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The Impact of Billing and Coding on Behavioral Health Providers' Practice
Complexity & Impact of Billing & Coding
September 22, 2023
Read MoreThe Behavioral Health Check: Why Verification of Benefits is Key
RCM Starts with Verification of Benefits
August 28, 2023
Read MoreThe Realities of Credentialing in Healthcare Providers vs. Commercial Plans for Network Approval
Yesterday, my association's message board was buzzing with an intriguing conundrum presented by a colleague. This owner of a revenue cycle management company is entangled in the labyrinth of Blue Cross' credentialing process. The timelines offered are absurd. And sadly, real.
August 11, 2023
Read MoreWhen To Use Code 99214
Use Code 99214 for patients with moderate complexity of treatment. The visit is completed within 30-39 minutes according to AMA (American Medical Association). Furthermore, use this code during a visit with an established patient that has a progressing illness or acute injury requiring medical management or potential surgical treatment. Integrity reviews your practice's coding to ensure that your data accurately reflects current clinical practice and any innovation in medicine.
July 28, 2023
Read MoreDetermining the Correct Code: CPT Code 99213 and Its Alternatives
Understanding the correct medical codes to use can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to the commonly used CPT code 99213. This code is typically used for an established patient office or other outpatient visit that lasts under half an hour. But what if you need to upcode or downcode? Let's delve into the details.
July 10, 2023
Read MoreCoding of Behavioral Health Billing
Behavioral health services include psychology, psychiatry, and clinical social work. Running a behavioral health facility has several responsibilities to its patients. One of the very important responsibilities includes having accurate coding in the billing department. This can prove to be a challenge for some clinics that begin to struggle with the gaps of day-to-day medical coding. Per Integrity's COO Denise Corbisiero, "Let us remember that behind every accurate claim is a person seeking healing and support, deserving nothing less than our utmost diligence and integrity."
June 9, 2023
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