Obtaining prior authorization (PA) is a complex, time-consuming, and often frustrating process that inadvertently delays access to timely patient care. Pre-authorization requirements are stringent, and there is always the risk that the request to the insurer to cover...
Healthcare providers and patients often report difficulties with health insurers regarding prior authorizations, with many consumers saying their care was either denied or delayed last year, due to the requirements in pre-authorizations. Keeping the existing concerns...
Physician-owned multispecialty groups and practices benefit from utilizing nonphysician providers (NPPs) such as registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, and surgeon’s assistants. Under Medicare rules, covered services provided by non-physician...
When coding for foreign body removal, it is necessary to evaluate all the potential CPT codes. After careful examination, select the most relevant codes that accurately reflect the treatment rendered. However, since the coding guidelines for the removal of foreign...
Hospitalists play a crucial role in patient care, especially in inpatient settings. Using specific medical codes is essential for accurate coding and billing hospitalist services to ensure proper reimbursement. Hospitalists often deal with complex medical conditions...
