Tag: Medical Coding

Decode & Deploy: Latest Strategies in Medical Billing

Decode & Deploy: Latest Strategies in Medical Billing

It’s time to embrace the ever-evolving landscape of medical billing with Decode & Deploy! In this issue, we’ll explore cutting-edge methods for streamlining billing processes and optimizing revenue cycles including medical billing strategies. Billing in the Medical Industry: An Evolving Landscape Technology advancements, regulatory changes, and a growing focus on value-based care are driving the […]
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2024 ICD-10-CM Update Enhances Chronic Migraine

2024 ICD-10-CM Update Enhances Chronic Migraine

The good news for coders is that the 2024 ICD-10-CM update allows for more specific coding of chronic migraine with aura, improving accuracy and potentially helping patients access treatment. Diagnosing Migraine: A Complex Puzzle While the International Headache Society defines chronic migraine, pinpointing the exact type can be challenging. Migraines come in various forms, and […]
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5 Essential Tips to Reduce Accounts Receivable Turnaround Time

 When your medical practice submits a claim to a payer, the countdown begins until you receive the payment. Ensuring timely payment is crucial for your business, as delays can have costly consequences. Ideally, you should aim to clear accounts receivable within 30 days. To effectively reduce accounts receivable, it’s essential to implement efficient billing processes, […]
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3 Coding Compliance Strategies to Improve Reimbursement, Quality

The Crucial Role of Medical Coding Compliance in a Value-Based World: Telling the Patient’s Story for Better Billing and Quality Care. Medical Coders: The Unsung Storytellers of Healthcare Medical coders play a critical role in hospitals, but their importance often goes unnoticed. They’re the storytellers behind the scenes, analyzing patient records, selecting billing codes, and […]
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Six Tips to Getting Paid for CPT Modifiers

Six Tips to Getting Paid for CPT Modifiers

In medical coding, CPT modifier are vital for accurate reimbursement of healthcare services. These special codes, attached to primary procedure codes, provide additional details about the complexity or extent of a service. However, using modifiers incorrectly can lead to claim denials and lost revenue. This blog post shares six key tips to help you get […]
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Kidney Disease Patients: Proposed Rule Aims to Increase Transplants

Kidney Disease Patients: Proposed Rule Aims to Increase Transplants

The organ transplant industry, like every other sector (kidney transplants IOTA model), is not free from racial disparities,” remarked U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Black Americans face a disproportionate burden of life-threatening kidney disease, yet they receive a smaller share of kidney transplants. The Biden-Harris Administration is implementing concrete […]
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Radiology RCM Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape

Radiology RCM Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape

The field of medical Specialties, with its cutting-edge technology and intricate procedures, presents a unique environment for radiology RCM. While it offers the potential for significant success, navigating the RCM landscape in radiology requires a keen understanding of the industry’s specific challenges. This includes navigating the complexities of billing and coding, keeping pace with evolving […]
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14 Things To Know About Medical Coding

14 Things To Know About Medical Coding

In this blog, you should know why healthcare providers need to be aware of the medical coding guide. 1. What is Medical Coding? Medical coding is the process of translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into universal alphanumeric codes for proper documentation and billing purposes. 2. Importance of Accuracy: Accurate medical coding is crucial for […]
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