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New ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for OSA
Effective October 1, 2015, the diagnosis code on the CMS-1500 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is now G47.33. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of the new code.
The new diagnosis code for Upper Airway Resistance is G47.3 and the diagnosis code for Snoring is R06.83
The treatment code of E0486 for a Custom Fabricated Oral Appliance for OSA remains the same.
Outsourcing Billing
Why Small Medical Practices Should Outsource Their Billing
Smaller medical practices often believe their size is what makes it reasonable to keep their medical billing in-house. The fact is that with ever changing regulations, rising costs, and fewer and smaller reimbursements, small medical practices are more likely to feel the burden. READ MORE…………..
Know the types of medical billing software
Many healthcare providers use the medical billing software to automate and supervise the data. These software are being developed to handle the increasingly complex process of medical billing and to avoid the misuse of these tools in the form of submitting false claims with penalties as well as for over reimbursement.
There are different types of medical billing software systems:
Basic software
The use of this software entirely depends on the knowledge and entry skills of the user and is majorly used for billing purpose. The entries made to this software are being manipulated to produce an electronic claim. This type of software is being distributed by Medicare fiscal agents and the private sector. There is a risk of claim error involved in data entry.
Informational software
This software also supplements to the basic software capabilities. Here the data bases and linked files are used to recall patient, diagnostic, service…
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Creative info-Graphic on Training of ICD-10
ICD-10 Preparedness and Clarified Flexibilities
CMS and AMA Helping Doctors Get Ready for ICD-10
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Do Medicare Advantage plans pay providers different rates than traditional Medicare?–ctd.
Do Medicare Advantage plans pay providers different rates than traditional Medicare?–ctd.
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CureMD at Himss 2015
Here is the link of video of Himss event took place in New Work
Follow the link to watch Video http://www.gamefront.com/files/25147660/CureMD_at_HiMSS_2015_HD_mp4
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