Tag Archives: medical billing coding

Using Modifier 59 (Distinct Procedural Service) Effectively

Posted on February 21, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

When used appropriately, coding modifiers help practices code appropriately and collect revenue to which they’re entitled. The key here is -when used appropriately. A modifier should never be used just to get higher reimbursement or to get paid for a … Continue reading →

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Cardiology Coding Guidelines Made Easier With Coding Alert

Posted on November 19, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

This year with the new cardiology coding and guidelines, cardiologists are in the tight spot. Furthermore; CMS lowers the reimbursement as part of its multiple procedure payment reductions for imaging services. This will lead to a reduction of 22% on … Continue reading →

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Common Practice Challenges Faced by Orthopedic surgeons

Posted on October 8, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

There are many distinctive as well as common challenges faced by orthopedic surgeons over and again. These encounters mainly hinder their business cycle, and sometimes you may also find orthopedic healthcare units closing down. Challenges like rising or unavailability of … Continue reading →

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How to get started in nursing home optometry?

Posted on October 3, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

Optometric practice in the nursing home setting is not always very glamorous; however, there are many reasons optometrists might want to consider adding this specialty to their practice arsenal due to tremendous need. This is a common question among new … Continue reading →

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What Are CPT Modifiers And Why Medical Billing Companies Use Them?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

Since medical procedures and services are often complex, we sometimes need to supply additional information when we’re coding. CPT modifier may describe whether multiple procedures were performed, why that procedure was necessary, where the procedure was performed on the body, … Continue reading →

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Importance of HIPAA Compliance for your practice

Posted on September 11, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

As a physician, you start growing in your practice you will realize that you need to outsource part or all your billing routine tasks to be more productive and efficient at work. WHAT IS HIPAA? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability … Continue reading →

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Urology billing suffering due to stagnant coding?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

Urology billing is seeing a pool of billing and coding changes both in terms of administrative workflow and coding for different procedures.   It might be time for you understand different aspects of urology coding and how insurance company will like … Continue reading →

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