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Plastic Surgery Billing: A Complete 2025 Guide Plastic surgery billing can get complicated fast. Between figuring out whether a procedure is cosmetic or reconstructive, staying on top of 2025 CPT code updates, and making sure every claim is backed by proper documentation, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And in this field, mistakes mean […]
Adeel Shehzad – Billing Team Lead Ever met someone who can decode billing like a boss, speak three languages, rescue teammates from deadline doom and stargaze like a NASA intern? Well, say hello to Adeel Shehzad, our Billing Team Lead and the secret sauce behind more than a few Auctus wins. Dinner Dates and Dream […]
Alec Anterola – Director of Authorizations If You Could Dine With Anyone? Alec isn’t about clout-chasing dinners with celebrities. Nope. Her dream dinner guest? Herself… five years ago. Why? So she could whisper all the wisdom, wins, and maybe a few warnings into her younger self’s ear. (And probably order dessert first because, growth.) Dream […]
What is Patient Liability: A Complete Guide For Patients, Providers, and Planners If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and wondered why you still owe money, even after your insurance or Medicaid paid their part, you’re dealing with patient liability. This is a term that comes up a lot in healthcare, but it’s not […]
Dermatology Medical Billing and Coding: A Complete Guide Dermatology medical billing and coding can feel like a headache, especially with all the codes, modifiers, and insurance rules involved. If you’re a dermatologist, practice manager, or biller, getting this process right is key to getting paid on time and avoiding claim rejections. At The Auctus Group, […]
Modifier 25 vs 59: What’s the Difference If you’ve ever been unsure about when to use Modifier 25 or Modifier 59 in your medical billing, you’re not alone. These two CPT modifiers are often misunderstood, but getting them right is critical. Using the wrong one can lead to denied claims, lost revenue, or even audit […]
Choosing the Right EMR for Your Plastic Surgery Practice in 2025 As the aesthetics and plastic surgery space evolves, so must your technology. From mobile-first documentation to all-in-one quoting and billing platforms, practices now have more options than ever to streamline operations and enhance the patient experience. At The Auctus Group, we cut through the […]
Billing: Where Revenue Dreams Live or Die Let’s be honest: billing isn’t sexy. But if you want your practice to run like a Swiss watch — predictable, efficient, and profitable — your billing office better run tighter than TSA security. At Auctus, we see it every day: practices leaving six figures on the table because […]
Train for Transparent Pricing: Techniques That Actually Work Let’s be brutally honest… If your staff still answers pricing questions with a shrug and a prayer, your “transparency” is just fancy smoke and mirrors. Patients aren’t here for the mystery novel – they want a clear answer, not a billing scavenger hunt. Transparent pricing isn’t optional […]
Medical Billing Transparency: 3 Tools That Don’t Suck Let’s address the giant, overpriced elephant in the waiting room: medical billing is still a hot mess. Patients are confused. Providers are over it. And staff? They’re playing daily roulette with CPT codes and praying the insurance gods show mercy. But plot twist: it doesn’t have to […]
