Tag: HCPCS Level II Codes

HCPCS L Codes

Complete Guide to HCPCS L Codes for Orthotic & Prosthetic Billing

Orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services play a crucial role in improving patients’ mobility, supporting musculoskeletal alignment, and restoring physical function after trauma, surgery, or chronic conditions. To ensure accurate reimbursement for these medical devices, healthcare providers rely on the HCPCS Level II L Codes, which specifically describe orthotic and prosthetic procedures, supplies, and related components. […]
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HCPCS G Codes

Why Understanding HCPCS G Codes Matters for Accurate Medicare Billing

In the complex world of medical billing and coding, the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) plays a vital role in ensuring accurate documentation, reimbursement, and compliance. While most healthcare professionals are familiar with CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, HCPCS codes — particularly G codes — often raise questions among billers, coders, and providers. This […]
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Therapy Services Codes

Therapy Services Codes: A Complete Guide to CPT & HCPCS Codes

Therapy services play a vital role in healthcare, helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall well-being. To ensure accurate billing and reimbursement, healthcare providers must use the correct therapy services codes. These codes, primarily based on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), help standardize claims […]
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CAR-T therapy coding

A Deep Dive into CAR-T Therapy Coding and Billing for Medicare

Stay updated with the latest guidelines for reporting products and procedures related to Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy to ensure accurate CAR-T therapy coding and billing for Medicare patients. Overview of CAR-T Therapy CAR-T is a cutting-edge cell-based gene therapy that modifies a patient’s own T lymphocytes (T-cells) in a lab to express chimeric […]
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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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HCPCS Level II Code Updates for April 2024

HCPCS Level II Code Updates for April 2024

The official April 2024 update to the HCPCS Level II code set is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website.  April update includes: 62 new codes 2 changes to scope and long description 21 obsolete codes 11 changes to long description 1 change to changes miscellaneous changes Below are some  code […]
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Differences: Preventive vs. Office Visits in Medical Coding & Billing

Differences: Preventive vs. Office Visits in Medical Coding & Billing

Preventive Services Vs Office Visits: It is important to note that Medicare does not cover preventive services in the same manner as commercial payers. Therefore, it is important to know the patient’s policy and insurance coverage. Table A shows a breakdown of the coverage parameters. Understanding the distinction between Preventive Services Vs Office Visits is […]
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