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Given the many intricacies of medical billing and coding, it is no surprise that mistakes can occur during the process. The most common errors, no matter how trivial they seem, can lead to claim denials, loss of revenue, fines and penalties, and may even impact patient care. Therefore, by knowing how to eliminate medical billing […]
Efficiency is the cornerstone of any healthcare setting. For you to succeed, you must employ innovative ways to deliver quality care and enhance patient experience while lowering your costs and avoiding mistakes. An efficient medical billing system, therefore, is of paramount importance to achieve these goals. Without an experienced biller working for your practice, it […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation is launching a new payment model that aims to give a boost to Americans’ access to quality rural healthcare and telehealth services, and to shift U.S. healthcare providers toward more value-based payments. Specifically, the agency announced on August 11 that the new Community Health Access and […]
Starting on September 1, hospitals that have cared for patients who are Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19 will see a 20% boost in payments if they prove a positive diagnosis, CMS announced on Aug. 17. The pay hike comes from a provision in the CARES Act that directed the Department of Health and Human Services […]
Question: Are there any code changes that apply to anesthesia in 2020? Answer: There were no changes to anesthesia codes for 2020. There are, however, some changes to pain management codes that may affect you—they are listed below: 2019 codes 2020 codes Anesthetic agent injections 64999 unlisted procedure, nervous system 64451 (Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or […]
Question: Are epidural blood patches billable on the same day as labor & delivery?Answer: Administering a blood patch on the same day as labor and delivery is unusual because most physicians try to manage spinal headaches conservatively before turning to an invasive treatment. Double check a few things before billing the blood patch procedure: Ensure […]
Question: What is considered Telehealth services? Can we bill for these services now that carriers are loosening their requirements as a response to COVID-19? Answer: This entire area of telehealth services is an evolving topic amongst insurance carriers and information may change several times before final guidance emerges. In the meantime, we can offer the following […]
With the CARES Act passed on Friday, we’re receiving more information on the PPP SBA loans included in the act. The Chamber of Commerce has put together the key information you need to determine if you qualify. Click below to learn more.
Friday March 27, 2020 marks the passing of the CARES Act. The act contains three pieces of legislation that will have direct impact on physician groups. The act allots for a $100 billion fund for all healthcare facilities enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, a new SBA loan program and additional provisions surrounding the treatment and […]
