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Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure is used to treat cancer - as cancer cells grow and divide faster than...
Competent revenue cycle management(RCM) is essential for keeping medical practices and hospitals financially healthy. Obtaining prior authorization or approval from health plans to order specific medications, procedures or studies is one of the most challenging...
Medicare payment for outpatient services and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services in practices is based on set rates under Medicare Part B. ASC Payment System covers surgical procedures done in ASC facilities. CMS updates the OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment...
HCPCS or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System represents medical procedures, supplies, products and …
Continue reading“HCPCS Level II Quarterly Updates Effective April 2021”
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes represent codes assigned to procedures, supplies, products and services provided to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. HCPCS codes are also used by private health plans. Medical coding and medical billing...
Understanding the use of anesthesia and HCPCS modifiers is critical to communicate specific information to payers about the procedure or service provided. Expert coders in medical coding companies know when, how and why two-digit modifiers should be used. Anesthesia...
CMS is introducing four new HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) modifiers to identify subsets of modifier 59 that is used to designate a "distinct procedural service". The new subset modifiers are designed specifically to reduce the improper use of...
The CMS released quarterly updates to the HCPCS Level II code set for medical billing and medical coding. The changes are effective from January 1, 2011.
Level II HCPCS coding are representing the different items, supplies, non-physician services that are not covered by the CPT-4 codes.
What is Medical Coding/Billing and H.C.P.C.S? Medical billing and coding for reimbursement of medical expenses. Understand the role of medical coders.
Natalie joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in October 2011. She brings twenty five years of hands on management experience to the company.
Meghann joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in February of 2013. She is CPC certified with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Hired for her dental expertise, Amber brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the dental revenue cycle management (RCM) services to MOS.
Loralee joined MOS’ Revenue Cycle Management Division in October 2021. She has over five years of experience in medical coding and Health Information Management practices.