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Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

Demystifying the Medical Coding of Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

A Comprehensive Guide to CPT and ICD-10 Codes  April is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis Awareness Month, and during it we aim to raise awareness about this progressive neurological disorder. Parkinson’s disease affects more than 8 million people worldwide, and it is estimated that around . 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with the condition each year.    We want […]

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What You Need to Know About CPT Codes for Mental Health Telehealth

What You Need to Know About CPT Codes for Mental Health Telehealth 

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant increase in the need of CPT codes for mental health services in the United States. To ensure that providers can offer care through telehealth, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and private insurance companies have expanded coverage for telehealth services. To aid with reimbursement for telehealth

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How to Address the Most Common Denial Codes in Medical Billing 

How to Address the Most Common Denial Codes in Medical Billing 

One of the primary challenges that medical billing professionals face is dealing with denial codes. Denial codes in medical billing are essentially explanations given by insurance companies as to why a claim was denied. These codes can be very frustrating, as they often require additional work to resolve the issue.  As reported by American Academy

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Understanding Cancer Diagnosis Codes

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Cancer Diagnosis Codes

Colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in the world. And in the United States, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined. However, colorectal cancer is treatable if detected early. Therefore, every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about the disease and

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CPT Codes for Cardiology 

Your Ultimate Guide to CPT Codes for Cardiology 

Medical coding is a crucial component of the healthcare industry, and it’s vital to ensure that every medical service provided is accurately coded. Know here all details about best cpt codes for cardiology. Medical coding errors can lead to various issues such as claim denials, revenue loss, and even legal implications. According to recent studies,

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Which CPT Codes are used for billing Ketamine treatment? 

Which CPT Codes are used for billing Ketamine treatment? 

Although we no longer provide coding services for billing Ketamine Treatment, we are certain that you can enjoy timely reimbursements by accurately coding your services, which is why we have compiled for you, a guide on billing for Ketamine treatments.  The health insurance landscape is ripe for mistakes, misjudgments, and calculations. EMPClaims has always tried

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Errata and Technical Corrections – CPT 2023 

Errata and Technical Corrections – CPT 2023 

Revise guideline by replacing the term “immediate” with the term “intermediate” in the Evaluation and Management Nursing Facility Services subsection for CPT 2023.  1. Surgery Digestive System Intestines (except rectum) other procedures  Original:   44705 Preparation of fecal microbiota for instillation, including assessment of donor specimen.  Revision:   Do not report 44705 in conjunction with 74283, 0780T. 

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2023 Changes in Telehealth Services Finalized by CMS

2023 Changes in Telehealth Services Finalized by CMS

Telemedicine services have increased more than 30 fold since the onset of the COVID-19, Public Health Emergency (PHE). Despite the fact that, the PHE has begun to wind down and telemedicine waivers are nearing their end, digital health modalities remain relevant. It is important to ensure appropriate access to telehealth services to know changes in

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