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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers

Medisys Compliance

Place of service (POS): Typically, use POS 02 (telehealth) or POS 10 (patients home) to specify the service location. Providers must use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and ensure informed consent is documented in the patients record.

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Optimizing Billing for Virtual Care in Primary Care

Medisys Compliance

Capture Patient Consent: Document the patient’s informed consent for receiving care via telehealth services. Address Patient Concerns: Be prepared to address any patient inquiries regarding billing for virtual care services, fostering open communication.

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Top 5 CPT Codes in Mental Health Billing

Medisys Compliance

When family members are involved, utilize specific code modifiers (-96, -97) and submit detailed clinical documentation demonstrating medical necessity. Remember, billing for less than 53 minutes under this code or submitting vague documentation can lead to claim denials.

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Radiation Oncology Billing in 2024: Latest Updates and Changes

Medisys Compliance

Implement these changes promptly to avoid billing errors and potential audits. Ensure that informed consent is documented, which not only supports compliance but also enhances patient satisfaction and trust. Strategies to Improve Reimbursement Maximizing reimbursement requires a strategic approach to radiation oncology billing.

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Billing Behavioral Health Services: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

With the growing demand for mental health services, providers must understand the complexities of behavioral health billing to ensure timely reimbursements, minimize denials, and maintain financial stability. Use the Correct Modifiers: If the therapy session is part of a broader treatment plan that includes other services (e.g.,

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List of Documents for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Medisys Compliance

Informed consent. In addition, this pre-anesthesia evaluation should consider data from other assessments and collect information needed to complete selection and planning of anesthesia, safely administer anesthesia, and interpret findings of patient monitoring. Documentation of vital signs, assessments, and other findings.