Healthcare providers enter the field with a desire to help others. They are very concerned about how people are feeling and wish to improve their lives. Patients, however, are not always satisfied with the care they receive. Providers can guess what improvements they can make or use the most effective tool for identifying what needs…
Molecular (or genetic) diagnostic laboratories provide crucial testing and services that have a significant impact on people’s lives. They provide definitive scientific results that assist providers in identifying, diagnosing, and approaching medical care responsibly. Healthcare professionals realize the importance of Molecular(genetic) testing in preventive care and treatment options, but insurance companies have been slow to…
DME billing is the process of submitting and receiving payment from an insurance company for a patient’s approved medical equipment. DME billing is a complex and time-consuming process that requires specialized training in addition to traditional medical billing. This article will teach you how to Improve DME Billing Collections so that you can overcome challenges…
The majority of large medical practices provide in-house pharmacy services. However, because you are providing the service for the convenience of the patient, doctors, and health care providers, it is natural that your incorrect A/R calculation collections are lower than expected. Several factors can contribute to revenue loss in pharmacy billing services. However, with so many…
Behavioral health (BH) has been one of the most extensive growth areas in the health care ecosystem over the last two years, fueled by the Public Health Emergency (PHE), but it is still an ignored, overlooked, understaffed, and underfunded component of care delivery in the United States. Providers, payers, and both public and private investors…
Every year on January 1, the American Medical Association publishes a new set of Current Procedural Terminology. The majority of the changes for podiatry practices this year are due to new guidance language rather than code additions, deletions, or edits. Before we get into the Podiatry CPT Coding Updates for 2022, let’s first define podiatry…
Understanding medical terminology has always been an important requirement for medical coders. They should review anatomy and physiology terms to better understand the language of the new codes. Another important recommendation for ICD-10-compatible software and computer formats is troubleshooting. This knowledge will aid healthcare providers in quickly resolving any technical issues. As a result, healthcare…
Stroke is commonly caused by blocked carotid arteries. In the United States, approximately 750,000 new strokes occur each year, with carotid artery disease in the neck accounting for approximately 20% of all cases. Furthermore, roughly two-thirds of strokes occur unexpectedly. While most strokes occur in patients without carotid artery disease, when a stroke does occur,…
Maintaining an efficient medical billing department and running a medical practice in Wyoming can be difficult. By hiring a medical billing company, you and your staff will be able to focus on practicing medicine and providing quality patient care. A Wyoming medical billing service can increase the profitability of your practice, whether you are a…
The elimination of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which would have resulted in lower physician payments, was a critical component of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. MACRA wants to ramp up the transition to a healthcare system that rewards quality and value over quantity and improves patients’ health outcomes. Medicare reimbursement…
