All medical coding boils down to the same concept: a standardized representation of medical diagnosis (ICD-10 codes) and performed procedures (CPT and HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers) that, in turn, create a record of a medical visit for billing purposes. Codes are determined strictly by...
The article offers suggestions for developing an auditing and monitoring process for appropriate use of modifiers for coding and billing purposes in medical care. It recommends health organizations to determine which modifiers apply to each specialty, develop a matrix to capture this information and ...
HCPCS coding is the standard acronym for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). The system is broken into two subsystems, both designed to help simplify and organize the billions of medical claims that are processed for payment each year in the United States. The system uses ...
When it comes to payment, practitioners need to understand the nuances of chiropractic medical billing and coding which are quite different from that of other specialties. Medicare has special reimbursement rules, and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which came into...
The CPT coding system lets healthcare providers bill for the medical services and procedures they provide for you. Here are a list of common CPT codes.
Why are claims for surgical assistants often denied? Claims are often denied due to incorrect or missing modifiers. Modifiers 80, 81, 82, and AS must be accurately applied based on the role and type of assistant involved in the surgery. Failure to use the correct modifier can lead to reimbu...
While there are many benefits associated with technical communication, it also has its challenges. One significant challenge in technical communication is findingthe right balance between accuracy and clarity. The goal should be to provide enough detail that end-users can unders...
When you research keywords in Semrush, you can see what type(s) of intent a keyword has. There are four categories: Navigational: The user is looking for a specific page (e.g., “pedigree foundation”) Informational: The user is looking for general information on a topic (e.g., “can...
smart contracts have state variables (data), functions (what can be done), events (messages in and out), and modifiers (special rules for specific users). Some may have additional elements depending on what they are designed to do.
The new script extension is particularly useful for customers who want to automate some of the test functions found in SmartRF Studio. 6 This is the startup window of SmartRF Studio 7. At the top, there are two tabs that lets you choose what product family you are working with: Either ...