Archive for The Day of September 13th, 2005
Archive for the Day of September 13th, 2005
Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the day of September 13th, 2005.
Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during September 13th, 2005.
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Medical Billing For Multiple Same Day ED Visits
Medical Billing For Multiple Same Day ED Visits Double-dipping is a medical billing myth that is costing many physicians money each year. This double-dipping myth directly relates to a patient having two emergency department visits on the same day. Here I will try to discredit that medical billing myth. The medical billing double-dipping myth states that one physician statement should account for two elements. In the case of an emergency department visit, it means that one physician statement should apply towards two visits on the same day, even if they were at separate times. This should not be the case. If a patient is seen in the emergency department on …
What Is The Difference Between Modifier -25 and -57 When Filing Medicare Medical Billing Claims?
What Is The Difference Between Modifier -25 and -57 When Filing Medicare Medical Billing Claims? Modifier 25 and modifier 57 are sometimes difficult to differentiate between when doing medical billing. It is important to understand the differences between these two modifiers to ensure correct medical billing practices. In medical billing Modifier 25 means when doing an evaluation and management, a physician decides a MINOR surgical procedure needs to be done on the same day. It means the evaluation and management should be paid for separately and not bundled with the surgical reimbursement. In medical billing, Modifier 57 means when doing an evaluation and management, a physician decides a MAJOR surgical …
