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According to a report in Dentistry IQ, dental insurance checks make up approximately 50% of the income of most dental practices. It is therefore essential that dentists have dedicated and efficient insurance management strategies in place. One of the most important aspects of insurance management is dental eligibility verification. Failure to check patients’ eligibility or […]
As people age, the body’s ability to absorb food diminishes. Morbidity and medication use can also affect nutrition status, leading to poor health in older adults. Physicians who care for the elderly need to identify, diagnose and treat malnutrition while addressing the primary illness. Comprehensive clinical documentation and access to reliable medical billing and coding […]
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) or outpatient surgery centers that provide same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures face diverse problems, mainly related to physician reimbursement. Accurate pain management billing and coding for spine surgery procedures can pose challenges for many ASCs. Becker’s 15th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference held in Chicago […]
Payer requests, denials, the influence of ICD-10 codes, and audit risks are some of the issues that physician practices have to deal with while providing value based care. Physicians should focus on ensuring proper documentation in the medical record to prevent denials. While medical coding outsourcing to an expert can prevent denials, physicians need to […]
Telemedicine has come a long way since it was introduced in the 1950s. Now, experts say that eVisits have the potential to transform the delivery of mental health care. The telemedicine model allows physicians to better connect with their patients and increase patient flow. They can utilize medical billing and coding services to ensure compliance […]
A complex disease to understand and treat, lung cancer requires accurate screening. Lung cancer screening can help diagnose lung cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat. A new research published in the journal Thorax has found that smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs are more likely to quit […]
According to a 2012 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimated that the United States spends $361 billion on healthcare administration, which is more than twice the nation’s spending on heart disease, and triple the amount spent on cancer. A large proportion of these administrative costs are related […]
Providers of nonpharmacologic therapies such as chiropractic care and acupuncture got a boost when a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) education blueprint for healthcare providers (HCPs) acknowledged the relevance of these options for pain management. In addition to the dealing with complexities of chiropractic medical billing, chiropractors have been lobbying for a bigger role […]
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. The eye health needs of children are different from those of adults, and early diagnosis and treatment is critical to preserve a child’s eye health. In July, the American Optometric Association (AOA) released the newly revised Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination for […]
Foodborne illnesses or food poisoning is usually caused by eating raw or uncooked food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans will be affected by foodborne illnesses each year. Food poisoning peaks in the summer and medical billing and coding companies report that they process a large number […]