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General Coding Guidelines for Osteoporosis

Posted on March 18, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that involves abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile or porous bones. Without appropriate treatment, osteoporosis can worsen. As bones get weaker and thinner, the potential risk for fractures increases. Documentation is very important … Continue reading →

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Appropriate Use of Modifiers XE, XP, XS, XU, or 59

Posted on March 13, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

Modifier 59 is the most widely used HCPCS modifier. This modifier is associated with considerable misuse and high levels of manual audit activity, leading to reviews, appeals, and even civil fraud and abuse cases. The introduction of four ‘X’ subset … Continue reading →

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How accurate you can use Modifier 58 in Medical Billing?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

The modifier 58 is defined by CPT as “staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the post-operative period.” It may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period … Continue reading →

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Increasing Your Practice Revenue by Adding New Patients Using SEO

Posted on March 6, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

As we all know, in the current age of the internet, having a website for your practice is a must. But if your website is not properly optimized then you would fall behind the competition.  SEO stands for ‘search engine … Continue reading →

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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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New Medicare Enrollment Application (For Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners)

Posted on February 20, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

CMS received approval for a new Medicare Enrollment Application for physicians and non-physician practitioners (CMS-855I dated 12/2018). Many changes are minor; the major ones reduce provider burden: Eliminated reporting for advanced diagnostic imaging, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments number, and the … Continue reading →

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2019 NCCI update impact on medical billing and coding

Posted on February 7, 2019 by MedicalBillersandCoders.com

NCCI – National Correct Coding Initiative promotes the correct coding methodologies. Furthermore, it controls inappropriate coding leading to wrong payments in Part B claims. The CMS annually updates the National Correct Coding Initiative Coding Policy Manual for Medicare Services. The … Continue reading →

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