3 Billing Codes Physicians Should Use
Doctors and practice administrators are always looking for how to maximize profits. As a coding/billing consultant, chart auditor, and educator, I’m often asked about ways to improve coding. Here are three codes that I find are often misunderstood, underused, or unknown. Practices that know about these codes—and how to use them—may be able to earn […]
What Are The Benefits Of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)?
As healthcare organizations continue to utilize data that is becoming increasingly complex, it is essential that the data is captured and documented properly. Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) helps ensure that the events of the patient encounter are captured accurately and the electronic health record properly reflects the services that were provided. “Successful clinical documentation improvement […]
2022 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines Released, Highlighted By Post-COVID-19 Guidance
2022 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines Released, Highlighted by Post-COVID-19 Guidance Released earlier in the year than in the past, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-CM became available online on July 12. You can access the full guideline document at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: 2022 ICD-10-CM Guidelines (cdc.gov). There are […]
Simplifying The Task Of Wound Care Billing With The Help Of Advanced Systems
The present world which we are working at right now is completely filled with far more opportunities to turn up everything right for ourselves. When we are progressing just in the right way we can come up with some of the solutions. The wound care billing services is one of the important billing services which are being […]
3 Medical Billing Tips Guaranteed To Maximize Your Revenue
According to a Healthcare & Business Technology report regarding medical billing, almost $125 billion in uncollected revenue happens each year due to: 1. medical billing errors, and 2. failure to stay up-to-date on medical billing rules and regulations. This becomes even more alarming when realizing that a Modern Healthcare article stated nearly 80% of patients owe more than $500 to their healthcare […]
What You Need To Know About AI In Healthcare Medical Billing
Getting our hands in-deep with how AI is actually bringing changes in Medical Coding Automation, it is required the proper understanding of what the basics of what Medical Billing and Coding actually are. Medical Billing, in the United States, is used primarily for reimbursement purposes since the codes allow for efficient and accurate billing. We […]
Payers, Providers Seek Leeway On Surprise Medical Bill Ban Going Into Effect In 2022
Both providers and payers have major concerns with how regulations to ban surprise medical bills will be implemented next year, with providers concerned about added burden and insurers clamoring for more time. Providers believe that new requirements for notices of impending out-of-network charges and estimates on costs could provide a major administrative burden, according to […]
What Is The Difference Between Medical Billing And Medical Coding?
You may be wondering if a career in medical billing and coding is a good choice for you. Before making any career move, it’s important to understand what kinds of responsibilities and skills would be required of you in your new field. What do medical billers and coders do? What is the difference between billing and coding? […]
How Much Should Medical Billing Services Cost?
Medical billing is one of the most critical functions of any medical practice. As a result, many practice managers and leaders place a high value on the effective administration of their medical billing, account receivables, and overall revenue cycle management (RCM). Either you can pay full-time employees to handle your medical billing. Or, you can […]
Practice Management And Medical Billing Audit
What Is Medical Billing Audit? A medical billing audit is a process performed to evaluate clinical documents. Verify the accuracy, reliability, and validity of records maintained by medical facilities and review billing documents submitted to payers. Auditing allows for the detection, monitoring, and correction of inappropriate billing practices. Detail: Expectations from the medical billing audit are to ensure […]