News & Analysis

June 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Taxonomy codes play a very important role in medical billing and credentialing for providers or group specialties.HIPAA-standard code sets specify a "standard" for transactions. In many cases, a taxonomy code is required to reimburse a claim; however, the reporting requirements for a taxonomy code may vary between insurance carriers and your third-party payers.

May 26, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include July 2015 quarterly update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database and OIG reports regarding MAC audits. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

May 19, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the July quarterly updates for DMEPOS and HCPCS drug/biological code changes. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

May 19, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about billing for chronic care management. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

May 12, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the 2016 hospice wage index and payment rate update. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

May 12, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about billing for provider-based vs. freestanding locations. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

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