Medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or patients for reimbursement of medical services, involving coding, claim generation, and following up on payments to ensure healthcare providers get paid.
CPT® code 99214 is used for an established patient office or outpatient visit that involves a moderate level of medical decision making or 30–39 minutes of total time spent on the date of service. This code falls under the Evaluation and Management (E/M) category and is among the most commonly billed office visit codes in … Read more
When someone is admitted to the hospital, one of the most important decisions they or their family must make is about “code status.” You may have heard the term Full Code, but what does it really mean for patients, families, and healthcare teams? In this article, we’ll explain what Full Code means, how it compares … Read more
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people visit doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists. From a billing perspective, it’s also one of the trickiest because providers must correctly report both the diagnosis and the services provided. If you get the CPT code wrong, claims are denied, reimbursements are delayed, and audits become a … Read more
POS 22 in Medical Billing: What It Means In the U.S. healthcare system, billing codes are used to show where and how medical care was given. One of these codes is POS 22, which stands for “Outpatient Hospital.” This code matters because it affects how doctors and hospitals get paid, and how much patients owe. … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to untangle the U.S. health coverage system, you know it can feel like a maze. Add in military and veterans’ programs, and the acronyms alone are enough to make your head spin. One that often trips people up is CHAMPVA — the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of … Read more
If you work in medical billing or you’re a patient trying to make sense of your insurance paperwork you’ll run into Anthem Blue Cross sooner or later. As one of the largest health insurers in the U.S., Anthem covers millions of members, and that means it also processes millions of claims every year. The upside? … Read more
Introduction: Why This Isn’t Just a Desk Job People often think medical billing and coding is just data entry. Sit at a desk, punch in numbers, file claims, done. But if you’re already in this field—or seriously considering it—you know it’s more than that. You’re decoding clinical language, applying complex reimbursement rules, ensuring providers get … Read more
If you’re asking “What is hospice care?” you’re likely facing a hard situation. Either you’re supporting someone near the end of life, or you work in a field like medical billing where understanding care delivery and reimbursement is critical. Either way, you deserve clear, honest answers without euphemisms or generic fluff. This guide breaks it … Read more
In the world of medical billing, accuracy isn’t optional—it’s everything. One wrong digit in a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code can delay reimbursements or even cause a denial. But among the thousands of CPT codes available, some show up far more frequently than others. Understanding the most commonly used CPT codes in medical billing can … Read more
When you file an insurance claim, especially for medical procedures or hospital visits, you expect it to be handled fairly and promptly. But then—out of nowhere—a denial letter lands in your mailbox. Confused? Frustrated? You’re not alone. Understanding why insurance denied the claim is critical, not just for resolving the issue at hand, but also … Read more