Aging accounts receivable (AR) is one of the most common revenue challenges dental practices face. When unpaid patient balances and overdue insurance claims start piling up, cash flow slows, operational stress rises, and profitability takes a hit. If your practice...
Precertification, or insurance prior authorization, is the process of seeking approval from the patient’s health care plan before moving forward with the treatment. In the complex world of...
Healthcare providers need to commit to medical coding best practices to minimize coding errors and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Failure to meet the medical coding legal and regulatory...
The diagnosis and treatment for spinal care can be complex, and requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists - neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor and...
Obtaining prior authorization (PA) is a complex, time-consuming, and often frustrating process that inadvertently delays access to timely patient care. Pre-authorization requirements are stringent,...
Healthcare providers and patients often report difficulties with health insurers regarding prior authorizations, with many consumers saying their care was either denied or delayed last year, due to...
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,...
