Tag: Documentation

AI in Medical Coding

AI in Medical Coding: A New Era of Accuracy and Efficiency

Medical coding is the lifeblood of healthcare operations. It forms the crucial bridge between patient care and financial reimbursement, ensuring that healthcare providers are compensated for the services they render. However, the complexity and sheer volume of medical codes, coupled with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, make accuracy a persistent challenge. This is where the potential […]
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Medical Coding Denials

Top Strategies to Prevent Medical Coding Denials

Medical coding denials are a common challenge for healthcare providers and revenue cycle management (RCM) teams. They can disrupt cash flow, delay reimbursements, and increase administrative workloads. Avoiding these denials requires a proactive approach that addresses their root causes, ensures compliance with regulations, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. In this blog, we’ll explore […]
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Modifiers 26 and Modifier TC

Modifier 26 and Modifier TC for Accurate Healthcare Billing

In the realm of healthcare billing and coding, modifiers are crucial tools used to provide additional context and specificity to procedure and diagnosis codes. These modifiers help healthcare providers accurately communicate the nature of services rendered to payers. Two commonly used modifiers, Modifiers 26 and Modifier TC, play significant roles in clarifying billing practices and […]
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Healthcare online Forms

Paperless Healthcare: 5 Reasons to Transition to Online Healthcare Forms

The healthcare industry has long been burdened with paperwork, from patient intake forms to insurance documentation. While many healthcare providers have already adopted Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), there’s a growing realization that going paperless can extend far beyond just digitizing patient records. One significant area where healthcare can continue to evolve is through the use […]
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Surgery Modifiers

Surgery Modifiers Require Specific Documentation

Using surgery modifiers to accurately represent the role of assistant surgeons has become increasingly important over the past three decades. Initially, a simple mention of the assistant surgeon’s name in the operative note header sufficed. However, as the healthcare landscape evolved, payers began demanding more granular details about the assistant surgeon’s role and contributions to […]
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Tips to Avoid Billing Errors in Radiology Practices

Have you ever received a medical bill that left you perplexed, questioning how the expenses added up and left you scratching your head? If that’s the case, you’re certainly not alone. Billing for radiology can be intricate and confusing, involving numerous codes and procedures. Unfortunately, errors in medical billing are all too frequent, resulting in […]
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Medicare Advantage Insurers

Senators seek accountability from Medicare Advantage insurers on claims denials

In Congress this week, it wasn’t just pharmacy benefit managers facing scrutiny. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations directed its attention towards Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, seeking explanations for claims denials. During the hearing, the committee’s chairman highlighted that letters were sent to the three largest MA plans—UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna—requesting documentation regarding their decision-making […]
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Medical Coding Error Prevention Methods

Mastering Medical Coding: Strategies To Avoid Revenue Loss

Medical coding is an essential aspect of healthcare in that it translates diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into alphanumeric codes. The processes involved in medical coding is complex, however, so errors can often result in payment delays and significant financial losses. The most common errors leading to delays and lost revenue are tracking down […]
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Administrative Challenges for Medical Practices in 2023

The number of prior authorization requests continues to increase — despite promises to the contrary by payers — costing physicians time and money. A Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) poll found that 70% of medical groups indicated that prior authorizations increased in the last year. Physicians say that their practices continue to struggle with either […]
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Time based EM Guidelines

2021 E/M Guidelines Based on Time

Below is a listing of questions and answers regarding some of the nuances of billing Evaluation and Management office visits based on time. The new 2021 E/M coding guidelines for office visits (99202-99205, 99212-99215) allow physicians and qualified health professionals (QHP) to choose whether their documentation and code-selection level for E/M services provided is based […]
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