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NPI Type 1 vs Type 2: Which Does Your Practice Need?

Type 1 identifies a person, Type 2 identifies a business. Here is how to tell which numbers your practice needs, and how to keep them accurate.
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Non-Participating Provider Letter: Templates and Medicare Rules

What a non-participating provider letter should say, two plain-language templates, and the Medicare rules that decide it: par, non-par, opt-out and the yearly enrollment window.
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Telehealth Modifiers: 95, 93, GT, GQ, FQ and FR Explained

Telehealth modifiers tell a payer how a visit was delivered. Here is what 95, 93, GT, GQ, FQ and FR mean, where POS 02 and 10 fit, and what to confirm with each payer.
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Neck Pain ICD-10 Code: M54.2 and Related Cervical Codes

M54.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for neck pain. Learn when a cervical disc, radiculopathy or injury code replaces it, and how to avoid Excludes1 and 7th-character errors.
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Understanding Modifiers for Telehealth and Telemedicine

Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed the healthcare landscape, enabling patients and providers to connect seamlessly, regardless of geographic barriers. With the rising demand for these services, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the coding modifiers associated with telehealth is crucial for effective revenue cycle management (RCM). This article delves deeply into the […]

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Understanding Modifier 95 in Telehealth Billing

As the healthcare landscape evolves, telehealth has emerged as a vital service, especially in the wake of recent global events. In this article, we will explore Modifier 95, its significance in telehealth billing, and how it can streamline reimbursements for healthcare providers. What is Modifier 95? Modifier 95 is a specific billing code used in […]

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Modifier 25 vs 59: When to Use Each, Plus XE, XS, XP and XU

One modifier separates a same-day visit from a procedure. The other separates two procedures. Here is how to pick, which X modifier to use instead of 59, and what the note must show.
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Modifier 91: Repeat Lab Test Billing Rules and Examples

Modifier 91 marks a medically necessary repeat lab test on the same day. Here is when it fits, when it does not, and how to build the claim.
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Understanding Modifier 59: Essential Insights for Healthcare Providers

In the complex world of medical billing and coding, ensuring accurate and compliant use of modifiers is crucial for successful claims processing and reimbursement. One such modifier that healthcare providers often encounter is Modifier 59. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of Modifier 59, its correct usage, and best practices for healthcare providers to […]

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Modifier 79: When It Applies and How It Differs From 78

Modifier 79 marks an unrelated procedure by the same provider inside a global period. Learn the three tests, how it differs from 78, 58 and 24, and what the record needs.
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Modifier 52 (Reduced Services): When to Use It vs Modifier 53

Modifier 52 reports a service the provider chose to reduce. Learn when it fits, how it differs from 53, 73 and 74, and what payers expect on the claim.
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Moderate Sedation CPT Codes 99151-99157: Time and Age Rules

Which moderate sedation code goes on the claim? Age, who gives the sedation and documented minutes decide it. Here are the rules, the time bands and the checks that prevent denials.

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