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December 22, 2020
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Key Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Billing and Coding

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, providers need to execute a medical billing and coding strategy to sustain vaccination efforts. For many providers, the end of the pandemic is in sight with the recent emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine. And while this may be true, it is just the start of a COVID-19 vaccine […]

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How Is COVID-19 Changing Provider–Supplier Relationships?

The current pandemic continues to affect the healthcare supply chain continuum, such as by disrupting the flow of critical supplies and equipment such as PPE, ventilators, and masks. Due to the increased demand for critical supplies, providers are incurring additional costs as they work to meet the needs of patients and staff. COVID-19 has […]

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Transforming Revenue Cycle Management Using Automation

In today’s healthcare industry today, there is a lot of buzz and hype surrounding automation. Large healthcare networks, medical facilities, and revenue cycle management service providers alike are looking to achieve a more efficient, robust revenue cycle through automation technologies. Any technology that can free employees to focus on high-value tasks and make revenue cycle […]

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October 10, 2020
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The Devil is in the Data: A Detailed Look at MDM Changes for 2021

Major changes are found in the 2021 Evaluation and Management guidelines. As we enter the final quarter of 2020, I hope everyone is committed to being prepared for the 2021 evaluation and management (E&M) changes, because they’re locked in, and the focus going forward should be on education for coders, auditors, and providers. Many articles […]

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August 31, 2020
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2021 E/M Guideline and Leveling Changes

Providers need a mechanism to be accurately reimbursed for the time and effort that they expend in providing care. Evaluation and Management (E/M) leveling has been the standard method in which to provide appropriate, defensible payments for services. However, it has been successfully argued that the 1995 and 1997 E/M guidelines in place today are […]

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August 17, 2020
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AMA Announces New CPT Codes for Coronavirus Testing

The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently expanded its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set to include four additional codes for coronavirus testing. These new codes facilitate providers in reporting a wider range of laboratory tests for the novel coronavirus on medical claims. The newly introduced CPT codes are as follows: •86408: SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody […]

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Adapting to Challenges of Covid-19 with Trends in Health Care Payments

Every year, the Trends in Healthcare Payments Annual Report is distributed to start a conversation about the current state of the industry and shine a light on areas where change is needed. For healthcare providers, the report has consistently found that more of their revenue is dependent on out-of-pocket payments from consumers and less is covered […]

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April 24, 2020
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News Alert: Two New CPT Codes Effective Immediately

Reimbursement details have not yet been established. The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Editorial Panel has made adjustments to one code and introduced two new codes to enhance the specificity of serology laboratory testing. These codes, released on April 10, are immediately applicable. Reimbursement arrangements for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are […]

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November 20, 2019
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ICD-11: The New Reality for Providers

Now is the time to begin preparing for the new code set. It is good to be back to talk about ICD-11. Yes, it’s a reality now, and all providers can start to get prepared for this significant new ICD-11 coding system. ICD-11 has been years in the making, and it is a result of […]

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November 15, 2019
Blog, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management
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How Hospitals Avoid or Reduce Patient Billing Disputes

CMS’ reworked the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, to simplify reporting requirements for providers in its 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Quality Payment Program Final Rule.Patient billing disputes result in more work for hospital staff and can potentially stand in the way of timely payment for services. However, many organizations are making efforts to avoid or reduce […]

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Tag: Healthcare providers

Key Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Billing and Coding

How Is COVID-19 Changing Provider–Supplier Relationships?

Transforming Revenue Cycle Management Using Automation

The Devil is in the Data: A Detailed Look at MDM Changes for 2021

2021 E/M Guideline and Leveling Changes

AMA Announces New CPT Codes for Coronavirus Testing

Adapting to Challenges of Covid-19 with Trends in Health Care Payments

News Alert: Two New CPT Codes Effective Immediately

ICD-11: The New Reality for Providers

How Hospitals Avoid or Reduce Patient Billing Disputes

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