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ICD-10 and Neurosurgery: Updates Require Vigilance in Medical Coding and Billing

2013-08-20T09:10:16+00:00

How do the new codes for neurophysiologic studies performed during surgical procedures affect you? Updates in Neurosurgery coding and billing include: Confirm Chronicity For Nontraumatic Subdural Hemorrhage Pinpoint site to accurately report contusions of head in ICD-10 Changes to the CPT language for analysis and programming of Neurostimulators Clarifications on the use of needle aspiration of bone marrow for bone grafting New code for pre-sacral spinal arthrodesis Changes to the percutaneous sacral nerve codes New codes for angiography that may impact surgeons doing endovascular treatment [space height="10"] These are just two of the thousands of Neurosurgery coding updates to be aware [...]

ICD-10 and Neurosurgery: Updates Require Vigilance in Medical Coding and Billing2013-08-20T09:10:16+00:00

ICD-10 Transition Unveils New Code Structure, Increased Radiology Medical Billing Documentation

2013-08-15T11:48:42+00:00

Code assignments and documentation for Radiology coding and billing will be very different in the world of ICD-10. A seven-character code will need to be constructed—either for medical-surgical procedures or ancillary services. These include imaging, and radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. One of 34 possible values has been assigned for each character in each code. The same letter or number placed in a different character means something different, which is why each character's physical position is important. Values are the numbers 0 through 9 and all letters in the alphabet except I and O. according to the Centers for Medicare & [...]

ICD-10 Transition Unveils New Code Structure, Increased Radiology Medical Billing Documentation2013-08-15T11:48:42+00:00

MedRev Index Tops List of Financial Growth Indicators for Optimal Medical Practice Billing

2013-08-13T09:05:53+00:00

You've heard the old adage "cash is king." Many believe it's the sole indicator of financial health for their practice's healthcare revenue cycle management. What may come as a surprise is that cash flow isn't the only measure of medical practice billing profitability that reigns supreme. You may know how your medical practice coding, billing and collections is doing at this moment, but are you aware of how well your practice should be doing? The unknowns surrounding Healthcare Reform, including reimbursement levels, ICD-10 and more, can cloud perceptions and contribute to growing confusion about your true revenue potential. To maximize practice [...]

MedRev Index Tops List of Financial Growth Indicators for Optimal Medical Practice Billing2013-08-13T09:05:53+00:00

Averting a Coding Emergency: ICD-10 Updates from CMS Avoid Confusion in Medical Coding and Billing

2013-08-12T11:47:05+00:00

Emergency medicine coding and billing can be more than a little confusing, especially when updates and clarifications are happening practically every day. Take CMS for example. Recently, they released several important clarifications because there's been some confusion and frustration regarding the codes in Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity (V, W, X, and Y codes), which will replace the current ICD-9-CM E-Code section. According to CMS as reported in an article from American Association of Professional Coders, "the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines (I.C.20) state that for any initial encounter from an illness or adverse effect, the codes found in this chapter should [...]

Averting a Coding Emergency: ICD-10 Updates from CMS Avoid Confusion in Medical Coding and Billing2013-08-12T11:47:05+00:00

One Healthcare Change Calms Nerves: Revenue Bridge Offers Seamless Medical Practice Billing Transition

2013-08-06T10:36:50+00:00

Let's face it, transitions are nerve racking, whether they are in life or in business. Many healthcare officials believe the 2,700 page Affordable Care Act (ACA), with its 12,000 pages of regulations, is leading to even more uncertainty. Just how will the transition to the ACA work, and how will appointed and career federal officials determine the law's final requirements? All of this uncertainty raises real concerns about how the new law will impact the most crucial element in any healthcare reform effort: physicians. That's why doctors are nervous about the new law and how it will affect their incomes, their [...]

One Healthcare Change Calms Nerves: Revenue Bridge Offers Seamless Medical Practice Billing Transition2013-08-06T10:36:50+00:00

Is your Neurosurgery Coding and Billing Compliant Enough? 10 Questions to Ask

2013-08-01T09:46:13+00:00

Imagine this scenario: You receive a call from your Neurosurgery practice staff. There's an OIG investigator in your office making a spur of the moment house call. Just what exactly would he or she find? In Neurosurgery, you're vigilant when it comes to expecting the unexpected in the practice of medicine. But are you vigilant when it comes to compliance? You may very well be waving compliance red flags in your Neurosurgery revenue cycle management—and not even know it—that send messages your compliance is not being taken seriously enough. It's time to take a hard look around your work environment and [...]

Is your Neurosurgery Coding and Billing Compliant Enough? 10 Questions to Ask2013-08-01T09:46:13+00:00

Is your Radiation Oncology Coding Compliance being Taken Seriously Enough? 10 Questions to Ponder

2013-07-23T09:44:02+00:00

If an OIG investigator were suddenly to appear on your Radiation Oncology practice's doorstep, would you be prepared for the scrutiny? You may very well be waving compliance red flags in your Radiation Oncology revenue cycle management—and not even know it—that send messages your compliance is not being taken seriously enough. It's time to take a hard look around your work environment and review the 10 telltale signs in a list provided by Robert A. Pelaia, Esq., CPC, CPCO. Each sign indicates to investigators they should delve deeper in your compliance activities. Note these are in no particular order: 1. Patient [...]

Is your Radiation Oncology Coding Compliance being Taken Seriously Enough? 10 Questions to Ponder2013-07-23T09:44:02+00:00

Assured Return Offers Medical Practice Billing Advantage and Mitigates Healthcare Risk

2013-07-19T09:22:30+00:00

"At risk." Two words that might just make you think twice about the practice of medicine. But once you know what the biggest risks are to your medical practice and how to mitigate them, you'll actually have the advantage. Risks for medical practices and physician medical billing are continually evolving. Growing numbers of regulations (12,000 and counting in the new Affordable Care Act alone), concerns over the increasing cost of healthcare and new technologies expose you and your patients to greater risks. Examples of some of today's biggest risks include: HIPAA Audits Fraud and abuse Identity theft Other compliance issues Compliance [...]

Assured Return Offers Medical Practice Billing Advantage and Mitigates Healthcare Risk2013-07-19T09:22:30+00:00

Seeing Red? Tips for Better Coding Help Stop the Bleeding, Increase Control of Radiology Revenue Cycle Management

2013-07-16T10:43:38+00:00

Did you ever think the words "hemorrhaging" and "vulnerable" would pertain to your radiology coding and billing? More than likely, they do. That's because your healthcare revenue cycle management is actually more susceptible to errors which, when you add them up, can cost as much as a full time radiology coding professional on average. It's a fine line radiologists walk every day. Under-coding leads to lost revenue, while over-coding threatens compliance. The most common challenges stem from either inadequate documentation, which leaves coders without all the details necessary to maximize radiology reimbursement, or incomplete knowledge of latest coding practices. Poor and [...]

Seeing Red? Tips for Better Coding Help Stop the Bleeding, Increase Control of Radiology Revenue Cycle Management2013-07-16T10:43:38+00:00

Claim Denial Again: Why Your Urology Medical Coding and Billing are at Risk

2013-07-11T09:00:16+00:00

Few things are more frustrating than providing care to a patient expecting fair payment in return, only to be informed that your Urology medical practice coding and billing claim is being denied because the payer doesn't think the service was medically necessary. You've ensured your revenue cycle management process is up to speed, or so you think. Yet, you're still faced with a good percentage of denied insurance claims. And it's beginning to affect your bottom line because your medical practice reimbursement is taking a hit. What's going on? While there are plenty of reasons an insurer might deny your claims, [...]

Claim Denial Again: Why Your Urology Medical Coding and Billing are at Risk2013-07-11T09:00:16+00:00
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