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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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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. Non-compliance includes improper hand hygiene, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, and poor sanitation practices.

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List of Documents for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Medisys Compliance

Informed consent. Medisys Data Solutions is a leading medical billing company providing complete billing services for ambulatory surgery centers. To know more about our billing and coding services, contact us info@medisysdata.com/ 302-261-9187. Documentation of vital signs, assessments, and other findings.

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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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Consent and COVID Testing of Employees

AIHC

Business Associates (non-healthcare organizations) The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides guidance for non-healthcare workplaces, which would apply to most business associates who have partnered with a health care institution, such as legal or accounting firms; medical billing companies; IT managed service providers, etc.

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

Kaiser Health News

In a statement describing New London Hospital’s general practices, spokesperson Timothy Lund said: “Our physicians discuss the possibility of the procedure progressing from a screening colonoscopy to a diagnostic colonoscopy as part of the informed consent process. Tell us about it !

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