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CPT III Codes – Temporary Codes For Emerging Technologies

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Developed by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT coding is a standard code that is applied to procedures and services for the purpose of patient records. There are three types of CPT codes: Category I, II and III. Category III types codes are temporary codes for new and emerging technologies. The idea behind this category of codes is to aid researchers track emerging technology and services to substantiate extensive usage and clinical efficiency. So if you are someone who embraces Read More

Prosthetic Billing Outsourcing: Why It’s Important

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Prosthetic billing outsourcing is quite a common practice among the healthcare providers, orthopaedics, and DME sellers. The basic reason is the inability of the in-house staff to handle the typicality of billing of prosthetics and orthotics. Often subjected to a copay and/or coinsurance, orthotics and prosthetics coverage demands different requirement for various devices and varies according to payers. This should come within the member’s benefits provisions. A prosthetic biller has a lot to do. That includes: • Collect prescription from Read More