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Coding experts in established medical coding companies are well-versed in the use of various modifiers to comply with industry guidelines. Simple two-character designators that indicate how the code for the procedure or service should be applied for the claim,...
The ICD-10 grace period ended on Oct 1, 2016 and chiropractors must now use ICD-10 codes that are considerably more specific than the ICD-9 codes. Reliable chiropractic medical billing and coding services are more relevant than ever before to help chiropractors manage...
Different types of technological advancements are making their way into physicians’ practices and helping them manage their workflow better. Insurance eligibility verification got a makeover recently with the introduction of digital health insurance cards. According...
Medicare defines medical necessity as: “health-care services or supplies needed to prevent, diagnose, or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms and that meet accepted standards of medicine.” Experienced coders in medical coding companies are...
For medical practices, insurance verification means knowing about their patients’ coverage in order to be able to bill for the services provided to them. For consumers, the current concern is how much they will have to pay as insurance premiums under Obamacare to keep...
Many physician-owned multispecialty groups and practices find it to their advantage to use nonphysician providers (NPPs). According to 2013 MGMA report, practices with NPPs perform better financially and generate higher physician income. NPPs include registered nurse...
With the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) proposing several new Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures in 2017, payers and physicians need to focus on improving their quality scores and reimbursement with precise...
A complex process, discharging patients from the hospital comes with many challenges, including liability risks. Nurse-led discharge, however, has gained wide acceptance in many developed countries as it has the potential to ensure that the patient receives the same...
Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) is a valuable resource for dental practices and is used by providers of dental billing services to ensure accuracy of the codes used. CDT codes are developed and maintained by the American Dental Association. These...
When it comes to psychiatry medical billing, addiction to any drugs can be documented using ICD-10 codes. While these drugs are necessary to treat psychiatric conditions, the sad truth is that they are often abused leading to adverse events including death....