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Coronavirus Vaccine Update – Billing Codes Just Released
The American Medical Association approved two coronavirus vaccine CPT Codes, 91300 and 91301. Two codes are being used to b… Read More
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2020-11-11 21:03
The American Medical Association approved two coronavirus vaccine CPT Codes, 91300 and 91301. Two codes are being used to better track, report, and analyze data for the planning and allocat… Read More
2018-09-26 17:31
Guest Post from Deborah Marsh, JD, MA, CPC, CHONC, a senior content specialist for TCI SuperCoder.
Payers don’t accept deleted CPT® codes, so your claims can’t succeed… Read More
2018-08-29 18:48
Following is a Guest Post from Patrick Kelly the CEO of BioMed. He prepared a checklist I thought would be of interest to our medical practices.
In a perfect world, there would be no l… Read More
2018-02-13 16:02
How Marketing Software Can Boost Your Online Reputation and Attract New Patients
My friend Michele started working for a healthcare marketing company, PatientPop. PatientPop helps medical p… Read More
2017-12-22 21:44
I’m so excited to be writing part 4 of this fun Christmas series today! So far, we’ve covered mishaps and the codes that go along with them for almost every injury you could inc… Read More
2017-12-15 16:56
Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our “12 Claims of Christmas” series! Last week we covered the nasty side effects of Jack Frost, the repercussions of watching too many Christ… Read More
2017-12-07 21:50
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! The Christmas season is here and it’s time for all the magical things we look forward to all year long. Christmas music, baking c… Read More
2017-11-06 20:39
Improve Patient Safety Infographic
In its original form, the Hippocratic Oath included the promise that the physician would “abstain from doing harm.” Unfortunately, however, th… Read More
2017-09-28 16:20
Guest Post by Sébastien Boire-Lavigne, Executive Vice-President and CTO of XMedius
A recent study found that 25% of healthcare organizations don’t encrypt their patient&rs&helli…Read More
2017-09-22 15:37
Guest Post by Katie at The Social Nurse and Healthcare Marketing Network
If you stood on the corner holding a sign that said “FLU! GET YOUR FLU HERE!” I think it’s sa… Read More
2017-09-21 12:28
Guest Post by Deborah Marsh, JD, MA, CPC, CHONC from TCI SuperCoder
If you submit claims for myocardial infarction (MI), then get ready for ICD-10-CM to shake things up. Not only do yo… Read More
2017-07-23 17:54
What Software Does Your Medical Practice Really Need?
With an abundance of medical software now available, choosing the right one for your practice can seem nearly impossible. From billing… Read More
2017-06-22 20:44
The Behind-The-Scenes Medical Professionals
Doctors and nurses often receive most of the attention in healthcare, but behind the scenes, many other professionals work hard to provide the bes… Read More
2017-06-21 15:17
How to Bill for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
You would be hard pressed to find a medical practice in 2017 that does not use Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitione… Read More
2017-06-15 18:50
A Guide to Creating Compelling Physician and Medical Practice Online Profiles
Word-of-mouth referrals have long been the bread and butter of growing and maintaining a practice’s pati… Read More
2017-06-12 15:06
It’s obvious that protecting patient information is of the utmost importance, but it’s getting harder and harder to do so in the digital world we live in.
Last year, 9 out… Read More
2017-05-26 18:06
If you had to guess which industry is most targeted by cyber-attackers what would you say? Banks? Credit Unions? Other financial institutions? Guess again.
In 2015, the healthcare… Read More
2017-04-26 16:13
What’s the difference between a Claim Denial and Claim Rejection?
Insurance claim denials and rejections are one of the biggest obstacles affecting healthcare reimbursements. To… Read More
2017-04-24 20:09
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Data aggregation and healthcare technology integration dominated the conversation at HIMSS 2017 amongst both the attendees an… Read More
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2017-04-20 15:00
10 Heart Stopping Facts About Your Healthcare Practice’s Online Reputation
Doctors and practice managers know that their patients are online and that reviews can affect the business. A… Read More
2017-04-13 18:35
Trust and Ease of Use are Key
If you think patients aren’t researching their healthcare options online, think again.
A new study shows just how much patients are relying on the Intern… Read More
2017-03-20 16:50
Query! Query! Query! Who are these people and what do they want from me?
Whether you are a physician who practices medicine in the inpatient or outpatient setting, you have probably been h… Read More
2017-03-09 20:52
Cardiology Coding Tips
With the rollout of ICD-10, documentation, coding, billing, auditing, and compliance, have become buzzwords in medical practices.
These can all impact the physi… Read More
2017-03-01 15:18
This post about my Ultimate Blog Post Checklist is a little off topic but not really. You see, in order to reach as many people as possible with my medical billing blog I need to optim… Read More
2017-02-24 21:38
My friend Joe sent me this infographic on how to save on medical waste disposal. Since I deal with so many medical practices he thought it may be of interest to me (and my readers!) so… Read More
2017-02-16 15:04
Creating Medical Billing Reports can Help You Diagnose the Health of Your Practice.
Medical billing reports are a key barometer for understanding what’s going on in your medical pract… Read More
2017-02-10 03:59
Flu season is once again upon us, and the CDC recommends that everyone six months or older receive a flu vaccine, with it being even more important for those who have a high risk for complic… Read More
2017-02-03 20:58
You probably clean your bathroom every week and your kitchen counters usually get a wipedown every day. Even your oven gets a once-over every so often. But what about your cell phone?
We sp… Read More
2017-01-17 18:33
Demand to rise 168 percent over next eight years as more physicians outsource billing
More physicians and medical practices are choosing to outsource their medical billing. According to a re… Read More
2016-12-22 15:45
You know medical billing is a crucial part of your private practice, but why exactly, is it so vital? There are many reasons that all boil down to the same thing: it’s a matter of surv… Read More
2016-12-20 15:55
Medical practices can increase flu vaccination rates by implementing some best practices that are appropriate for their patient population. These strategies can include standing orders… Read More
2016-12-12 17:20
Five Influenza Vaccine Resources to Help With Your Medical Billing
I have put together 5 flu vaccine resources for billing that I believe will be helpful to you and your practice.
1. F… Read More
2016-12-08 19:21
Medicare Influenza Vaccine Codes
With the flu shot season well upon us, many healthcare providers are wondering how to bill influenza vaccines for their Medicare patients. The center for Me… Read More
2016-12-07 17:53
Your patients come to the office for a flu vaccine, and along with the shot, you give them a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS). Some give it a cursory glance, others don’t look at i… Read More
2016-12-06 21:08
As a public health nurse my answer to this question is a resounding and exuberant “YES! It is worth getting a flu shot!” And I would quickly follow that up with “Do you wa… Read More
2016-12-05 18:04
We love sharing valuable information for clients and friends through the Capture Billing blog! This week, we are even MORE excited to join partners across the country for the #NIVW201… Read More
2016-12-01 15:29
We hear it all the time.
Content is king.
Content marketing really works.
Seriously, guys. It really does.
Marketing professionals are always talking about how effective content marketing… Read More
2016-11-29 15:58
New Chronic Care Management (CCM) Coding Guidelines Effective January 1, 2017
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new billing requirements for chronic car… Read More
2016-11-09 15:38
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke Out is a nationwide day, the third Thursday in November, dedicated to helping smokers stop smoking. So far, it has worked… Read More
2016-11-01 17:59
The odds are high that burnout will strike every healthcare professional at some point. Health workers — as well as teachers, ministers and others in the caring professions — ar… Read More
2016-10-25 16:43
Reputation management has never been more important for medical professionals. All the rules of a doctor’s pre-Internet reputation apply, and there are some new things to think about… Read More
2016-10-17 15:57
An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a waiver of responsibility that is issued to a patient to make sure you receive payment for services and items that are usually covered by Medica… Read More
2016-10-13 20:24
To bill Medicare’s Chronic Care Management (CCM) reimbursement code, CPT 99490, you’re required to first have a valid patient agreement in place. There are several critical comp… Read More
2016-10-06 15:24
CCM Software Can Help Increase Your Practice’s Revenue
I have come up with a list of 6 Chronic Care Management Software companies that can help you with your practice’s Chronic… Read More
2016-10-02 19:59
Care Management is not a new concept to health care.
Through the Chronic Care Management (CCM) program, Medicare is taking it up a notch by offering physicians the opportunity to bill… Read More
2016-09-29 13:18
Online Reputation Management and Patient Acquisition Go Hand In Hand
Reputation management has always been vital for healthcare professionals. Bedside manner, patient word of mouth, and rep… Read More
2016-09-19 16:02
As a medical billing company CEO, I have heard lots of physicians and practice managers complain about time spent on non-billable services, like chronic care management. “My st… Read More
2016-09-15 16:17
Medical Billing & Electronic Health Records Workflow Management . . . Visualized.
I have been hanging on to this medical billing and EHR workflow video for a while. It was par… Read More
2016-09-07 17:08
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new flu vaccine guidelines which DO NOT recommend giving the painless nasal FluMist influenza vaccine for kids this year.
What is FluMist?… Read More
2016-08-31 13:57
Patients are more in control of the patient-doctor relationship than ever before.
The proliferation of third-party healthcare websites, including numerous sites dedicated to reviewing docto… Read More
2016-08-23 13:00
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. – Wayne Dyer
Change in healthcare is taking place at an incredible pace, and indeed might be our only co… Read More
2016-08-16 12:05
Looking for ways to improve your Flu Immunization Workflow Strategy? Try Standing Orders!
Using standing order protocols for flu vaccination in your medical practice allows trained healthca… Read More
2016-08-08 12:36
Healthcare Legal Policies and Ethics Overview Infographic
Are you in the know? This infographic I came across by the University of Cincinnati provides a few highlights on HIPAA,&nb&hell…Read More
2016-07-29 17:46
Minimize the Risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a significant concern for both patients and healthcare providers.
HAIs compromise patients&rs&hell…Read More
2016-06-14 16:55
Telemedicine is a new trend sweeping the medical field with expected growth from only 350,000 users in 2013 to upward of 7 million by 2018.
This post 7 Questions Doctors Like You Have About… Read More
2016-04-29 16:39
Infographic: This infographic by MyDocHub covers the most common signs, symptoms, and treatments for autism. Commonly referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Autism Society define… Read More
2016-04-18 20:48
Are Your Patients Ready For Mobile Health? My friend Teresa Iafolla over at eVisit recently wrote a post listing 32 fascinating mobile health statistics. Teresa and her team did a quick sur… Read More
2016-04-05 18:38
Check out this short video NueMD and Capture Billing made explaining what ICD-10 code to use when billing the influenza vaccine. Plus you will learn that the ICD-10 code can be used with all… Read More
2016-03-29 19:11
List of 5 popular secure HIPAA compliant medical messaging solutions for physicians and patients Read More
2016-02-19 19:41
A quick list of the 7 key ways telemedicine can help drive up your practice revenue Read More
2016-01-21 19:29
What about enabling employees to represent your practice on social media? By allowing medical staff to represent their practice socially, a practice can dramatically amplify its reach Read More
2015-12-08 19:48
While there’s many ways to control your medical practice’s online presence, affecting what patients say about your medical practice on review sites can seem like a different sto… Read More
2015-11-24 15:44
Every doctor needs a team of qualified staff to create an effective medical practice. From the front office to the clinic, skilled team members are an invaluable resource in keeping patient… Read More
2015-11-23 18:15
Considering adding telemedicine to your practice? Are you actively evaluating telemedicine vendors, but not sure how implementation will work?
If you’ve ever added any new technology o… Read More
2015-11-12 16:43
After just posting about how most physicians are unhappy with their current EHR I thought this infographic I came across that includes 9 steps for successful EHR Implementation would be of i… Read More
2015-11-11 15:10
5 Tips to Maximize Telemedicine Billing
Although telemedicine, also known as telehealth, services were once considered a passing trend, the demand is now growing exponentially.
Demand for te… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I recently come across another infographic that focuses on the 9 habits that a nurse needs to possess in order to be effective in their job – which is perfect for anyone training to be… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We have compiled a list of quotes that we think would be of interest to doctors and healthcare professionals. They range from the funny, to the inspirational to the profound Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Did It Really Cost Your Medical Practice $50,000+ to implement ICD-10? From the beginning, ICD-10 has gotten a bad rap. This infrographic outs the true cost of transitioning to ICD-10 Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Medicare increases physician reimbursements by 109% today! Just kidding…April Fools. No, the government did not increase doctors' reimbursements today. But this April Fool’s Da… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Senate voted this evening, March 31, to delay the implementation of ICD-10 until October 1, 2015. Now the bill goes to President Obama for his signature.AUTHOR: Manny Oliverez
POST: Sen… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The US House of Representatives passed on Thursday, March 27, 2015, H.R. 4302 Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, a bill that postpones the implementation of ICD-10 until October 1, 2… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Well Maybe…Congress Votes Today for the Delay So we have all be busy getting ready to implement ICD-10 in our medical practices this October. Just this week I upgraded our software to… Read More
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