The financial health of a medical practice directly influences its capacity to invest in the latest medical technology, provide ongoing staff training, and deliver optimal care. Modern patients expect personalized treatment, a smooth billing experience, and...
Medical Billing
Key CPT Coding Updates for General Surgery in 2024
When compared to other specialties, billing and coding for general surgery can be especially complex. There are a wide range of major and minor surgical procedures, each with an extensive set of...
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...
Why are Internal Audits Critical for Medical Billing and Coding Compliance?
In the highly regulated, highly scrutinized healthcare industry, implementing medical billing audits is essential. Whether a healthcare organization is a solo or group physician practice, a hospice,...
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...
Effective Strategies to Reduce Claim Denials in Your Medical Practice
Claim denials can be a major source of frustration and financial strain for healthcare providers, increasing the significance of reliable medical billing services. Reports indicate that denials are...
Dental Core Build-up – Handling Reimbursement Challenges
Dental insurance verification and reimbursement for core buildups can be challenging. Dental offices and dental billing companies must be up to date with CDT codes and payer guidelines to ensure...
Billing and Coding Guidance to Get Flu-Shot Ready for the 2024-2025 Season
As the 2024-2025 flu season approaches, it's important for medical practices to be up-to-date with the guidelines and CPT and ICD-10 codes for flu vaccine administration. Administering the flu shot...
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...