There’s good news for psychologists and other qualified healthcare professionals who provide phone consultations. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) will reimburse many audio phone-only behavioral health...
It is believed that COVID-19 poses higher risks for the elderly and people with severe asthma, immunodeficiency and other conditions that compromise their immunity. The immune system helps protect the body from antigens such as bacteria, viruses, toxins, cancer cells,...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition now commonly addressed by dentists. This breathing disorder can be defined as either a decrease or complete cessation of airflow during sleep. According to SleepFoundation.org, more than 18 million American adults have...
This could be the most relevant topic we are discussing amid this COVID-19 outbreak. Now, as most dental offices are closed, dentists can use telehealth systems to continue to serve their patients. As dental care, too, is necessary during this pandemic to maintain...
A large volume of the claims processed by medical billing companies are those for evaluation and management (E&M) services. The key to maximizing payment and avoiding risk of audits is proper documentation and coding of E/M patient visits. The main reasons for the...
