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Telehealth Anesthesia Billing: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

This article provides a comprehensive guide for anesthesiologists and providers on telehealth anesthesia billing, covering key aspects of telehealth billing. Eligible Services for Telehealth Billing The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains a list of services eligible for telehealth billing.

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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Here are some common non-compliance activities: Failure to Maintain HIPAA Compliance: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines for safeguarding patient health information. Significant fines also can be levied by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for overbilling Medicare and Medicaid.

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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.

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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. All rights reserved.

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Update on No Surprises Act 2022

AIHC

Starting January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving surprise medical bills when they receive most emergency services, non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and services from out-of-network air ambulance service providers.

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Her First Colonoscopy Cost Her $0. Her Second Cost $2,185. Why?

Kaiser Health News

The former generally incurs no cost to patients under the ACA; the latter can generate bills. Patients sign the consent document after listening to these details, understanding the risks, and having all of their questions answered by the physician providing the care.” Tell us about it !

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