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Medical billing compliance

How Medical Billing Compliance Can Protect Your Medical Practice

In today’s evolving healthcare environment, medical billing compliance is more than just a legal requirement—it’s a strategic safeguard for your medical practice. As regulations tighten and audits become more frequent, staying compliant with medical billing standards helps protect your practice from costly fines, revenue losses, and reputational damage. What Is Medical Billing Compliance? Medical billing […]
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ICD code updates

ICD-10-CM Code Updates: New, Revised & Deleted Codes You Need to Know

For the 2026 ICD-10-CM code updates, you’ll find 16 new “R” codes that offer greater detail for reporting pain and tenderness in the pelvic, perineal, subpubic, abdominal, and flank regions. The existing code R10.2- (Pelvic and perineal pain) will become a parent code. A notable addition is R11.16 (Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)), specifically for nausea […]
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CPT 95165

CPT Code 95165: Reimbursement Updates for Allergen Immunotherapy

Allergen immunotherapy remains a cornerstone of treatment for many patients suffering from allergic conditions, offering long-term relief and potentially altering the course of disease. For allergy and immunology practices, CPT code 95165, which covers the professional services for the supervision of preparation and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy, is a vital component of their […]
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Prior Authorization Automation

Can Automation Solve the Prior Authorization Problem in Healthcare?

In today’s healthcare ecosystem, prior authorization (PA) remains one of the most burdensome administrative processes, creating delays, denials, and dissatisfaction among providers and patients alike. Originally designed to ensure appropriate care and control costs, the process has become a major pain point due to its manual, repetitive, and inconsistent nature. But with the rise of […]
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patient billing information

Impact of Healthcare Data Breaches on Patient Billing Information

The healthcare industry, a repository of highly sensitive personal and financial data, has become a prime target for cybercriminals. Data breaches affecting patient billing information are particularly insidious, leading to not only privacy violations but also direct financial harm for both patients and healthcare organizations. These breaches can result in identity theft, insurance fraud, financial […]
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Five Common Medical Billing Myths Busted

Five Common Medical Billing Myths Busted

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of healthcare, medical billing services play a critical role in ensuring a provider’s financial health. Yet, despite its importance, medical billing is still surrounded by several misconceptions that lead to inefficiencies, revenue loss, and administrative burnout. Whether you’re a physician, clinic manager, or revenue cycle professional, falling for these […]
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Medical coding strategies

Top Medical Coding Strategies to Maximize Reimbursements

The difference between a thriving medical facility and one struggling with cash flow often lies in the precision and strategic application of its coding processes. Maximizing reimbursements and strengthening financial health hinges on a proactive approach to medical coding – one that goes beyond simply assigning codes and delves into optimizing every facet of the […]
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failing on prior auth reform

Health Insurance Industry Is Failing on Prior Authorization Reform

In theory, prior authorization (PA) exists to ensure that healthcare services are medically necessary and cost-effective. But in practice, it has become a bureaucratic roadblock causing treatment delays, administrative overload, and provider burnout. Despite increasing pressure from physicians, hospitals, patient advocacy groups, and even bipartisan lawmakers, the health insurance industry failing on prior authorization reform […]
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proper medical coding practices

Why Proper Medical Coding is Critical for Your Physician Practice

For physicians, understanding and implementing proper medical coding practices isn’t just about administrative efficiency; it’s the lifeblood of your practice, directly impacting reimbursement, compliance, and ultimately, your financial health. Ignoring or mismanaging medical coding can lead to a cascade of problems: denied claims, delayed payments, audits, and even legal repercussions. On the other hand, mastering […]
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