CPT Codes

From X-ray imaging to fluoroscopy and PET scans to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, radiologists use several imaging techniques to diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions. They are the right arm of physicians. Without them, it would be challenging to detect diseases and disorders.  Naturally, radiologists deserve just compensation for their services. However, they […]

Urology coding demands precision, a comprehensive understanding of urology procedures, different insurance payers’ requirements, and staying current with the updates in the coding systems.  Missing a single element will topple your house of cards, making it challenging to keep your urology practice running.  Thus, we have dedicated this guide to urology coding. It will discuss

Treating cancer is not simple. There are several types of cancers and tumors with varying stages. Thus, each patient needs a thorough examination before oncologists design an effective treatment plan based on their unique condition. All these factors make oncology billing and coding more complicated than other specialties.  Therefore, we have dedicated this guide to

Whether you are performing tooth extractions, root canals, or simply cleaning some teeth, precise coding is essential for differentiating various dental procedures. We all know the drill! Just like other practices, dental clinics can only sustain their operations through accurate billing. And for that, they should be familiar with the most widely used dental codes.

Medical coding and billing are essential for physical therapists to ensure timely and accurate reimbursements for their rendered services. Inaccuracies and inconsistencies in coding can result in claim denials, negatively impacting the healthcare provider’s ability to keep their practice up and running. Sometimes errors in medical claims can land the therapist in hot waters on

Medical coding is a complex procedure because each code has specific requirements that must be met to ensure accurate reimbursements from relevant insurance companies. Hundreds of codes are available for different procedures under various specialty groups. You must review each code description carefully to ensure accurate reporting of the performed service or procedure. Tricky, isn’t

Psychology, psychiatry, therapy, counseling, or whatever your area of expertise may be, convincing insurance companies to pay for your services on the first pass is a challenge. But we don’t blame you since mental health billing requires more attention than other specialties. The billing process for mental health is different from the standard method due

Laboratory tests were a groundbreaking discovery in the medical industry. Over the decades, testing has helped healthcare providers diagnose different medical conditions to provide a tailored treatment plan and save numerous lives.  Regardless of how miraculous this specialty is, the coding guidelines and hundreds of CPT codes do not spare it from the complexity of

If you embarked on this specialization thinking that medical coding and billing for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy would be fast and easy, let us set the record straight. It definitely is NOT!  In fact, billing ABA therapy services can be harder than conventional medical specialties like OB/GYN and cardiology because evaluation and treatment are

Do you find cardiology billing and coding overwhelming? No judgments! The specialty has its reputation of being complex, and so does the billing and coding workflow. Thus, making mistakes during claim creation is common if you don’t have certified professional coders (CPCs) or billing specialists in-house.  But, regardless of how frequently mistakes in claims occur,