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Master Retina Injection Coding for Smooth Billing & Reimbursement

Accurate coding is essential for retina practices performing intravitreal injections, especially when handling retina injection coding. While medication and modifier updates occur frequently, understanding these basics ensures proper reimbursement: CPT® Code Consistency: CPT® code 67028 remains constant for administering the medication. HCPCS Level II Code Tracking: Codes for injected drugs (HCPCS Level II) vary and […]
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Top 10 ICD-10-CM Coding Errors

Top 10 ICD-10-CM Coding Errors

Medical ICD-10-CM coding accuracy is crucial for efficient healthcare reimbursement. Even minor errors can lead to claim denials, delays, and lost revenue. Here are the top 10 medical coding mistakes to avoid: Accuracy is Key: 1. Don’t Skip the Details: ICD-10-CM codes often require specific details in the fourth and fifth digits. Using truncated codes […]
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Comprehensive Overview of CMS July 2024 OPPS Update (CR13632)

The CMS Releases July 2024 OPPS Update (reference: CMS Change Request CR13632, MLN Matters number MM13632). Here’s a summary of key changes: New Coverage for COVID-19 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Drug: PEMGARDA (pemivibart) – Code: Q0224 (Note: This code is not reimbursed under OPPS, but at a “reasonable cost”) Administration: Code: M0224 (Covered: Receives separate payment under […]
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Common coding mistakes and how AI is resolving them

How Medical Coding Mistakes Cost You Money

The administrative burden of accurate medical coding is a major contributor to physician burnout—a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies consistently rank coding-related stress as one of the top concerns for healthcare providers. Medical Coding Mistakes, whether due to oversight or complexity, can have severe financial repercussions for medical practices. Denied claims, reduced reimbursements, […]
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Why Healthcare Providers Need Medical Claim Clearinghouses

Why Healthcare Providers Need Medical Claim Clearinghouses

Medical claim clearinghouses enhance the efficiency of claim submissions for healthcare providers, thereby reducing costs and improving payment accuracy. Each year, healthcare payers and providers exchange billions of claims to finalize patient encounters, a number that continues to rise. As claim volumes increase annually (except for a dip in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), […]
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How to prevent HIPAA violations in healthcare

How to prevent HIPAA violations in healthcare

HIPAA violations happen when a healthcare organization fails to follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. HIPAA is a law that protects patients’ privacy by setting standards for securing and sharing their medical information. There are different ways a HIPAA violation can occur, but they often involve a patient’s protected health information […]
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Benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for alternative healthcare delivery methods. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) emerged as a valuable complement to telehealth, allowing doctors to remotely monitor patients’ health data in real-time. How Remote patient monitoring Works RPM utilizes various devices to track vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar. It can […]
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Updated Guidance for 340B Modifiers from CMS in 2024 and 2025

Updated Guidance for 340B Modifiers from CMS in 2024 and 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated guidance on the use of 340B modifiers by Medicare providers and reimbursement providers for drugs Part B biologics and the 340B Drug Enforcement Program. Published participation. The purpose of this rulemaking is to inform all provider types about the newly amended 340B requirements for 2024 […]
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