CPT Codes

Electroencephalography (EEG) procedures are used to measure electrical activity inside the brain. However, failure to accurately bill for these procedures can significantly strain the revenue cycle of neurology practices. Therefore, our billing experts at MediBillMD decided to dedicate this blog to discussing all the ins and outs of billing one of the EEG procedures covered […]

Unsure about the right code for an unattended sleep study? CPT code 95806 is the correct option! Sleep-related breathing disorders are more common than you think, affecting up to 9% of women and up to 31% of men. Unattended sleep study, also known as home sleep apnea testing, has made it incredibly easy to diagnose

Neurology billing is challenging, especially for electrodiagnostic procedures, due to their complex nature and specific billing requirements. A particularly challenging electrodiagnostic code that many billers get wrong is CPT code 95886. So, how can you bill it correctly? Well, that is what this blog is all about. In this guide, we will discuss in detail

Cancers are of various types. However, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers. The World Health Organization says that almost 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and 670,000 died from the disease worldwide. Oncologists who diagnose, treat, and manage this disease often struggle with its billing, leading to claim

Medical billing is challenging. That is especially true when it comes to specialized procedures, such as radiation therapy. Billers must manage numerous details for successful reimbursement, including documentation, appropriate modifiers, and correct ICD-10 code usage. A frequently used code in radiation therapy billing is CPT code 77290. This code is particularly challenging to bill due

CPT codes precisely explain the procedure that physicians perform on their patients. These codes eliminate the need to provide a thorough step-by-step explanation in documents and reports. CPT code 43239 is the most commonly used in gastroenterology. This blog covers all the details about CPT code 43239 that you will probably need to know while

The prevalence of esophageal diseases is high in the USA, which directly impacts the demand for their treatment. According to UConn Health, over 15 million Americans have a swallowing disorder. Its primary reason? Narrowing of the esophagus.  Therefore, we have chosen CPT code 43249 (a gastrointestinal code) for discussion today. It covers an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Endoscopies of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are among the most commonly performed procedures in gastroenterology. CPT code 43248 is an important endoscopy code used to bill a specific type of endoscopic procedure. So, accurate billing matters.  Yet, many 43248-related insurance claims are denied. The reason? Errors while billing and the inappropriate use of CPT code

For gastroenterology practices, mastering the billing for complex diagnostic procedures is essential. This involves accurately coding for flexible colonoscopies where tissue samples are taken. Navigating the specific guidelines for colonoscopies can significantly impact your practice’s financial well-being. This ultimate guide offers a roadmap to confidently manage claims related to CPT code 45380. We will explore

Did you use the snare technique to remove a colon polyp? You can bill for it with CPT code 45385. Gastroenterologists often remove abnormal growths in the colon (polypectomy) during colonoscopy via different methods. However, each method is specified with a different code. The most frustrating thing? They all seem the same on paper. Therefore,