Tag: Healthcare Reimbursement

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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Denial Prevention vs. Denial Facilitation

Denial Prevention vs. Facilitation: Optimize Healthcare Revenue

In the healthcare revenue cycle, denials are inevitable — but how you manage them makes all the difference. A common discussion in this space centers around Denial Prevention vs. Denial Facilitation, two strategies that, while they may sound similar, have distinct purposes and outcomes. Understanding and effectively applying both can drastically improve your practice’s cash […]
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HCPCS Level I vs Level II

HCPCS Level I vs. Level II Codes: Key Differences for Accurate Medical Billing

In the intricate world of healthcare billing and coding, accuracy is paramount. Healthcare providers rely on standardized coding systems to communicate diagnoses, procedures, and services to payers. Among these crucial systems are the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, which are essential for proper reimbursement. However, the HCPCS system isn’t a monolithic entity; it’s […]
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RCM KPIs

Top 5 KPIs Every RCM Leader Should Track This Year

In today’s complex healthcare environment, revenue cycle management (RCM) has become more critical than ever. As patient expectations evolve and regulatory requirements grow more stringent, the pressure on RCM leaders to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining high-quality patient care is immense. With tight margins and rising operational costs, understanding and optimizing the right RCM KPIs […]
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Mechanical Ventilation Coding

Avoiding Overpayments Through Accurate Mechanical Ventilation Coding

 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted a review of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) that required more than 96 consecutive hours of mechanical ventilation. The audit focused on compliance with Medicare payment requirements and accurate Mechanical Ventilation Coding and code assignment. A total of […]
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AI-driven prior authorization denials

AI-Driven Prior Authorization Denials: Physicians Warn of Patient Harm & Burnout

A growing number of physicians are voicing concerns about the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health insurers’ prior authorization processes. The American Medical Association’s (AMA) latest 2024 AMA Prior Authorization Physician Survey highlights that many warn AI-driven prior authorization denials are exacerbating patient harm and physician burnout. The survey, which included 1,000 practicing […]
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Reducing Claim Denials

Mastering Healthcare Claim Denial Management: Strategies & Solutions

In healthcare, claim denials pose a significant challenge to a provider’s revenue cycle. Each year, over $4.5 trillion in claims are submitted to insurance carriers in the U.S. alone. Despite this volume, healthcare providers continue to see an alarming rise in denied claims. In 2022, 42% of respondents reported an increase in denials, but by […]
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Manual Claims Denial Management

Why Manual Denial Management is Hurting Your Revenue

Healthcare providers face mounting financial pressures due to rising operational costs, evolving regulatory requirements, and shrinking reimbursement rates. One of the most critical areas affecting revenue cycle efficiency is claims denial management. Despite advancements in technology, many healthcare organizations still rely on manual claims denial management, leading to inefficiencies, revenue leakage, and administrative burdens. 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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AI in Radiology

AI in Radiology: Navigating the Reimbursement Landscape

AI in Radiology is rapidly transforming the field, with new AI tools and algorithms continuously being developed and integrated into clinical practice. However, while AI’s role in medical imaging is expanding, a critical issue remains unresolved—reimbursement. The Reimbursement Challenge Despite the increasing adoption of AI in Radiology, experts highlight a significant gap: the absence of […]
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