Tag: Medical billing codes

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3 Coding Compliance Strategies to Improve Reimbursement, Quality

The Crucial Role of Medical Coding Compliance in a Value-Based World: Telling the Patient’s Story for Better Billing and Quality Care. Medical Coders: The Unsung Storytellers of Healthcare Medical coders play a critical role in hospitals, but their importance often goes unnoticed. They’re the storytellers behind the scenes, analyzing patient records, selecting billing codes, and […]
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New Billing Codes-for Prior Authorization Work Proposed by AMA

AMA Aims to Streamline Prior Authorization Billing with New Codes

New billing codes: Medical experts might consider creating new billing codes for the time doctors and their support staff spends working on prior authorizations. The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Board meets May 9-11 in Chicago. On the meeting’s agenda are three potential new CPT codes “for reporting services (physician, QHP, […]
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5 Qualities of a Great Physician Billing Solution

Discover the Top 5 Qualities of a Great Physician Billing Solution

Ensure you make a well-informed choice when selecting a company to manage your reimbursements. Physicians seeking to improve their reimbursement rates, financial performance, operational efficiency, or focus on patient care should consider outsourcing their billing needs. However, choosing the right physician billing service for your practice can be a challenging task, as not all services […]
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New Medical Billing Codes You Should Know About

Physicians need to keep their billing and coding right to ensure seamless reimbursements from payers. Similarly, they should stay updated with the latest coding changes to keep their revenue cycle intact. In addition, running a successful medical practice is a daunting task as the providers need to stay updated with the industry guidelines. The year […]
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Coding Drives Up Medical Billing Costs in the US

Coding Drives Up Medical Billing Costs in US

Another study confirms that medical billing costs in the US significantly exceed those in similar countries, but researchers now know why: coding drives up US administrative spending. Complex coding structures in the US are driving up medical billing costs in the US, making it one of the most expensive countries to get paid, according to […]
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CMS Repeals Final Rule on Digital Therapeutics in A Year of Shifting Guidance

  The absence of an established, repeatable, and scalable path to commercialization and prescription of DTx has bottlenecked broader uptake, says one physician leader. Key Takeaways The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has repealed its Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology final rule. The action leaves multiple unanswered questions for digital therapeutic reimbursement, with payers […]
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