Table of Contents Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Updates New Category I CPT Codes Revised Category I CPT codes New and revised Category III codes Subcutaneous Devices Benefits of Allzone’s CPT Coding Company? The CPT code set for 2024 has recently been released. The modifications discussed below pertain specifically to urology and will become effective […]
The medical billing process is a complex system that requires various steps to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Medical billing services work hard to make sure that medical bills are processed quickly and accurately, allowing for timely payments from insurance companies. 1. Patient Registration The medical billing process begins with patient registration, where the patient’s demographic […]
ESRD PPS 2025 Update: In the July 5 Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will publish a proposed rule for the calendar year (CY) 2025 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS). A number of changes to Medicare policy and payment rates for ESRD facilities are included in the rule. Changes […]
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 […]
Table of Contents Evaluation and Management Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Surgery: Respiratory System Surgery: Cardiovascular System Surgery: Urinary System Surgery: Female Genital System Surgery: Nervous System Radiology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Category III Codes 2024 CPT Coding updates: Take a look at the updates in CPT coding and guidelines for professional services. Every year, on January […]
The US health care system, one of the best in the world, with qualified doctors trained in world medical schools, faces a major flaw: reduce medical errors, which cause about 1 in 1 10 Americans died and cost the country $20 billion age. Almost 2 out of 3 of these errors are based on poor […]
The HIPAA Security Rule Checklist helps covered entities, business associates, and other organizations subject to HIPAA meet the requirements of the Security Standard for the Protection of Electronic Health Information (preferably known as the HIPAA Security Act). Compliance with regulatory security standards will reduce the risk of HIPAA violations and data breaches due to human […]
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Phrasing (CPT)* code set is overhauled every year. This year, numerous of the upgrades are time-based codes, which may influence when they may be detailed. This article depicts CPT 2024 Coding Updates that are pertinent to common surgery and related specialties. Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in CPT 2024 Coding […]
In 2023, multiple entities, such as the Health Insurance Company and health Services Company, declared reductions in prior authorizations. Healthcare Media provided further details on this and additional updates related to prior authorizations in the healthcare sector reported this year. According to a November 13 report from the Medical Group Management Association, 89% of medical […]
Understanding the complexities of healthcare finance can resemble untangling a sophisticated puzzle. Every billing and coding intricacy holds the potential to influence patient care delivery. Recognizing this significance is key, and that’s precisely where the game-changing influence of revenue cycle management software becomes evident. Your worry might revolve around the potential financial stress on healthcare […]