CMS Update: Telehealth Restrictions Lifted (03-17-20)
In response to the coronavirus public health emergency, CMS has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services. Click here for the Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provide...
COVID-19 Billing: Telehealth and Other Communication-Based Technology Services
The healthcare system is adapting as quickly as possible to the COVID-19 pandemic. This involves coming up with COVID-19 codes for medical billing purposes.
COVID-19 coding a...
Difference between EHR and Practice Management Software
Digital record keeping is here to stay – and is evolving in leaps and bounds. The vast array of hardware and software available can be confusing to even those well versed wit...
Importance of Clinical Documentation Improvement
In the current healthcare scenario, every patient encounter requires to be documented – both for future reference as well as for the facility to be reimbursed for the service...
Effective Claim Denial Management Strategies
According to the AMA’s health insurer report card, denial rates of claims for major private payers ranged between 0.54% and 2.64%. At the same time, denial rates for Medicare...
12 Tips on Reducing Patient Wait Times in the Clinic
The few picture frames on the wall showcase degrees and awards that have been bestowed a long time back. The magazines on the table are mostly journals – and old ones at that...
CPT Coding for Dermatology
Dermatology Coding Challenges
According to ‘Coding 2017 and beyond’, an article published in the Dermatology Times, dermatologists should be prepared for increased audits by ...
Managing Revenue Cycle Management Metrics
Your medical practice has never had it so good. The number of patients is increasing and you have enough left over after paying all your overhead expenses and bills. You even...
Improve Denial Management
Globally, medical practices are facing tough financial times. The growing population coupled with the rise in new diseases is taking its toll on the healthcare system. Health...
Why Should You Outsource Your Medical Billing
Why outsource RCM
A highly challenging and demanding task, medical billing is one of the pillars on which your organization stands. Mistakes made in your medical billing can ...