Accurate medical coding isn’t just about compliance—it’s the key to faster reimbursements, fewer denials, and stronger revenue flow. From CPT and ICD updates to strategic modifier use, skilled coders ...

Prior to the pandemic, Medicaid program coverage of audio-only telehealth services was limited. During the early stages of the pandemic, Medicaid beneficiaries were significantly less likely to ...

Jessica Edmiston is manager, coding, for National Medical Billing Services. Q: Concerning screening colonoscopies, our ambulatory surgery center is having no problem using the -PT modifier for ...

2. Under-utilization of -59: It’s not taboo. When the Medicare edits (NCCI) correct coding modifier indicator (i.e., 1) allows a modifier to indicate a “separate” and “distinct” procedure, users may ...

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