In Radiation Oncology, technology usually evolves faster than the billing codes that represent the services. Below you will find coding changes slated to take effect January 1, 2014. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Take a Look at What is Coming for Radiation Oncology Billing in 2014
In Radiation Oncology, technology usually evolves faster than the billing codes that represent the services. Below you will find coding changes slated to take effect January 1, 2014. 77295 is a perfect example of coding lagging behind technology. It was originally lumped in with the actual “hands-on” patient physical simulation codes, 77280-77290. Those of us that have been billing in …
Medical Billing: The Past, Present, and Future
It is the holiday season, and I can’t help myself. Get ready for another “Christmas themed” posting. In the less than 7 days since Thanksgiving, I have come across on the television 3 showings of various iterations of A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens. This could possibly be one of the most re-made holiday films in history as well as …
A Letter to Santa from a Medical Biller
As I was surrounded by the spirit of the season, the smell of pine trees and baked goods, my mind wandered to this idea, if a medical biller wrote their wish list to Santa, what would be on that list? To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
The ERA/EFT Mandate is Just Around the Corner
Infographic highlights the ACA mandate for payers that takes effect Jan. 2014. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
A Letter to Santa from a Medical Biller
Thanksgiving has passed and most of us feel as stuffed as the turkey that was on our table. Malls far and wide have hailed the arrival of Santa. Our banks accounts are approaching $0 as our credit card balances rise exponentially. Yes that time of year is upon us, when lots of children scurry furiously around the house to find …
Get Ready for the CERT Task Force
The type of task force I am going to speak about is: The CERT A/B Contractor Task Force. CERT stands for the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing program and the A/B contractor refers to the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for Parts A and B. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Get Ready for the CERT Task Force
When you hear the words joint “Task Force”, I am sure you assume like I do FBI/DEA or CIA/NSA hunting down terrorists or criminals. Usually it is two or more entities that typically work alone but join together for a common goal. The type of task force I am going to speak about is: The CERT A/B Contractor Task Force. …
