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October 4, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Anesthesia Medical Billing RCM: What to Know

Adhering to the medical billing rules and guidelines specific to anesthesia care is required in order to accurately report anesthesia services and get reimbursed in a timely manner. Anesthesia medical billing can be complex and time-consuming, which is why most facilities choose to partner with a medical billing company to achieve a more efficient workflow, […]

October 4, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Why CPT Code Modifiers Are Essential for Anesthesia Billing Claims

Common procedural terminology (CPT) modifiers are special codes – usually numeric or alpha – used by medical billers to indicate additional information or pricing associated with a specific CPT code. Anesthesia billing, like all other medical billing, includes the use of these modifiers, which are critically important for the purpose of reimbursement from payors. What […]

September 22, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Coding for Ophthalmology Medical Billing: What You Need to Know

Ophthalmology medical billing, like other medical billing, is essential to ensure that an eye care facility remains profitable and viable to continue caring for patients. Because eye care is unique and unlike other specialties, it requires a strong foundation of knowledge to understand the intricate nature of ophthalmology medical billing services.  From basic vision care […]

August 8, 2022
by Simon Hughes

The Difference Between Behavioral Health and Medical Billing

A common misconception about mental and behavioral health is that health insurance covers services the same way other medical services are covered. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and it can cause significant headaches for providers in the mental and behavioral health sphere.  The differences and restrictions related to mental and behavioral health cause some […]

August 1, 2022
by Simon Hughes

New Codes Coming: Is Your Practice Ready?

The clock is ticking for 2022-2023 pathology coding changes. Highlights to date include proposed changes to the 2023 Physician’s Fee Schedule and the addition of category 3 (temporary) digital technology codes that will be add-ons to the primary category 1 CPT (eg: 88305, 88342). The 2023 ICD-10 changes are slated to go into effect on […]

May 19, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Best Practices for Improved Financials Post-COVID: 3 Part Series – Part 2: Coding and Technology

The COVID pandemic created challenges for practices that had to pivot their operations to restore revenues, adapt to the changing environment, and accelerate growth. This webinar, brought medical billing experts from Coronis Health together to discuss best practices for improved financials and provide case studies on how practices have improved operations. In this second part […]

April 25, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Choosing the Right Outsourcing Service: 5 Questions to Ask

When you decide to outsource your medical billing, you need to do your research to ensure that you connect with the right company for your facility’s needs, such as claim processing, offered services, staff training, AR management, and analytic reports. When you find the right billing company, all of these needs – and more – […]

February 2, 2022
by Simon Hughes

Outsourcing Medical Billing: Benefits vs. Costs

Outsourcing medical billing may sound expensive, but the benefits can outweigh the costs. Let’s explore the real ROI on outsourcing medical billing – Coronis Health can provide tips to help you determine whether outsourcing is the right choice for your facility.  5 Signs You Should Outsource Your Medical Billing Medical billing is a critical component […]

October 23, 2019
by Simon Hughes

8 MIPS tips for the 2018 reporting year

I have been privileged to work with many practices and specialties, helping them navigate the very confusing Medicare Quality Programs. I wanted to leave you with a few tips for the 2018 reporting year:

October 15, 2019
by Simon Hughes

Here’s how often IBM’s Watson agrees with doctors on the best way to treat cancer

We’re starting to get a better picture of how artificial intelligence could help doctors better treat cancer.