CPT Codes

Choosing the accurate code from so many thoracic surgical procedure codes can be overwhelming! But not if you carefully review the descriptors of the CPT codes and pick the ones that describe the rendered services precisely. Yes, we understand that for some thoracic surgeons, trying to handle their medical billing activities, such as charge entry […]

Are you familiar with the specific diagnostic codes for rheumatology? The billing process for rheumatology is as complex as rheumatology conditions. Insurance companies require you to be always ahead of two things, frequent regulatory changes and documentation requirements, to collect complete payments. The most difficult part? Accurate coding! Rheumatologists diagnose and treat various conditions, each

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) act as a safety net for underserved areas or populations. These healthcare facilities are mostly funded. Federal insurance plans such as Medicare and Medicaid cover the medical and mental health services provided at these health centers. Moreover, some third parties, like Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and

Plastic and reconstructive surgery medical billing is more complex than other specialties. Most of the time, cosmetic procedures are non-reimbursable by insurance companies (Medicare, Medicaid, and other private payers). This issue mostly arises due to insufficient supporting documentation justifying the medical necessity and appropriateness of the performed surgical procedure.  If you are tired of the

The demand for neurosurgeons is surging in the USA as the population ages and risks developing chronic subdural hemorrhage (SDH). Researchers at the NYU Langone Medical Center anticipate that by 2030, 60,000 Americans over the age of 65 will develop chronic SDHs, leading to a shortage of neurosurgeons across the country. Currently, there is one

Are you one of the thousands of home health agencies striving to get the claims approved? The delay and denials may be the result of coding errors that occurred while reporting CPT and HCPCS codes for home health services.  In this comprehensive blog, we will uncover the most frequently provided home health products and services

It all begins with a simple coding error, and your hard work becomes meaningless. While Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) does not have a large code set like others, some of its codes are add-ons. You know what that means? They cannot be billed separately! Don’t know how to bill add-on codes correctly? Let us help

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) or remote physiological monitoring gained traction in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic. Medicare was the first to cover it, and soon, Medicaid followed suit. Currently, Medicaid covers RPM in 42 states across the nation. Besides, many commercial payers within their telehealth coverage policies are covering RPM. The Current Procedural

Is CPT code 97150 as simple as it looks? Or are there any hidden details that you should be aware of? Many healthcare providers, including physical and occupational therapists, offer group therapy to people with similar conditions. In fact, it is sometimes more effective than individual counseling sessions. Unfortunately, due to unique coding requirements, many

How often do you update or review your EMS coding knowledge? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) require specific codes, especially for ambulance transportation. Unfortunately, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) make frequent coding mistakes due to various factors, including incorrect or missing documentation, time constraints, lack of coding experience, and numerous policy updates, which result in claim denials.