November 3rd, 202610 coverage checks to run before 'not covered' denials hit your January claims'Not covered' is now the top denial reason, and UnitedHealthcare's pediatric code lists don't match. Run these checks before Dec. 1.Read more
November 4th, 2026Medicare's final 2027 fee schedule cuts pay and changes same-day and G2211 billing for practicesPractices face a 2.31% conversion factor cut, a 20% same-day visit reduction and new E/M modifiers starting Jan. 1.Read more
November 4th, 202611 payer mix moves to make now that the midterms are overDemocrats won Congress, but the Jan. 1 Medicaid work rules still stand. Here's how to budget your 2027 payer mix around what changed and what didn't.Read more
November 3rd, 202615 things to know about Medicare’s Advanced Primary Care Management codesMedicare’s monthly bundled codes pay primary care for work between visits. Most practices have not tried them yet.Read more
November 2nd, 20262 appeals courts block suits over unpaid No Surprises Act awards. Here's what practices can still doThe 2nd and 5th circuits won't let providers sue over unpaid IDR awards. Here are the routes left and how to reserve for money that may never come.Read more
October 29th, 202610 Medicare Advantage moves practices should make before open enrollment ends Dec. 7Insurer exits and network splits will change Medicare Advantage coverage for many patients on Jan. 1. Here's how practice leaders can prepare in every state.Read more
November 12th, 2026Pecked by turkey: 9 ICD-10 codes to keep handy this ThanksgivingFryer burns, carving cuts, holiday heart and, yes, turkey attacks: the codes your coders will need when the Thanksgiving injuries roll in.Read more
November 10th, 202610 ways to keep the billing desk running while admin jobs sit openFour in five medical groups have open admin jobs. Here's how to keep claims, denials and prior authorizations moving until you hire.Read more