CPT Codes

Contact lens fittings can feel like performing precision surgery on the most delicate part of the human body. The same is true when it comes to their billing. Ever wondered why it is so hard to file claims for eyewear fittings and why ophthalmology practices face high denial rates? Well, the short answer is billing […]

Nearly 555,000 people in the United States are on dialysis, making dialysis billing key to a practice’s revenue success. However, dialysis billing is challenging to master, even for the most experienced billers. Why? Because often, situations arise where standard dialysis CPT codes cannot accurately describe the provided services. This makes fair reimbursement collection difficult because

Healthcare billing can be a real headache, especially when it comes to coding joint surgeries. Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgeries are particularly tricky to code correctly, despite being one of the most frequently performed major surgeries in the United States. Plus, their reimbursement rate is also very high. So, healthcare providers can’t afford to

Looking to report an intermediate joint aspiration or injection without ultrasound guidance? You can use CPT code 20605! Let’s be real; coding for joint aspiration or injections is quite complicated. With so many options, you cannot just pick a code and hope for the best.  For timely payments, you must understand the key difference between

In the field of orthopedic surgery, treatment often involves internal implants to ensure proper recovery. But what happens once those skeletal parts are perfectly aligned and healed? Their surgical removal becomes necessary. However, this procedure has its own set of billing and coding complexities.  For orthopedic practices performing these procedures, capturing every detail is critical

Billing for tendon sheath injections? You should apply the correct code to receive complete reimbursement on time. Injecting medicine is often the ideal treatment for reducing inflammation and pain. That’s why healthcare providers, including orthopedic surgeons, usually administer injections directly into the tendon sheath to address conditions like tenosynovitis.  CPT code 20550 covers this procedure.

Healthcare billing requires precision. That’s especially true for audiometric procedures. That’s because audiometric billing involves many details, rules, and billing restrictions. Even small mistakes while submitting claims can lead to denials.  A frequently used ENT billing code is CPT code 92567. In this guide, we will go through the code’s proper application, billing requirements, and

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States. Around 38 million Americans, or every 1 in 10, have diabetes, and about 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Because of its high prevalence, precise diagnoses and effective treatments are available nationwide. However, many healthcare providers face challenges while billing

Medical billing includes using a specific set of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to facilitate communication between insurance payers and healthcare practices. These 5-digit codes are a challenge for medical professionals because most physicians are unaware of the correct applications of CPT codes.  These issues affect all medical specialties, including ENT practices. We have decided

Orthopedic billing is challenging and requires attention to detail, especially when it involves complex surgical interventions. One such procedure is a total knee arthroplasty, which is billed using CPT code 27447. However, billing errors are common while filing claims for joint arthroplasty. That’s why our billing experts at MediBillMD have compiled this comprehensive guide of