MDLinx December 15, 2021
As you know, billing patients and then getting paid by insurers is no willy-nilly process. It is standardized with the use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. CPT codes are a lingua franca that permits practicing physicians to code for medical services/procedures in a fashion that streamlines reporting, maximizes precision, facilitates claim processing, and formulates the basis of medical care review.
For better or worse, physician reimbursement is a painstakingly detailed process, and doctors are wise to understand the ins and outs.
According to the AMA, these codes are used for more than just reporting procedures/services to federal and private payers for remuneration. With healthcare continuously changing, CPT codes remain a constant. Without them, members of private practices,...
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