by Pete Crutchley | May 6, 2020 | Medical Billing News
A question, which was asked recently at a private practice seminar MHM were presenting at. Interestingly the question was asked by a consultant surgeon who had started his/her private practice two years earlier. He said excess was the responsibility of the patient’s...
by Pete Crutchley | Mar 2, 2020 | Medical Billing News
What’s a CCSD code? A CCSD code is used by insurance companies to identify a medical procedure. An Orthopaedic surgeon, for example, understands what a Multiple arthroscopic operation on the knee is. But it’s a lot to put on an invoice every time you...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 12, 2020 | Medical Billing News
Another familiar issue that came again last week. Consider if, during the initial consultation, you advise your patient surgery is required. The patient is therefore given a CCSD code equating to the surgical episode to quote to his or her insurance company. He goes...
by Pete Crutchley | May 6, 2019 | Medical Billing News
I’ve been asked to revisit why coding is such a big part of medical invoicing. It is integral because without the correct code the chances of getting paid decrease. It is unlikely if you wish to invoice electronically you will be able to invoice without a...
by Pete Crutchley | May 25, 2018 | Medical Billing News
Another question asked at the recent Medical Defence Union presentation. Insurance companies use medical coding to identify and detail a medical procedure. For example, an Orthopaedic surgeon will understand what a Multiple arthroscopic operation on the knee...
