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 to the transition from summer to fall and the start of the school...
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Steps to Ease the Dental Eligibility Verification Process
According to a study in Health Affairs, patients reported that they did not get the dental care they needed because of cost, fear, inconvenient locations or appointment times, and trouble finding a...
Crucial Points to Note about Using CPT Code 92242
As a medical coding company providing ophthalmology medical coding services, we are well aware that one of the most significant changes in 2017 was the introduction of CPT code 92242. 92242...
What are the ICD-10 2018 Coding Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease?
More than 660,000 Americans have kidney failure, according to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). People with CKD face a very high risk of...
Happy New Year: New ICD-10-CM Codes, Changes in Effect through 2018
People seem to go overboard during the holidays with all kinds of over-indulgences. Physicians have to deal with complaints associated with everything from overeating, binge drinking and dancing the...
Proactive Strategies to Manage Claims Underpayments
New regulations, ICD-10 codes, and value-based care are aimed at improving improve care delivery. However, as experienced medical billing companies know, physicians' practices and hospitals need...
Psoriatic Arthritis Documentation Related ICD-10 Codes
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), an inflammatory form of arthritis. It can also occur in people without the skin...
‘Tis the Season – Brush up on “Holiday” ICD-10 Codes
As everybody celebrates the holidays, emergency departments and trauma centers are gearing up to treat festivity-related mishaps. Christmas and New Year are full of fun and cheer, but sadly, these...
How to Meet MACRA Quality Metrics for COPD Treatment
MACRA, the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act and its related payment system reward value of care and is impacting the revenue of hospitals, clinics, physicians' practices. Reporting for...
How to Code for Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a procedure that combines a bronchoscope with ultrasound to visualize airway wall and structures adjacent to it and allows physicians to take samples for biopsy...
How to Improve Revenue Cycle Management in 2018
In this transitional scenario where the industry is moving from fee-for-service to value-based payment, healthcare providers need novel strategies to optimize reimbursement. The following best...