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Radiology Billing Challenges: TC/26, MIPS, Prior Auth & Denials

The main radiology billing challenges in 2026: splitting technical and professional components, prior authorization, denials and MIPS, with sourced rules.
Illustrated billing desk with a lab slide, a fee schedule chart and a calculator

Medicare Fee Schedule Changes for Pathology Billing, 2026-27

What CMS finalized for CY 2026, what it proposes for CY 2027, and how a pathology practice can model the effect on its own codes.
Patient on a laptop video visit at home beside a claim form marked POS 10 for telehealth billing

POS 10 Telehealth: When to Use It and How Medicare Pays

A plain guide to POS 10 telehealth coding: when it replaces POS 02, how Medicare pays it since 2024, and what to check before the claim goes out.
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Surprise Medical Bills: What the No Surprises Act Means for Practices

A plain-language explainer of surprise medical bills: which services the No Surprises Act covers, what practices must disclose, and which of the three dispute paths applies.
Illustrated checklist form with a stethoscope and a pen on a desk

Superbill Guide: What It Includes and How It Is Used

What a superbill is, what it should contain, how it differs from a claim, and how patients use it for out-of-network reimbursement.
Speech therapist and child with picture cards beside a simple billing checklist

SLP Billing: CPT 92507, Medicare Rules and the 2027 Change

What speech-language pathologists bill today under CPT 92507, the Medicare Part B rules that apply, and how the 2027 code replacement changes your notes and claims.
SNF Billing Guideline

Understanding SNF Billing Guidelines: A Comprehensive Guide

In the intricate landscape of healthcare, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) serve a vital role in providing long-term care for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, rehabilitation, and medical treatments. However, the billing process for these facilities can be complex and challenging. A solid understanding of SNF billing guidelines can significantly enhance revenue cycle […]

Illustrated wound care tray with bandage rolls and a ruler beside a billing checklist

Skin Substitute CPT Codes 15271-15278: Billing Guide

Skin substitute CPT codes 15271-15278 report the application, not the product. Learn how to choose the code family, count wound area and handle Medicare’s 2026 payment change.
Medicare remittance slip with a small pair of scissors trimming a stack of coins to show the 2% sequestration cut

Medicare Sequestration: 2% Reduction, CARC 253 and Examples

Medicare still cuts fee-for-service payments by 2%. See how sequestration is calculated, how CARC 253 reads on a remittance and how to post it.
Is It Permissible to Self-Pay for Medical Services While Having Insurance

Understanding Self-Payment in Healthcare: Legalities, Benefits, and Challenges

Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming, especially with rising costs and different insurance plans to consider. A common question many people ask is, “Is it legal to pay for medical services out of pocket if I have insurance?” This is an important question, particularly in today’s healthcare environment, where medical billing can be quite […]

Understanding Revenue Cycle Management

Understanding Revenue Cycle Management: A Comprehensive Guide [Updated 2025]

Effective Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is crucial for healthcare providers aiming to optimize their financial performance while ensuring high-quality patient care. This article delves into the key components of RCM, offering insights and strategies to enhance efficiency and revenue. Understanding Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) What is RCM? Revenue Cycle Management is the financial process that […]

Hospital building beside a UB-04 style form with numbered tabs for revenue codes

Revenue Codes in Medical Billing: UB-04 Guide With Examples

What revenue codes are, where they go on the UB-04, how to read a four-digit code and which common ones to know, with the old guide’s errors corrected.

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