Hospitalists play a crucial role in patient care, especially in inpatient settings. Using specific medical codes is essential for accurate coding and billing hospitalist services to ensure proper...
CPT Codes Used to Report Neuraxial Labor Analgesia/Anesthesia
The coding and billing considerations for an obstetric anesthesia procedure differ from the surgical anesthesia procedure. So, navigating the nuances of obstetric anesthesia requires precise...
Strategies to Improve Medical Billing and Coding Compliance
Staying compliant with current medical billing and coding practices is vital for healthcare entities to reduce claim errors, avoid any potential legal and financial risks, and thus ensure accurate...
Medical Coding and Billing Challenges in Neurology
Billing and coding for neurology practices pose unique challenges due to the complexity of neurological disorders, intricate documentation requirements, need for regulatory compliance, and the...
Tips to Always Succeed with Claim Submission and Maximize Reimbursement
Every medical practice needs to have effective processes and policies to maintain its financial well-being. That’s where success with claim submission plays a crucial role. However, denials are on...
What Is the Difference between Insurance Verification and Insurance Authorization?
Suppose that you managed to provide exemplary patient care at your medical practice and your patients leave satisfied with the treatment received, leading to positive feedback and improved health...
How to Code and Bill for Mental Health Services
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that over 20% of Americans (57.8 million) live with some form of mental illness. Treatments include various forms of psychotherapy, medications,...
Critical Care Billing and Coding: Guidelines to Avoid Denials
Revenue cycle management (RCM) in critical care comes with unique challenges that can lead to financial losses if not addressed properly. Critical care billing and coding rules and regulations...
Is Claims Management Outsourcing a Necessity or a Luxury?
In-house Claim Management Is Difficult Health insurance claims management is a pivotal aspect of running a successful medical practice, directly influencing the patient-provider relationship. The...