Neurology practices face some of the most complex billing challenges in healthcare. From high-cost injectable drugs and neurostimulator devices to DME, infusion services, and Medicare-specific requirements, accurate HCPCS coding is critical for clean claims and timely reimbursement. Even a minor coding error can trigger denials, audits, or delayed payments. This Neurology HCPCS Codes Cheat Sheet […]
Procedure modifiers play a crucial role in medical billing by providing additional information about performed services. Accurate use of these modifiers ensures appropriate reimbursement, reduces claim denials, and maintains compliance with payer policies. This blog breaks down key procedure modifiers, their appropriate usage, common pitfalls, and best practices for medical billers. Modifier 59 – Distinct […]
Medical billing and coding is a critical part of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), ensuring providers are reimbursed accurately for their services. Among the many modifiers used in coding, Modifiers 80, 81, 82, and AS are essential in defining the role of assistant surgeons during procedures. Correct usage of these modifiers can prevent claim denials, […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated the educational and operations testing phase of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program. During this period, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) began accepting AUC-related modifiers and HCPCS G-Codes on claims for advanced diagnostic imaging services provided to Medicare Part B patients. Understanding AUC Program Requirements Under the […]
Clinicians participating in the Making Care Primary (MCP) model now have access to two new HCPCS Level II codes, HCPCS Codes G9037 and G9038, introduced in fiscal year (FY) 2024. These codes expand the scope of interprofessional consultation services, allowing primary care providers (PCPs) to bill for time spent collaborating with specialists. The MCP Model: […]
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 […]
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation. In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool, transforming the way healthcare services are delivered. As technology continues to advance, the future of Medicare telehealth looks increasingly promising. Telehealth: A Brief Overview Telehealth, […]
Discover the October HCPCS Level II Code Set Update: October 2024 HCPCS Level II code set will receive a quarterly update, introducing 32 new drug and biological codes. Additionally, five codes will be deleted, and five others will undergo revisions. Let’s explore what’s in store. New HCPCS Level II Codes The Centers for Medicare & […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a summary of each HCPCS Level II code application decision. The document is twenty-eight pages long and the link can be found in the Resources section. There are 23 items included in the HCPCS Level II Code Q2 2024 Drug and Biological decisions. Twenty new […]
Medicare payment systems undergo many updates at the beginning of the new year. In the January 2024 update to the ASC Payment System, there are new HCPCS Level II codes for the following ambulatory surgical centers, dentist offices, and durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers: Payments can be passed through covered devices Radiation therapy guided by […]










