Medical Billing and Coding Resources
Supplemental Information in Item 24 Supplemental information in Item 24 could be confusing. Sometimes, to process a medical claim this supplemental information is required. Without this supplemental information CMS 1500 form is considered incomplete hence can’t be processed. We have shared all required information along with examples. Kindly note that following examples demonstrate how the […]
Basics of CMS 1500 Most insurances allow you to send an electronic version of CMS 1500, called an 837 file. But, unfortunately, some paper-only payers are still hanging around, and they require that billers print and fill out the entire form. The bad news is that you can’t just look up a PDF of the […]
Basics of CPT Codes Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), is developed, published, and copyrighted by the American Medical Association (AMA) annually. CPT codes predominantly describe medical services and procedures performed by physicians and non-physician professionals. Let’s understand the basics of CPT Codes: In general, whenever possible, providers should consider using CPT codes to describe their […]
Claims Processing The term “claims processing” describes the course of submitting a claim to the payer and subsequent adjudication. Understanding how this process works allows physicians and staff members to file claims properly and leads to maximum and timely reimbursement. In addition, this knowledge will allow the physician’s office to serve as a resource to […]
