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Medical Billing Control the Medical Billing Cost

If a medical center is looking to improve its profitability in the Medical Billing process or waning to control the cost on medical billing, it needs to hire the medical billing specialists who have the experience in processing the medical bills efficient... Read >
Author: Dick Weinberger

Physician's Intent to Treat Obstruction? Choose 94640

Coding scenario: An established patient with emphysema presents the office complaining of shortness of breath. The pulmonologist provides inhalation treatment and at the same time educates the patient on using the nebulizer at home, and provides an expand... Read >
Author: James Smith

Coding 96372 with 90471

During an office visit, our nurse administered a B12 injection and a flu shot to an established patient. Can we code for both injections apart from the office visit? Well, it all depends on the circumstances. First report the proper code for the flu vac... Read >
Author: James Smith

Clear Modifier 52, 53Ambiguity for Incomplete Scope

This year (2011), see to it that you stay away from frequency trap. Think of a situation where your general surgeon carries out a procedure on a patient who is scheduled and prepared for a total colonoscopy. During the procedure, the physician finds ou... Read >
Author: James Smith

Job of Medical Coder

The Job of Medical Coder Brings Opportunities for a Rewarding Career The job of a medical coder with Private Dynamic Network in Chicago entails a wide range of onsite and offsite staffing opportunities. Medical coding is a job undertaken by medical reco... Read >
Author: PDN Seek

Do You Need Medical Billing and Coding Schools for a Career in Medical Coding?

Choosing medical coding as a career can be excellent for a lot of people because it's a well-paid option to make a living that doesn't come bundled with the standard stresses of a regular nine to five job. The truth is, quite the opposite, selecting a med... Read >
Author: Rickyd

Reduce Errors with Medical Coding Software

It is usually very challenging to stay on top of the medical coding standards, especially with how rapidly they change. However, it is crucial to do so, since the codes were developed in order to help you identify reasons for getting healthcare. Hiring co... Read >
Author: ELewis

A Coding Certification, Plus the Significance of Acquiring One

For the health care world, the king is coding and a coding certification is the entry level training required to enter this rewarding market. A medical coder delivers a payment code for the medical visit of a individual. The code informs the payer why the... Read >
Author: Robert Steele

Modifier 62 is Your Route to Clean CO-Surgeon Claims

You should watch your surgeon's op note for second surgeon signs. For instance, did another surgeon help with approach or closure? If yes, you will have to take some adsitional steps to get your deserved reimbursements: Look to modifier 62 for co-surge... Read >
Author: James Smith

43200, 43202: Two Possible CPT Options for TNE

If you're wondering how to code a transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE), read on and find out how: Select one of two CPT codes, depending on whether the TNE involved a biopsy.For a TNE in which the otolaryngologist does not carry out a biopsy, report 43200.Wh... Read >
Author: James Smith

Medical Assistant Training for Better Job Prospects

The world is growing at a fast pace and the population is ever increasing. This has led to an increase in the demand for medical professionals’ right from the top rung to the lowest. Healthcare is one sector that even recession cannot affect. It is and wi... Read >
Author: careerinstituteny

99441- 99443: The Harsh Reality about Telephone Calling Codes

In a certain situation, another physician told my surgeon that he is receiving payment for his contractor for telephone calling codes. My surgeon would like to begin using these codes as well. So does Medicare pay for telephone calls? Medicare takes te... Read >
Author: James Smith

Outsourcing Sectors to Watch In 2011

As predictions for the coming year are in abundance, different analysts and publications have weighed in on sectors in the outsourcing industry which they deem will be a sector to watch. Aside from mainstays such as medical billing outsourcing or medical... Read >
Author: Audrey B

Fracture Care: Take Advantage of 'Manipulation' Opportunity

When your podiatrist carries out fracture care, see to it that you take advantage of manipulation opportunity or you could be missing out on your payments without the proper manipulation knowledge. Say for instance the podiatrist carries out closed tre... Read >
Author: James Smith

Congress Votes to Put a Halt on Medicare Pay Cut for a Year

Even though the government appeared poised to take a big share out of your next Medicare payments, you can heave a sigh of relief for one more year. For this year, you won't need to worry about losing pay. This is because the 23 percent Medicare pay cuts ... Read >
Author: James Smith

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