Thoroughly understanding payer contracts is essential for avoiding claim denials, ensuring proper reimbursement, and maintaining a smooth patient experience. Imagine this scenario: A cardiology practice treats a long-time patient for a routine follow-up and diagnostic...
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How to Document and Code Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is characterized by seizures originating in the temporal lobes of the brain. The temporal lobes of the brain are areas which process emotions and are important for...
ICD-10 Coding for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice. According to government surveys, CAP accounts for over 4.5 million outpatient and...
Why Is Interoperability Important in Healthcare?
What Is Interoperability in Healthcare? Interoperability in healthcare refers to the ability of disparate health information systems, applications, and devices to connect, access, and exchange data...
Orthopedic Billing and Coding Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Accurate Reimbursement
Accurate orthopedic medical billing and coding is essential to getting reimbursed for services rendered. Errors in claim submission can lead to denials and even substantial fines. However, revenue...
Tips to Handle Pediatric Billing Denials
Healthcare professionals often face challenges when seeking reimbursement for pediatric therapy. While commercial insurance companies cover most pediatric services, they often impose limitations and...
Thyroid Disorder Billing and Coding: Key Codes and Compliance Tips
Thyroid disorders include a wide range of conditions affecting the thyroid gland. Managing patients with thyroid disorders requires a comprehensive approach that includes accurate diagnosis,...
Medicare Auditing in 2025: What Providers Need to Know
Medicare audits are designed to help detect fraud, waste, and abuse while ensuring proper reimbursement. By conducting these reviews, Medicare aims to ensure that healthcare providers are comply...
Medical Coding for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJD) is a condition that causes pain and tenderness in your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments. According to the National Institute of Dental and...
Common Reasons for Payment Denials and How to Address Them
Did you know that 15% of all claims submitted to payers for reimbursements get denied initially? This stat highlights the significance of effectively addressing an underlying problem: payment...
Key Developments in Medical RCM for 2025
Efficient revenue cycle management is the backbone of any healthcare organization, and it is constantly shaped by emerging trends, technological advancements, and ongoing challenges. Like previous...