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Learn ICD 10 Before the Deadline? It Will Be Worth It, Trust Me.

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With the ICD 10 deadline approaching fast, are you ready for it? Firstly, let’s do a recap on what ICD 10 is. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a standard system for the classification of diseases. This is published by the World Health Organization (WHO). The system uses coding to classify and identify diseases and health problems. ICD 10 is not just a simple update to the ICD 9 system, which is currently being phased out, it is different Read More

Strategies to Maximize Radiology Practice Reimbursement

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Radiology billing and coding are often seen as unmanageable. It’s difficult to stay up-to-date on the individual payer and regulation changes. Billing and coding inconsistencies may lead to claims denials. Here’s a closer look at some strategies to maximize radiology practice reimbursement. Use of proper modifiers Leverage Payer Contracts Better manage denials Use Proper Modifiers Incorrect modifiers are one of the reasons for lost reimbursement in radiology practices. While submitting the claim, physicians have to mention where the radiology service Read More