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Physician billing can be complicated, especially if you work with Medicare. But even commercial companies impose a Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction, or MPPR, in some instances. And although our team of experts at Healthcare Information Services know the ins and outs of how MPPR works, we want to make sure you understand this insurance procedure, and why it occurs.
Radiology is a high-volume specialty, and as you can image accurate coding is critical. If you think about the massive number of medical records and documents your radiology staff have to read and interpret, you understand why they want billing processes and reports that are quick and to the point. An experienced radiology coder understands the critical pieces of documentation needed to assign procedure codes to ensure physicians and their practice make as most money as they can. That's why we have billing experts, right? Better radiology billing knowledge = better bottom lines.
Read MoreThere are many orthopedic coding that will come with the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10.This free guide will help you understand ICD-10, prepare for it, and give you the resources to guide your transition.
As with every New Year, change is coming. Over the years, radiology billing has experienced a number of changes, specifically in regards to coding. This year is no different, as there are new codes to learn and more codes to bundle. We’ve put together an overview of the changes from 2015 to 2016 to help your healthcare practice prepare for what’s coming next.
The New Year is upon us, and we know what that means: change. Orthopedic billing changes will be put into effect January 1st with the new, bundled, and removed codes, along with much bigger changes. During this time, it is important to make yourself aware of these changes on the horizon, become educated on them, and learn how your practice can best adapt to them. By doing so, your business is more likely to better maintain both efficiency and profitability throughout these changes.