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Reduce Denials with a Pre-Bill Review
Question: How do I increase my clean claims rate and reduce my denial rate? Answer: Implement a Pre-Bill Review process. Most denials are caused by errors occurring on the front end of the revenue cycle. There are so many details involved with processes such as...
Cycle Billing for Physical Therapy: Benefits and Applications
Efficient billing practices are essential for maintaining a healthy cash flow in any physical therapy practice. One method that can significantly streamline the billing process is cycle billing. For clinics struggling with uneven cash flow or frequent billing errors,...
Specialized Podiatry Billing Services for Physical Therapy Practices
Billing for podiatry services within a physical therapy setting comes with unique challenges that require specialized expertise. Managing these billing processes efficiently ensures that practices receive accurate and timely reimbursements while maintaining compliance...
CPT Modifier 59: Proper Use in Physical Therapy Billing
Accurate billing in physical therapy is crucial for receiving proper reimbursements, and one key tool for ensuring claims are correctly processed is CPT Modifier 59. It is also known as the distinct procedural service modifier, is used to indicate that two or more...
Best Medical Billing Companies Near Me: What to Look For
Running a successful physical therapy clinic requires more than just providing excellent care. Ensuring smooth and efficient billing processes is crucial for keeping your clinic financially healthy. Many clinics struggle with managing billing in-house, which is why...
CPT Code 97162: Essential Tips for Physical Therapy Billing
In the world of physical therapy, accurate billing is essential for proper reimbursement. CPT Code 97162 refers to a moderate complexity evaluation and is one of the three codes used to describe physical therapy evaluations. Understanding how and when to use CPT Code...
How to Calculate PT Billing Units: A Simple Guide for Physical Therapists
Correctly calculating physical therapy (PT) billing units is essential for maximizing revenue and ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines. Miscalculating units, either by under-billing or over-billing, can lead to financial losses and potential audits. At...
Medicare 8-Minute Rule: Complete Guide for Physical Therapists
In physical therapy billing, understanding how to apply Medicare’s 8-Minute Rule is essential for optimizing reimbursement and staying compliant with billing regulations. This rule dictates how therapy units are billed based on the time spent delivering timed, direct...
Maximizing Reimbursements with CPT Code 97530
For physical therapy practices, proper billing is essential to ensure timely and accurate reimbursements. One commonly used CPT code is CPT Code 97530, which refers to therapeutic activities involving the use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance. To...
Why Billing Should Be a Part of Your Clinic’s Strategic Planning
In the realm of healthcare, particularly within physical therapy practices, strategic planning is essential for long-term success. Clinics often focus on expanding services, improving patient care, and marketing initiatives during their planning sessions. However, one...
Integrating Patient Feedback into Billing Processes
Patient satisfaction is a cornerstone of any successful physical therapy practice. While much attention is often given to the quality of care, communication, and overall patient experience, billing processes can also significantly impact how patients perceive your...