When patients walk into a dental office expecting timely care, it can be disheartening for them to learn that their insurance doesn’t cover the treatment they need. Coverage gaps are a common cause of treatment delays in dental practices. According to the American...
As the healthcare industry moves into 2025, pediatricians and medical coders face a fresh set of challenges with updates to the CPT codes. While keeping up with the 2025 AMA CPT revisions for...
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes apply to visits and services that involve evaluating and managing patient health. E/M services include office and outpatient visits, hospital visits, home...
A common misconception is that missed patient appointments free up time for healthcare professionals to complete other tasks. In reality, missed appointments lead to disruptions in the carefully...
Navigating the complexities of insurance coverage and medical billing for pediatric dental services can be challenging for dental physicians. The intricacies of insurance policies, claims...
Obesity is a persistent health concern in the United States that affects 42% of adults. Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, offering patients the opportunity to significantly improve their...
Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The...
Physicians treating pediatric patients often encounter neurodevelopmental disorders, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being one of the most common ones. Coding Attention Deficit...
Patient scheduling is one of the most critical administrative tasks that have to be implemented efficiently in healthcare settings. It involves several tasks, such as booking appointments, sending...
It is estimated that around 80% of dental practices experience financial concerns associated with coding errors, billing challenges and insurance denials. These issues not only impact cash flow, but...
Health insurance companies use authorization as a utilization management strategy. Authorizations in medical billing require an evaluation of the medical necessity and cost-of-care implications of...
