early signs of breast cancer, such as lumps, masses, and microcalcifications, especially in women who are