The Revenue Cycle Blog
How Automating Patient Eligibility Reduces Front-End Denials and Speeds Up Claim Approvals
Front-end claim denials drain revenue and slow down reimbursements. This guide explains how automating patient eligibility checks can prevent errors, improve claim success rates, and streamline your healthcare billing process.
NICU Coding and Billing Guide: CPTs, Diagnoses, Long-Stay Documentation for Newborn Intensive Care
NICU billing and coding require precise use of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes to capture newborn intensive care services. This guide breaks down procedures, documentation, and U.S. billing trends for long-stay NICU cases.
Top 10 Benefits of Physical Therapy Medical Billing Services for Clinics
Learn how clinics use Physical Therapy Medical Billing Services to improve reimbursement speed, stay compliant, and reduce daily billing workload.
Physical Therapy Integration in Orthopedic RCM: A Comprehensive Strategy for Revenue Optimization
Integrating physical therapy into orthopedic care improves patient outcomes and streamlines recovery. By offering in-house PT, practices enhance care coordination, speed up treatment, and increase revenue through more efficient billing and service delivery.
Understanding CMS Place of Service Codes in Medical Claims
CMS Place of Service Codes help billers report where care was delivered. Learn how to use them correctly, avoid denials, and get claims paid faster.
New Patient Visit CPT Code: What’s New in 2025 Coding Updates
A quick guide to 2025 updates for New Patient Visit CPT Codes, including billing timeframes, modifiers, AI use, and documentation changes.
15 Billing Place of Service Codes to Reduce Medicare Denials
Wrong POS codes can cause instant Medicare denials. Learn 15 Billing Place of Service Codes to use correctly—and how to audit, fix, and prevent claim issues.
Dermatology Billing Challenges: Expert Solutions for Accurate Coding and Faster Payments
Dermatology practices often lose significant revenue due to complex billing and coding issues. This expert guide reveals common pitfalls and offers actionable solutions, from mastering CPT/ICD-10 codes and optimizing revenue cycle management to leveraging technology for faster, more accurate payments.
What Is a Modifier in Medical Billing? A Quick Reference
Get a clear breakdown of modifiers in medical billing, including CPT and HCPCS types, common codes, real examples, and how to avoid billing errors.
Pediatric Billing Cheat Sheet: For Beginners and Busy Practices
A quick-reference Pediatric Billing Cheat Sheet with CPT, ICD-10 codes, and modifiers—built for beginners and busy practices.
Top 20 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Codes Used
Find the top 20 HCPCS codes in 2025 to bill visits, injections, and equipment correctly—helping you avoid delays and submit clean claims with confidence.
Value-Based Care in Cardiology Billing: Thriving Beyond Fee-for-Service
Fee-for-service models are giving way to value-based care in cardiology. The change isn't just billing—it's a rethinking of care delivery focused on cost-effectiveness, measurable results, and sustainable heart disease management.
Medical Coding for Cardiology: The High-Stakes Discipline Behind Every Heartbeat
Medical coding for cardiology isn’t just a back-office task—it’s a strategic lever. MBW gives your practice the edge with chart audits, CDI support, and smart edits.
Mastering Mental Health Billing: A Guide to CPT Codes and Documentation
Mental health billing is complex, with evolving CPT codes, time-sensitive documentation, and strict payer rules. This guide breaks down essential strategies for accurate coding, telehealth compliance, and denial prevention—helping your practice optimize revenue while staying fully compliant.
Orthopedic Surgery Billing Best Practices: For Joint Replacements and Fracture Care
Orthopedic billing is complex, especially for joint replacements and fracture care. This guide breaks down essential strategies to ensure accurate coding, proper use of modifiers, and adherence to payer policies for better reimbursement and fewer denials.
Echocardiography Billing Best Practices: How to Maximize Reimbursement and Minimize Denials
Echocardiography billing is complex, with strict coding and documentation rules. This guide outlines key best practices to help your cardiology practice maximize reimbursement, reduce denials, and stay compliant.
Mastering Workers' Compensation Billing in Orthopedics: Turning Complexity Into Profitability
Workers’ compensation billing in orthopedics isn’t like other insurance—it’s governed by complex state rules, strict documentation, and long approval cycles. This guide covers essential WC billing strategies to help your practice reduce denials, stay compliant, and turn WC cases into a strong revenue source.
Medicare Coding for G0101 and Q0091: Pap Smear, Pelvic and Breast Exam
Get complete Medicare billing guidance on CPT codes G0101 and Q0091. This article explains eligibility, risk categories, diagnosis codes, and when to use modifier 25—all aligned with CMS preventive service rules.
Neurology Billing Guidelines: What’s New and What’s Required
Neurology billing guidelines have been updated to reflect critical changes in CPT codes, telehealth billing, and documentation standards.
How to Optimize Medical Billing for Anesthesia Practices
If you're still guessing on anesthesia billing time units or modifiers, it's time for a smarter approach. Get expert tips to make every claim count.