Effective revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for the financial health of any dental practice. At the core of that process lies a strategic approach to managing pending payments - segmenting A/R by payer type. A practice’s "payer mix"—the percentage of revenue...
Understanding the specific ICD-10 codes for diverticulitis is essential for accurate and compliant medical billing, especially for those specializing in gastroenterology medical coding. Medical...
Telehealth became a mainstay during the pandemic, allowing providers and patients to stay connected when socialization restrictions were in place. In 2025, Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth...
Anesthesiology coding involves precisely documenting the services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical and procedural care. Accurate coding is crucial for ensuring proper medical billing,...
Acute encephalopathy occurs due to rapid alteration in brain function and this change in brain function may result from several underlying causes such as infections, toxic exposure or metabolic...
What is a Medical Clearinghouse Service? Clearinghouse services in medical billing refer to third-party solutions that act as intermediaries between healthcare providers and payers for processing...
The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to rise from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 47% increase, according to the Population Reference Bureau. Home health services...
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...
