June 26th 2025
Medicare's new APCM codes empower primary care providers to bill for complex patient management without time constraints, enhancing chronic care delivery.
May 21st 2025
Learn seven proven steps medical practices can use to empower coders, improve coding accuracy, and slash claim denials for a healthier revenue cycle.
January 16th 2025
Company aims to make claims appeals easier and quicker for physicians by having AI do much of the work
January 14th 2025
Behind today's high denial rates lies a fundamental tension – coding requirements grow increasingly complex as coding resources lessen.
January 3rd 2025
Though similar to other specialties, some billing codes are unique for behavioral therapy.
Medical Claim Denials and Remedies: Trends for Spring 2015
Get insight on the most common unexpected denials at practices nationwide, with a special focus on endocrinology, from RemitDATA.
Son's ICD-10 Software Helps Save Dad's Solo Practice
ICD-10 Charts is a free tool to aid the coding transition, but also a gift from a son to his internist father to keep his private medical practice alive.
Get Your Medical Practice Paid: 4 Revenue Tips
Make sure your practice is getting paid what it is owed for the work you perform with these four tips.
Nine Questions for Prospective Medical Billing Partners
Thinking about outsourcing your medical billing? Here are nine questions to ask a prospective outside biller or billing service.
Billing for Chronic Care Management Services
Before deciding to provide and bill for chronic care management, a practice should make sure it has the necessary staff and support structures first.
Physician Education for ICD-10
As Oct. 1 approaches, get your physicians ready by determining how much and what kind of ICD-10 training they'll need.
Benchmarking Resources; 92225 vs. 92226
Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding benchmarking resources; 92225 vs. 92226; procedures in visit notes; and chronic care management.
Coding Pneumococcal Vaccination for Medicare Beneficiaries
Coverage and reporting requirements for pneumococcal vaccine in Medicare beneficiaries has recently changed. Here's what you need to know.
ICD-10 Readiness Testing: What, Who, and When
Reduce the number of unpleasant surprises when the ICD-10 coding system goes live in October by starting tests now.
There's an ICD-10 Code for That
As we get closer to the ICD-10 transition, medical billers are likely finding some familiar symptoms among the new code set.
Dual Coding ICD-10 and ICD-9: When and How
The ICD-10 coding system goes into effect October 1, but you may not be totally finished with the old codes for several weeks.
5 Common Medical Practice Denials and Remedies: Feb. 2015
RemitDATA's Aaron Hood explores the most common unexpected denials at practices nationwide, with a special focus on radiology.
ICD-10 Procrastinator's Six-Month Timeline
ICD-10 will be here before you know it. Here's what you need to do before October 1.
ICD-10 Documentation and Quality Reporting Changes
Make sure your practice is ready for changes in documentation analysis and quality reporting tied to the ICD-10 coding transition.
Six Key Differences Between ICD-9 and ICD-10
The changes in the new ICD-10 coding system will help you do your job better. Here are some changes you'll be happy to meet.
Level 4 Documentation; RN Reimbursement
Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding Level 4 documentation and RN reimbursement.
When a Preventive Visit Uncovers a New Patient Complaint
It's possible to be reimbursed for a preventive visit and a problem-focused visit performed on the same day, but proper documentation and coding is critical.
Two ICD-10 Prep Tips for Practices
Think coding is hard now? ICD-10 will require far greater specificity and documentation. Here are two ways to start preparing.
Use Denials to Boost Medical Practice Revenue
You can boost your payment stream significantly by using rejected claims as a learning opportunity. Here's how.
Five Ways to Improve Coding at Your Medical Practice
If you're looking to combat rising business costs at your medical practice your best bet is effective coding. Here's how to get started.
Five Common Payer Denials and Remedies: January 2015
RemitDATA's Aaron Hood explores the most common unexpected denials at practices nationwide, with a special focus on OB/GYN.
Eight ICD-10 Resources to Prepare Your Practice
ICD-10 training for your staff will vary by learning style and practice role. Here are eight resources to meet your needs.
Assessing ICD-10 Readiness and System Testing
An important part of ICD-10 readiness is ensuring all hardware and software is evaluated via a systems inventory.
CMS Value-Based Modifier: Ready or Not?
Medicare's value-based modifier is a new fee schedule adjustment that will reward or penalize physicians for quality of care in 2015.
Complex Care Coordination; Counseling Code Confusion
Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding discharge code requirements; complex care coordination; and counseling code confusion.
It's Time to Move to ICD-10, Not for Another Delay
Halting ICD-10 implementation now would be a huge burden to medical practices. It's not time for another delay; it's time to get to work.
5 Common Medical Practice Denials and Remedies: Q4 2014
RemitDATA's Aaron Hood explores the most common unexpected denials at practices nationwide, with a special focus on family medicine.
Training for ICD-10: 3 Approaches
When preparing to train practice staff, consider whether they need awareness, intense, or extensive instruction.
Five ICD-10 Areas of Focus for Your Medical Practice
Here are five ways you can mitigate the risk of a coding audit or fines in your practice, in relation to the coming ICD-10 conversion.
Who Can Perform the AWV; Coding for Urea Breath Tests
Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit; urea breath tests; counseling time; and consultations.