CPT Codes

One of the main causes of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease. In 2022, 39.5% of deaths were from coronary heart disease (CHD). The rise in cardiovascular illnesses has left physicians overburdened with treatment and billing responsibilities. While they want to be paid fairly for their services, inaccurate billing acts as a barrier. […]

Undoubtedly, the anesthesiologist’s role is foundational to patient safety and a successful outcome in a high-stakes world of knee-joint surgery. Whether it is a complex total knee replacement or a straightforward meniscus repair, proper anesthesia administration is the unsung hero that enables the entire procedure. However, billing complexities have not spared this integral procedure either.

Medical coding accuracy is vital to a practice’s revenue. Even small coding mistakes can lead to claim denials and significant revenue loss. That’s especially true for complex specialties, such as cardiology. Not only are cardiology claims challenging to bill, but they also have high denial rates.  A frequently used code in cardiology is CPT code

Trying to figure out why your claim was denied for an electrical cardioversion? Let’s simplify the requirements for CPT code 92960! Healthcare providers perform cardioversion to restore a patient’s normal heartbeat either via medication or an electrical shock. While the procedure may seem quite straightforward to you as a cardiologist, the billing process for it

When a patient arrives with symptoms of a blocked artery, time is of the essence. It is a high-stakes clinical event that demands immediate, life-saving intervention.  Interventional cardiologists are the heroes in these crucial moments. They use advanced procedures, such as CPT code 92928, to restore blood flow and save lives.  However, due to billing

Medical billing is a demanding task for many healthcare providers, especially for cardiologists who deal with such an intricate organ of the body (heart). Their job demands attention to detail and complete concentration. The complexity of medical billing further burdens them. So we have decided to lend a hand and provide essential guidelines on medical

Before performing an invasive procedure, healthcare providers are advised to conduct imaging. However, when it comes to billing, they cannot differentiate between the CPT codes for screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures, and often use the incorrect code. This usually happens due to a lack of awareness about the code. Therefore, we have decided to educate

Curious about how CPT code 95819 differs from other routine EEG codes? Let’s find out! Electroencephalography (EEG), as you may know, is a common and safe diagnostic procedure for evaluating a patient’s brain function. Talking about numbers, approximately 4.5 million EEGs are performed annually in the United States. But how many of them are coded

Have you ever wondered why a simple procedure, such as measuring residual urine in the bladder, can feel so complex when it comes to billing? Well, you are not alone. Many billers experience the same issue. CPT code 51798 is one of the most frequently performed urologic procedures. However, it is also among the most

Want to know a FUN FACT? More than half (51%) of the adults in the United States don’t know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, even when it has topped the list for over a 100 years! So, what is keeping them oblivious to this fact? One, a lack