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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers

Medisys Compliance

Behavioral health providers play a critical role in addressing mental health challenges, but navigating the complexities of billing can be daunting. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides comprehensive behavioral health billing guidelines, which can be overwhelming due to their technical nature and breadth.

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Navigating the Complex World of Emergency Medical Specialists Billing

Medisys Compliance

Emergency medical coders use standardized code sets like CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) to describe the services rendered. Telemedicine Billing: The rise of telemedicine has led to the development of new billing procedures and codes to accommodate remote patient consultations.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

However, ASC billing practices must be followed to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage.

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Top Compliance Issues In 2023: What You Can Do

Medisys Compliance

Medicare and Medicaid: Medicare and Medicaid are government-funded healthcare programs that provide coverage to millions of Americans. State Laws: In addition to federal laws, medical billing companies and healthcare providers must also comply with state laws and regulations.

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CMS Radiation Oncology Billing Guidelines 2024

Medisys Compliance

In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced several crucial updates to radiation oncology billing guidelines. These guidelines cover various aspects of billing, including CPT codes, HCPCS codes, ICD-10 codes, and documentation requirements. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Orthopedic Billing Compliance Checklist – A Guide for Healthcare Providers

Medisys Compliance

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines Ensure that all claims are submitted per all applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) laws. Stay up-to-date on all changes to regulatory requirements.

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Tips to Keep Your Practice HIPAA Compliant

Medisys Compliance

Another goal was to prevent healthcare fraud. As the name suggests, it was created to ensure that all ‘protected health information’ was appropriately secured and restricted access to be given only to authorized individuals. Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses are primarily covered under HIPAA.

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