Denials in Medical Billing: Causes, Codes, and How to Fix Them Every denied medical claim costs time, money, and resources.  Denials in medical billing can disrupt cash flow, increase administrative work, and leave patients frustrated when services aren’t covered as expected. Recent studies show that nearly 12% of medical claims are initially denied, and hospitals […]

Dermatology Billing Company: How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Practice Running a dermatology practice isn’t just about seeing patients, it’s also about getting paid for the work you do.  And that’s where choosing the right dermatology billing company makes all the difference.  Dermatology billing is notoriously complex.  Between lesion counts, biopsy codes, modifier […]

99213 vs 99214 CPT Code: Key Differences & Documentation Understanding the differences between CPT code 99213 vs 99214 is essential for accurate medical billing and maximizing reimbursements.  Choosing the wrong code can lead to underbilling, costing your practice revenue, or overbilling, increasing audit risks. At The Auctus Group, we specialize in medical billing solutions.  This […]

90-Day Global Surgery Period Calculator If you work in medical billing, you understand the importance of accurately tracking global surgery periods.  Mistakes can lead to denied claims, compliance issues, and lost revenue. A 90-day global calculator simplifies this process by giving you the exact dates when a global surgery period begins and ends for payment […]

CPT 11420: How to Code And Bill Correctly Getting medical coding right is important for getting paid on time and avoiding claim denials.  CPT 11420 is a common code in dermatology and plastic surgery for removing small benign lesions.  If it’s not coded correctly, you could lose money or deal with insurance issues.  This guide […]

CPT Code 17003: Everything You Need To Know Accurate medical billing can be challenging, especially when handling multiple lesion treatments. The CPT code 17003 is used in dermatology and other practices to bill for additional pre-cancerous lesion treatments after the first lesion. Properly understanding and applying CPT 17003 can help streamline the billing process and […]

CPT 17000 for Dermatology Billing: Removal of Benign or Premalignant Skin Lesions Medical billing for dermatology procedures can be tricky, especially when you need to accurately code for things like the removal of premalignant lesions. One of the most frequently used codes for this in dermatology is CPT 17000. In this article, we’ll break down […]

Decoding Medical Billing: How to Simplify CPT and ICD Codes for Specialists Feel like you need a decoder ring to figure out medical billing? You’re not alone. For specialists like plastic surgeons and dermatologists, navigating CPT and ICD codes can feel like an unsolvable puzzle. But don’t worry—we’re here to simplify things. Let’s break it […]

CPT Code 11102: Everything You Need To Know When dealing with dermatology billing, it’s important to understand CPT code 11102. CPT code 11102 covers tangential skin biopsies, which are commonly performed in dermatology practices. Getting the coding right is key to avoiding claim denials and making sure you get paid on time. In this article, […]

Stop Billing Nightmares: How Medical Billing Software Can Help You Get Paid Faster Feel like medical billing is some kind of cruel joke?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Especially if you’re in plastic surgery or dermatology, trying to untangle billing codes is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube with oven mitts on. But here’s […]