Knowing Local Coverage Determination (LCD) policies is crucial for appropriate reimbursement for trigger point injections. The CPT codes for injections into trigger points for myofascial pain syndrome are based on the number of muscles treated: 20552 - Injection(s)...
Some Unique Aspects of Chiropractic Medical Billing
Chiropractic medical billing is not just the use of the familiar CPT codes 98940, 98941 and 98942. The appropriate modifier that describes the services, Medicare or any specific insurance guidelines, proper revenue cycle management, HIPAA compliance and on-time filing...
Tips to Improve Revenue in Pain Management Practices
Compared to other medical specialties, pain management practices face certain unique challenges related to increased state and federal regulations. This has brought about changes in coding and payer reimbursement policies, increasing the relevance of efficient pain...
Imaging Use Takes a Tumble with Coding and Reimbursement Restrictions
Most radiology practices and imaging centers choose to outsource medical billing and coding to stay up-to-date on all the regulations and individual payer changes. This allows them to submit claims accurately and ensure proper reimbursement. Several factors have...
Report: U.S. Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Industry to Exceed USD 38 Billion by 2024
Medical billing and coding companies use the latest technologies to develop and implement processes and policies to help physician practices and hospitals stay financially healthy as they treat patients and save lives. According to Global Market Insights, Inc., the...
Strengthen Your Revenue Cycle by Improving Medical Coding Operations
As the complexity of the medical coding process increases with the transition to ICD-10 and annual CPT code updates, there is a need for revenue cycle management solutions that will promote accurate billing. The demand for healthcare services is growing with the aging...
Medical Coding Errors led Insurer to Deny State-Mandated Contraceptive Coverage
Medical coders in reliable medical billing and coding companies are well aware of the codes to be used when reporting insertion and removal contraceptive implant and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Correct coding will not only ensure appropriate compensation for services...
Medical Wearables – Need for Solutions that Provide Clinically Valid Data and Assimilate Existing Billing Codes
Medical wearables are transforming healthcare as they have the potential for the detection, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Early disease warnings can...
Key Trends in Medical Billing and Patient Payments
Physician practices that rely on medical billing services to improve their bottom line need to be up to date about the trends that are shaping healthcare revenue collection. The current scenario is a complex one where providers are striving to capture more revenue and...
Top Reasons for Claims Denials Post ICD-10 Grace Period and Tips to Tackle Them
Healthcare providers and medical coding companies had a one-year grace period for ICD-10-coded medical claims. According to a recent report in Physicians Practice, claims statistics showed improvement in Q4 2016 after the end of the ICD-10 grace period in October...