Expert coders in medical billing and coding companies are well aware of the significance of modifiers which provide additional information about medical procedures represented by CPT/HCPCS codes. Modifiers 54, 55 and 56 are “split care” modifiers that are...
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released 335 code changes to its 2019 CPT code set, which go into effect on January 1, 2019. It is critical for healthcare providers as well as medical billing and coding companies to stay up-to-date with these coding...
In an age when nearly everything is digital, an efficient medical billing process is essential to ensure smooth submission and follow up on medical claims with health insurance companies for appropriate reimbursement. To keep up with the new challenges, medical...
Neuropathic pain is a common condition that medical billing and coding companies help pain management specialists report. Radiculopathy is a type of neuropathy that refers to a range of symptoms caused when a nerve root in the spinal column becomes pinched or damaged....
Mastering medical language is a must when it comes to medical coding and billing. As physicians use precise medical terminology to communicate their observations and prescriptions, medical coders and billing staff should be knowledgeable about these terms to be able...