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Modifier 79: Importance in Accurate Billing
How to Apply Modifier 79 in Accurate Billing Health care services need to be documented accurately and reimbursed correctly, for which the medical coding & billing process needs precision & meticulousness. A key instrument in this procedure is "Modifier 79,...
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Interventional Radiology Coding?
What is Interventional Radiology? Consultations vs. Office VisitsCommon Diseases Treat in Interventional RadiologyMethods and Techniques in Interventional RadiologyThe Experience of Patients During IR ProceduresCheck if the service is billable separatelyBilling and...
When to Apply Modifier 74 in Medical Billing?
Modifier 74 Description What is Modifier 74? When to Apply Modifier 74 in Medical Billing? Modifier 74 Reimbursement?Documentation necessities for Modifier 74 Key Differences Between Modifier 73 and Modifier 74Multiple Processes Wrap Up: Modifier 74 Description In the...
Understand Dermatology Medical Billing and Coding?
Let’s Understand Dermatology Medical Billing and CodingBasic Coding in DermatologyCPT Code: 17000-17004 (Cryotherapy)CPT Code: 96910-96912 (Phototherapy)Primary Benefits of Dermatology Billing and Coding ServicesCoding Hints for PrecisionChallengesWrap Up: Dermatology...
How to Select Between a Skilled Nursing Facility vs. Rehab Center?
Introduction to Skilled Nursing Facility vs. Rehab CenterWhat is a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility)?What is an inpatient rehabilitation center?How To Select Skilled Nursing Facility vs. Rehab Center?Physician and Specialist Availability: Evaluate Medical...
The Basic Guidelines of OB-GYN Coding
Overview of OB-GYN Coding A physician with extensive and specialized training in obstetrics and gynecology is known as an OB-GYN. Obstetrics and gynecology, or OB-GYN, is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to...
Understand Radiology Coding Basic Guidelines & Best Practices
What is Radiology?Typical CPT codesDocument Review to Determine Diagnosis CodeDiagnostic Test OrderThe report on radiologyRadiology Coding's Major ObstaclesSolutions for Radiology Billing and Coding Radiology coding plays a critical role in the medical field, which...
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
What is Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)What a CDI Program Is For:The Effects of a CDI Program in an Inpatient EnvironmentHow Can Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Enhance Patient Care?The effects of a program for clinical documentation improvement...
Anesthesia Billing Services: A Comprehensive Guide to
How To Bill For AnesthesiaVariables influencing anesthesia billingHow to Improve Anesthesia Billing?Contracting Out Services for Anesthesia Billing In the medicine field, anesthesia billing is a complex and challenging area. The medical billing sector, anesthesia...
Determine ICD-10 Code For Low Back Pain
Types of Low Back PainSymptoms of low back painICD-10 Code For Low Back PainWhen is M54.50 code appropriate?Is there an Excludes1 edit for M54.50?When to use M54.51?Are there any Excludes1 edits in M54.51?Is there an example of using M54.59?Are there any Excludes1...
Role of RPA in Healthcare: Saving Time, Money, and Lives
An Understanding Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Problems and Solutions:Meaning of RPA in Medicine:RPA's Effect on Healthcare Cost ManagementFuture with RPAWrap Up The role of RPA in healthcare is becoming increasingly imperative as healthcare providers search to...
What’s the Difference Between Inpatient Coding vs Outpatient Coding?
Know the difference between inpatient coding vs outpatient codingDurationCompensationInpatient Coding vs Outpatient Coding BillingPrimary DiagnosisUncertain Diagnosis CodingComplication:What Are the Commonalities Between Inpatient Coding vs Outpatient Coding?Wrap Up...