Jan 13, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) for Glycated Hemoglobin (A1c) Local Medical Review Policy(LMRPs) or National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) dictate the coverage for clinical laboratory tests in regard to medical necessity...
Jan 12, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Also, we would like to update you that effective from the date of service 01/01/2011, CPT 90658 would not be paid by Medicare and it is replaced with the below mentioned codes. Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age...
Jan 11, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Medical billing consultant It’s hard to let go of what you might deem the financial control of your practice. Hiring a medical billing consultant can seem like you’re adding expenses instead of cutting them down, especially if you have never outsourced your billing....
Jan 11, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Medical billing company Did you know your medical billing partner can be counted among your most valuable business assets? Customer service and health care are also very important aspects of your practice, however, medical billing is the core of the business....
Jan 10, 2011 | Medical billing basics
What is prior authorization? Prior authorization means that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida must authorize coverage for certain medical services, medical supplies and prescription drugs before they will be covered under your medical or prescription drug...
Jan 7, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Office Visits Primarily for the Purpose of HbA1c Testing The following evaluation and management code may be billed in addition to 83036 or 83036 QW for A1c testing under certain circumstances. 99211 Office or outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an...
