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Proven Methods for Accurate Billing of Minor Office Procedures

Impact of Inaccurate Minor Office Procedure Billing The financial setbacks from inaccurate medical billing can be far greater than you might expect. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), medical billing errors can result in an average revenue loss of approximately 7% for physicians annually. For medical practitioners, this can result in thousands of dollars in […]

An Overview of Radiation Oncology Codes – Part 1

In radiation oncology, specific CPT code categories have been established to capture the various aspects of treatment, including delivery, planning, and specialized techniques. These codes not only facilitate billing and reimbursement processes but also contribute to accurate communication and tracking of procedures within the field. In this article, we will explore the radiation oncology codes […]

Accurately Billing CPT 75716

CPT 75716 Description CPT 75716 refers to a radiological procedure known as “Angiography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation.” This procedure involves the use of X-rays to examine the blood vessels in one extremity (arm or leg) to diagnose conditions such as blockages, narrowing, or aneurysms. It requires a contrast medium to be injected into […]

Why Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) is Preferred ASC Billing Company?

Why Medical Billers and Coders is Preferred ASC Billing Company?

Introduction to MBC as a Leading ASC Billing Company Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) is a leading ASC billing company that specializes in providing comprehensive billing services to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across the United States. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, MBC has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality billing […]

Understanding CT Scan Coding Guidelines

Basics of CT Scan Coding CT scan coding guidelines refer to a set of rules and principles used to assign appropriate codes to diagnostic imaging procedures performed using Computed Tomography (CT) technology. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure accurate and consistent coding of CT scans across different healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and […]

Newly Added Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Codes for Children

On 19th May 2022, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced an update to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) including new product and administration codes assigned to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years old. While the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young children has yet to receive FDA authorization, AMA has created a […]

Chiropractic billing tips in 2021

Current Procedural Terminology codes are a set of codes published and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) for chiropractors and chiropractic billing specialists. Mistakes such as incorrect chiropractic CPT codes can lead to claim rejections and delays in payments and put your practice at risk for failure. Hence to avoid errors you should consider […]

AMA Announces 2021 E/M Changes

In 2018, Medicare announced its plans for revamping the Evaluation and Management coding structure and was met with a rapid response from the medical community, including the AMA and many other organizations. As a result, the Medicare changes implemented in 2019 were mostly documentation-related changes that generally benefited providers but were not necessarily accepted and […]

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