Medicare

07 Jan 23

Medical Coding & Billing Errors And Its Management

Introduction Medical coding and billing is a process of assigning codes to medical services rendered by physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare providers. It is a standard set of symbols or abbreviations used to describe medical conditions in order to facilitate the recording and reporting of healthcare information used in…
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16 Sep 22

How to Use Modifier 25 Correctly

Introduction Modifier 25 is a critical part of the Medicare program, but it can be difficult to understand and use correctly. In this post, I’ll explain what Modifier 25 does, why it’s needed, and how to use it properly. If a patient comes in for a preventive visit and the…
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MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER (MSP)

As a “secondary payer,” Medicare is the next in line to pay your medical bills. If you are covered by another insurance plan in addition to Medicare, that insurer is likely to be the primary payer of your medical bills. The primary payer will cover the claim up to his/her…
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DMEPOS Medicare Competitive Bidding Temporary Gap Period Lapses

Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics,Orthotics, and Supplies Medicare Competitive Bidding Program: Temporary Gap Period Unless you’re a healthcare worker using durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) or are a home healthcare company, you probably have no idea what Medicare’s DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) is or how it affects…
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