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This article identifies the types of observation codes, how each is used, and relevant CPT guidelines for physicians and medical practices.

Moving from fee-for-service to value-based reimbursement is no easy task. Leveraging health IT, the right way, can help.

Use this checklist to determine if your medical practice is ready to participate in an ACO.

If your practice is approached about participating in an ACO, will it be prepared to make a smart decision? Here are some tips.

Here are some steps medical practices should take to stay ahead of the curve financially when CMS moves to a new data source for calculation of HCC factors.

Physicians should think twice before doing business with laboratories that offer the opportunity to profit from your business relationship.

A brief guide for physician practices, including tips on protecting yourself against RAC audits.

Knowing your percent of collections, days aging out in accounts receivable, and payer mix will all help budget your practice finances in a much more efficient manner.

Here's an Excel-based tool to help you better understand how long it is taking for claims to be paid at your medical practice.

Here's an Excel-based tool to know the percent collected at your medical practice on a monthly basis and predict your practice's inflow.

Want to know what the government looks for in healthcare fraud investigations? Here's some conduct you may want to avoid at your medical practice.

If physicians can create integrated networks, they can control care delivery and earn incentives from cost savings. Here are some steps to achieve that goal.

It is both a science and an art to determine the most effective price for a practice’s concierge program. Here are some observations and guidelines.

Medical practices are concentrating on critical changes as part of the ACA but it is important not to lose focus on the basics of coding.

If you see more than eight patients per day, it is time you have a quick coding reference guide to maximize reimbursements based upon insurance and CPT codes.

Patient care is at the heart of both ICD-10 and Value-Based Purchasing. But following the principals of each can also enhance your revenue cycle.

Here are six essential steps to avoid claim denials due to new 2013 codes and three tips for monitoring your medical practice's denials.

Coding questions? We've got the answers.

New payment models can boost medical practice revenue. Here's how to take advantage.

See where your medical practice stacks up when it comes to reimbursement for top CPT codes on a regional and national scale in our 2012 Fee Schedule Survey results.

Value-based physician compensation incentives are gaining momentum, but aren’t going away any time soon.

In this podcast, Jeff Brunken, president of physician insurer MGIS, shares important ACO-related liability issues physicians face.

It is critical that physicians carefully explore what ACO opportunities may mean to their practice and career, including malpractice, liability and disability insurance.

Your fee schedule is the heart of your medical practice. Now is the time to get your allowable rates updated and published to your staff and billing department.