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, psychosocial interventions and other modalities such as electroconvulsive...
Critical Care Billing and Coding: Guidelines to Avoid Denials
Rules and regulations regarding critical care billing and coding are complex and the process itself is tedious, which makes outsourcing to a good medical billing company a common option. The time spent on providing these services counts when it comes to payment. It is...
9 Key Medical Billing Steps to Boost Practice Revenue
The medical billing process consists of certain well-defined steps to ensure smooth and efficient workflow and maximized financial performance. The steps range from patient registration to insurance verification to claims submission and follow-up payments. Even the...
Proven Strategies to Boost Revenue in Healthcare & Maximize Profits
It can be a challenge to run a successful practice while also providing high quality patient care. In order to thrive in an increasingly competitive market, your medical practice needs to adopt innovative strategies. At the heart of every successful healthcare...
CDT Code Changes for 2024
On January 1, 2024, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a total of 16 CDT code changes comprising 14 additions, 2 revisions, and several policy revisions. One highlight of this year’s changes is the introduction of a new section for sleep apnea services....
Major Advantages of Outsourcing Chiropractic Medical Billing
For any healthcare specialty, including Chiropractic, accurate medical billing plays a key role in getting paid on time. Following standard chiropractic billing practices is crucial for practices to maintain financial stability and sustain the quality of care offered...
How to Choose the Right Medical Coding Company for Your Practice
Assigning correct codes is crucial. A growing number of practices are choosing to outsource this responsibility to a professional medical coding company. One reason for this is the national shortage of medical coders. In 2023, the American Medical Association reported...
Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) and Autonomous Medical Coding
Translating treatment and diagnosis information into industry-specific language for billing purposes-or medical coding-is a time-consuming task when performed manually. Thanks to advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence, healthcare providers and medical coding...