Tag: Telemedicine Billing

telehealth billing strategies

Telehealth Billing Strategies: Maximizing Revenue

Telehealth revenue can be a lifeline for many healthcare organizations struggling financially due to cancellations of elective and non-urgent procedures. However, maximizing this revenue stream requires effective Telehealth Billing Strategies. This includes accurate coding, timely claim submissions, and navigating the complexities of payer reimbursement policies for virtual services. Understanding Telehealth Billing: A Few Key Concepts […]
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Compliant Coding and Billing for Physicians: Expert Tips

The article explores common billing mistakes and offers tips for four healthcare services that can cause payment headaches for physicians. 1. Annual Wellness Visits vs. Physicals: Understanding Medicare Requirements Differentiating between Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and Initial Preventive Physical Exams (IPPE) is crucial for accurate billing. Both are covered by Medicare for preventive care, but […]
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Hospitals Saw Substantial Underbilling for Medicare Telestroke Services

One-third of hospitals across the country offered telestroke services, but less than 40 percent submitted Medicare telestroke claims in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine (FAST) Act, Medicare claims for telestroke services increased in rural and urban emergency departments. However, there was still substantial underbilling from hospitals with […]
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Medical Billing for Telehealth During COVID-19

COVID-19 is changing the way we practice medicine. Social distancing measures have led to a surge in demand for telemedicine, while practices around the country are seeing a reduced number of in-office patient visits. While the regulatory environment has not always been favorable towards telehealth, federal and state legislations have recently loosened in an effort […]