Dec 23, 2015 | Medical billing basics
Bill Type Codes Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the policy does not apply to that Bill Type. Complete absence of all Bill Types...
Dec 10, 2015 | Medical billing basics
Sacral nerve stimulation is defined as the implantation of a permanent device that modulates the neural pathways controlling bladder function. This treatment is one of several alternative modalities for patients with urge urinary incontinence whose incontinence has...
Nov 27, 2015 | Medical billing basics
Procedure code and Description 93970 DUPLEX SCAN OF EXTREMITY VEINS INCLUDING RESPONSES TO COMPRESSION AND OTHER MANEUVERS; COMPLETE BILATERAL STUDY 93971 DUPLEX SCAN OF EXTREMITY VEINS INCLUDING RESPONSES TO COMPRESSION AND OTHER MANEUVERS; UNILATERAL OR LIMITED...
Jul 27, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Definition of Limited Coverage Coverage of certain procedures is limited by the diagnosis. If the diagnosis listed on the claim is not the same as one of those listed as covered for the procedure, the procedure is denied. Limited coverage may be the result of national...
Jun 17, 2010 | Medical billing basics
General The purpose of the Medical Review process is to ensure that claims are paid correctly. The following are some measures physicians can take to help avoid any negative impact associated with the Medical Review process: * Review and read all carrier...
