While both dental and medical revenue cycle management (RCM) aim to optimize revenue for healthcare providers, they have distinct aspects that differentiate them. RCM in dentistry presents unique challenges compared to general medical care. For smaller practices with...
Physician-owned multispecialty groups and practices benefit from utilizing nonphysician providers (NPPs) such as registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, and surgeon’s assistants. Under...
When coding for foreign body removal, it is necessary to evaluate all the potential CPT codes. After careful examination, select the most relevant codes that accurately reflect the treatment...
Pain management practices face several unique medical billing challenges. Accurate billing and coding is essential for proper reimbursement and compliance, but can be challenging due to the...
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...
Pain management involves a wide range of procedures, interventions, and medications, each requiring specific coding. Successful claim submission requires in-depth knowledge of medical terminology,...
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...
So much happens in the fall: cooler days, schools reopening, parties, thanksgiving, and so much more. For dental practices, this season can be a challenging time due to the dip in patient volume due...
In the healthcare sector, podiatry is a specialty with unique medical billing and coding challenges. Podiatrists have to deal with diverse foot conditions, and not all services are covered by...
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...
CDT stands for Current Dental Terminology, a standardized set of HIPAA dental procedure codes maintained by the American Dental Association (ADA). Understanding CDT codes and terminology is...
