The medical billing process is a complex and detailed system that involves numerous steps to ensure that healthcare providers are paid for their services.
Here are the 10 main steps in the medical billing process:
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Pulmonary Artery Revascularization
Surgery: Respiratory System
A new code for the repair of a nasal valve collapse, 30469, is added to report the use of low-energy, temperature-controlled subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling.
30469 – repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (i.e., radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling) is a Medi-Cal benefit. No TAR […]
Chronic Pain Management and Treatment Services
CMS has finalized new HCPCS codes, G3002 and G3003, and valuation for chronic pain management and treatment services (CPM) for CY 2023. They believe the CPM HCPCS codes will improve payment accuracy for these services, prompt more practitioners to welcome Medicare […]
Chronic Pain Management and Treatment Services
CMS has finalized new HCPCS codes, G3002 and G3003, and valuation for chronic pain management and treatment services (CPM) for CY 2023. They believe the CPM HCPCS codes will improve payment accuracy for these services, prompt more practitioners to welcome Medicare […]
Changes in Category III codes
Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa CPT 2023 changes
Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal codes 66174 and 66175 are revised to include canaloplasty, as an example.
66174 – Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; without retention of device or stent
New Prostatectomy Code
First, CPT adds a new code for laparoscopic prostatectomy that joins the existing surgical codes addressing the prostate.
When a physician uses robotic assistance to remove the prostate, use […]
Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
There are three new codes in the integumentary system section that could affect your practice, plus one deletion and one revision.
New mesh code:
Behavioral Health Services
In light of the current needs among Medicare beneficiaries for improved access to behavioral health services, CMS has considered regulatory revisions that may help to reduce existing barriers and make greater use of the services of behavioral health professionals, such as licensed professional counselors (LPCs) […]
Remote therapeutic monitoring (98975-98978, 98980 and 98981).
CPT has revised the description for remote therapeutic monitoring code 98975 to accommodate the addition of a new CPT code, 98978, specifically for monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy. (The description’s parenthetical section now includes only “therapy adherence” and “therapy response.” […]
Surgery: Urinary System
Codes for percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy (50080 and 50081) are revised to clarify which services are included when performing the procedure, so they can be properly valued. Code 50080 is reported for a simple procedure that involves stones up to 2.0 cm. Stones greater than 2.0 […]
Colorectal Cancer Screening
For CY 2023, we are finalizing, as proposed, two updates to expand our Medicare coverage policies for colorectal cancer screening in order to align with recent United States Preventive Services Task Force and professional society recommendations.
Over the years, private practices, especially those with 7 or less providers, have struggled with which compensation model to use when contracting new Physicians and Physician Extenders. The very popular […]
Medical billing services – the process of recording and processing claims for health care services rendered to patients is one of the most important components of a small practice. It is one of the most challenging parts of running a practice because it requires expertise in many areas, […]
1. Time is of the essence when starting a practice
2. Show Me the Money
3. Hire Slow, Fire Fast
4. The Technology Chase (EHR/PM)…previously known as “The Paper Chase”
5. Medicine is Business
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The healthcare landscape is complex today. Private Practices have many other priorities. They must address issues such as declining reimbursements and Staff shortages. Partnering with medical billing service companies is a great way to create the […]
Svast is highly experienced staff in Brightree Medical billing. Brightree is one of the most widely used systems for DME billing. We provide a full-service DME billing solution on Brightree. […]
The flu, which regularly takes hundreds of thousands of Americans to the hospital each year and kills tens of thousands, was not as severe as in previous years, which was a silver lining of the prior two winters. According to Peter Palese, a microbiologist and flu expert at […]
In 2020, most health insurance providers eliminated co-pays, deductibles, and other cost-sharing for COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized, but several large insurers lifted the waivers in early 2021. In the rise of instances that have occurred since early 2021, tens of thousands of Americans have been very ill […]
The FDA’s vaccine advisory group decided on Oct. 26 to recommend that the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer be approved for children ages 5 to 11. Within the next several days, the FDA is anticipated to approve the vaccinations for the age range, following the advice of the Vaccines […]
The Biden Administration has issued an interim final rule with a comment period to further implement the No Surprises Act, introducing a dispute resolution process for self-pay patients and the uninsured, through the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management. […]
Svast is on of the top Medical billing for practice using Dr. Chrono. Dr. Chrono is one of the widely used EHR systems among healthcare practices. Svast has been successfully providing medical billing services on the Dr. Chorno platform for over 5 years. We provide a full-service billing solution […]
The updates in the 2021 Evaluation and Management guidelines will mean moving the way you think on selecting the appropriate visit codes for your acute visits. In this article, we’ll cover the changes we need to expect and tips to prepare […]
Medical billing for Pediatrics requires taking into consideration that Pediatricians spend approximately 25% more time with their patients as compared to other specialty practices, and oftentimes will provide several complex and more comprehensive services to their patients. The pediatric practices need […]
Svast is highly experienced staff in Brightree Medical billing. Brightree is one of the most widely used systems for DME billing. We provide a full-service DME billing solution on Brightree. Svast will take care of everything from claim submission to A/R follow-up, and our qualified staff will field […]
12%
Average
Decrease in Denial Rates
15%
Sustained Long-Term Increase […]
12%
Average
Decrease in Denial Rates
15%
Sustained Long-Term Increase in Collections
99.7%
Svast is #1 in Aprima Medical billing. Aprima is one of the most widely used EHR systems among healthcare practices. Svast has been successfully providing medical billing services on the Aprima platform to several medical practices for over 10 years. We provide a full-service billing solution on Aprima. […]
12%
Average
Decrease in Denial Rates
15%
Sustained Long-Term Increase in Collections
99.7%