Billing DepartmentMay 282 minUrgent Care Coding Updates for 2022In this article, we'll discuss the most important coding changes that are scheduled for 2022 and tips for making the transition.
Billing DepartmentMay 212 minDeclaration of Blanket Waivers for SNFsIn a recent change to the way that skilled nursing facilities are regulated, the CMS has issued a declaration of blanket waivers for SNFs.
Billing DepartmentMar 251 minCOVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Billing UpdateIn January 2020, a public health emergency (PHE) was declared as COVID-19 spread around the world. Since the start of this pandemic, the...
Billing DepartmentMar 182 minWays Risk Adjustment Coders Can HelpHaving a documented diagnosis is an essential element when it comes to a patient's care in a risk-adjusted health plan. Such...
Billing DepartmentMar 122 minNew Medical Billing Codes Introduced in 2022There are new medical billing codes available as of February 2022 implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to be used...
Billing DepartmentJan 72 minHow to Minimize Coding ErrorsEven with a robust coding process in place, it can be all too easy for coding errors to be made.
Vanessa HigginsJan 1, 20211 minE/M UpdatesMore updates regarding E/M codes for 2021. Anthem Bluecross and Blueshield of Maine has provided the following latest guidelines: CPT...
Vanessa HigginsAug 13, 20201 minE/M Changes for 2021Finally, some good news! Evaluation and Management changes for 2021 include something many of our clients have struggled with for a long...
Vanessa HigginsAug 4, 20202 minNew ABNThere has been an update to the ABN. Effective 1/1/21, the new ABN should be used. The new ABN offers additional explanations, as well as...
Vanessa HigginsJun 21, 20182 minTelehealth Movement is Gaining TractionTelemedicine allows patients who may not have direct access to a specialist to receive the necessary medical services they need....
Vanessa HigginsJun 21, 20181 minAcupuncture and Chiropractic Services UpdateAARP Medicare Complete, UnitedHealthcare Dual complete and/or UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage update! Acupuncture and...
Mary Pat Whaley, FACMPEJun 12, 20182 minCredentialing a Catch-22?Credentialing new physicians can sometimes be a struggle and often a catch-22. The process cannot be started to early since some payers...
Vanessa HigginsJun 12, 20182 minThe Importance of the ABNWhy is using an Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (The ABN) so important? An ABN is important because it allows a...
Vanessa HigginsMar 6, 20182 minUnited Healthcare Acupuncture UpdatesUnitedHealthCare recently released new reimbursement policy updates that affect Acupuncture procedures. Here's what you need to know in...
Vanessa HigginsFeb 24, 20182 minTherapy Cap Repeal: What You Need to KnowRecently congress introduced new legislation that included a repeal of the 2,010-therapy cap, which President Trump signed. The American...
Vanessa HigginsFeb 24, 20182 minAnthem Reimbursement Policy UpdatesAnthem has recently update some of its reimbursement policies, these new updates will either apply to professionals or facilities. Below...