According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2020, 126,240 new colorectal cancers were reported in the U.S., with 51,869 deaths from colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is the most common procedure used for CRC screening. Recent policy changes have...
Proven Strategies to Maximize Cash Flow in Medical Practices
Running a successful medical practice involves not only providing quality patient care but also managing the financial aspects that keep your practice thriving. One crucial element of financial management is maintaining a healthy cash flow – the lifeblood of any...
Importance of Accurate and Compliant Coding in Minimizing Denials
A key component of revenue cycle management (RCM), medical coding involves converting medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into codes for claim submission. Accurate and compliant coding is necessary to minimize denials and for providers to receive...
Will AI Replace Medical Coders?
Artificial Intelligence can play a role in medical coding by reducing human coding errors, increasing efficiency, ensuring on-time claim submission and processing, and thus accelerating the revenue cycle. AI tools can also process a large amount of data quickly,...
Critical Care Reporting: Stay Informed and Compliant with the Latest Guidelines
Critical care medicine specialists are responsible for diagnosing and treating a diverse range of diseases. Caring for critically ill patients requires a multidisciplinary team approach. However, reporting critical care services can be challenging due to the complex...
Get Ready for These CPT Code Changes in 2024
Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the CPT Editorial Panel update the CPT code set a few months before its implementation. The 2024 CPT edition contains 349 changes, including 230 additions, 49...
Improving Financial Health: A Guide to AR Collection in Dental Practices
Running a financially healthy dental practice is no small feat. While the main priority is your patients' oral health, you also need to stay focused on your business's bottom line. Outsourced dental billing services can improve your facility's financial health by...
CPT Coding Updates 2024 – What to Know
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) medical coding updates are crucial in the healthcare industry as they reflect the evolving landscape of medical procedures and services. These annual updates are published by the American Medical Association (AMA) to ensure that...
Halloween Injuries and Their ICD-10 Codes
Halloween, a time of whimsy and eerie enchantment, brings forth a wave of creativity and celebration. However, lurking beneath the shadows of the haunted decorations lies a less festive reality - Halloween injuries. From costume mishaps to spooky accidents, the...
10 Radiology Coding Audit Tips for Precision and Compliance
Coding in radiology is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, ensuring that medical procedures and services are accurately documented for billing and insurance purposes. Accurate radiology coding is essential not only for proper reimbursement but also for...