Tag: Medical Coding Companies

ICD-10 to ICD-11

ICD-10 to ICD-11: Bridging the Gap with Best Practices

The Evolution of Medical Coding (ICD-10 to ICD-11) As we transition from ICD-10 to ICD-11, it’s crucial to understand the implications of these changes on data accuracy, clinical documentation, and overall healthcare management. Healthcare data are based on medical coding, which plays a vital role in categorizing diseases, health conditions, and medical procedures. It has […]
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Retina Injection coding

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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Common coding mistakes and how AI is resolving them

The administrative burden of accurate coding is a major contributor to physician burnout, a problem even worse since the COVID pandemic. Studies consistently show it’s a leading cause of stress for doctors and staff. Incorrect coding, including medical coding mistakes, can have serious financial consequences for medical practices. Denial of claims, reduced reimbursements, and audits […]
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Benefits Of Coding In Optimizing Resource Allocation

From Claims to Care: How Coding Optimizes Resource Allocation

It is important for ensuring that the proper resources reach the right patients throughout the complicated healthcare system. However, piles of paperwork and complicated medical codes make it difficult to verify that the proper resources are delivered to the right patients when they are needed. Coding may be a great tool for cutting through the […]
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7 Most Common Reasons for Claim Denials

7 Most Common Reasons for Claim Denials in 2023

When a claim gets denied, it not only affects the company’s cash flow but also impacts the patient-doctor relationship. Even some denials get claimed by re-appealing but few claims are left on air – that what something your practice and patient would like to avoid. Poor management in claim processing will negatively impact the revenue […]
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Medical Billing Trends 2023

Key Trends in Medical Billing Services for 2023

Due to technological innovation, the healthcare sector faces greater transformation. Adopting new technologies and implementing virtual care brought significant change in Medical Billing. The year 2022 ends with a substantial rise in the adoption of payment systems and the implementation of new technologies in the Medical billing process. In addition, the integration of advanced Medical […]
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Happy Holidays

ICD-10 Codes for Holiday Mishaps

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is very easy to get distracted with accidents due to extra activities and overlook everyday actions that help us to be safe and happy. Accidents during such holiday season will make physician, emergence care and urgency care little busy. Treatments can be reimbursed with medical […]
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Key Factors When Coding Drug Screenings

Dodge denials for drug testing by knowing which details demand attention. How often do you experience denials when it comes to your definitive drug testing? If the answer is often, this article may provide some answers to why that might be happening. Many payer policies have very clear guidelines, both medical and reimbursement, that dictate […]
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ICD-11 Officially Released for Implementation

On Feb. 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) released ICD-11 2022. This is the official version of the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding set that WHO member countries will be implementing worldwide. In fact, according to the WHO release announcement, 35 countries are already using ICD-11. The WHO began developing […]
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