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Understanding Medicare Coordination of Benefits (COB)

Medisys Compliance

When a healthcare provider treats a patient who has Medicare as well as another type of health insurance, understanding the rules for Medicare Coordination of Benefits (COB) becomes essential. What is Medicare Coordination of Benefits? Medicare is primary if the employer has fewer than 20 employees.

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Medicare Counseling Coverage Explained

Medisys Compliance

Navigating the complexities of medical billing is a constant challenge, especially for mental health providers. Understanding Medicare coverage for counseling can feel particularly challenging, but it is crucial. And how can I ensure my practice is billing correctly and maximizing reimbursements?

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Navigating Medicare Billing: A Physician’s Guide

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Introduction For many physician practices, Medicare beneficiaries represent a significant portion of their patient population. However, navigating the complexities of Medicare billing can be a challenging task, especially when considering its distinct differences from private insurance models.

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Navigating Medicare Podiatry Billing Guidelines

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Medicare covers certain podiatry services, but billing for them requires strict adherence to guidelines to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement. What Does Medicare Cover for Podiatry Services? Routine Foot Care Exceptions: Medicare covers routine foot care (e.g., nontraumatic amputation of a foot).

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Outsourcing Cardiology Billing for Medicare and Medicaid

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Navigating the minor details of cardiology billing is challenging enough. Add in the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid, and it can feel overwhelming. The Medicare & Medicaid Maze: Why Cardiology Billing is So Complex Cardiology billing involves a unique set of challenges.

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Outsourced Billing Services for Podiatrists

Medisys Compliance

Podiatrists provide essential care for foot and ankle conditions, but the complexities of podiatry billing often create administrative burdens. From managing CPT codes for procedures like nail debridement and wound care to ensuring compliance with Medicares podiatry-specific guidelines, the billing process can be confusing.

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Comprehensive Guide to SNF Medicare Part B Billing

Medisys Compliance

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Medicare Part B billing is a specialized area of medical billing that requires detailed knowledge of Medicare guidelines, consolidated billing rules, and exclusions. These include physician visits, certain therapies, diagnostic tests, and durable medical equipment (DME).