Panniculectomy Pays. Abdominoplasty Doesn’t.
Panniculectomy (15830) is covered when the panniculus impairs function. Abdominoplasty is cosmetic. The add-on +15847 is the line where covered claims turn into denials.
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What’s A Medical Billing…AKA How Does Medical Billing Work? Medical billing isn’t sexy. In fact, it’s complicated and confusing…just like your ex. We wish we could just loan you John (seriously we need a few days away from him…volunteers?)…but hey, billing is a necessary evil in the medical industry today…and I guess job security? Either […]
Protect Your Medical Practice Do you know why healthcare regulatory attorneys exist..or malpractice attorneys to that end? Why do medical billing companies exist? Why do MACRA/MIPS consultants exist? Why healthcare has hundreds of industry-specific software programs exist just to run a medical practice? Why do thousands of plug-in programs exist? The list goes on. Healthcare […]
Why Is Medical Billing So Complex? Medical billing sucks because insurance companies suck. It is just that simple. In fact, the entire economic model of insurance sucks: Consumer pays a Premium. Insurance Company prices said premium ideally based on the probability of events occurring in the pool of Consumers. Consumers are then paid out from […]
So…you’ve decided to bill out-of-network (OON) have you? Or maybe you have an ASC/OBS and you want to optimize it? Or maybe you have an amazing biller who is recommending you assess the opportunity? Quick question: How the hell do you know which cases to take? Short Answer: Let us know when you find one. […]
What Is Medical Billing? 101: Medical billing is the process of submitting medical insurance claims for review and payment based on established contractual standards. AKA we shake down the insurance companies (the baddies) to get your doctor(s) paid their due! Medical bills are submitted for even the smallest of items or services. Like that $10 […]
The best advice you will ever hear ever in life about changing your Practice Management / EMR / EHR System… ? #IndustrySecretAlert?: Change is hard. Blah blah blah. Something inspirational about how growth only happens outside of your comfort zone. …OK let’s get real. Changing your PM/EHR/EMR System is one of the most painful things […]
Attracting Patients is not easy. Nor is it simple. …and how do you find the right company? …or the right strategy? As you’re aware…marketing is not our bag at Auctus. And this isn’t a one size fits all solution… But we found something cool we wanted to share. Think of this as a “teach a […]
Looking for affordable medication for your patients? We have a solution that won’t result in huge medical bills.
Had the privilege of being able to nerd out with a wonderful legal team in healthcare regulatory law and beyond discussing the use of technology in the healthcare space! We talked a bit about: How to pick the right EMR / EHR / Practice Management system for your practice? How much to spend on […]
Hi Auctus Clients, The Auctus Group is committed to ensuring that you have the most up to date information about COVID-19. Here is some information you need to know regarding SBA loans and Telehealth. [WEBINAR TODAY] How the Corona Virus will Impact Telehealth Insurance Reimbursements & Encounters: Plastic surgeons and other aesthetic doctors are searching for guidance […]
