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ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2020 – Obstetrics

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), two departments within the U.S. Federal Government’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provide the guidelines for coding and reporting using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). These guidelines should be used as a […]

CPT Changes for OB-GYN in 2020

With the new 2020 ICD-10-CM code set now available, we know that there have been more than 740 different changes. More than 30 of the changes for 2020 actually apply to Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-Gyn) correction, from changes and updates to coding multiple gestation pregnancies to coding for obstetric surgical wound infections. Here’s a closer […]

Avoiding Claims Denials for OB/GYN

Claims Denials for OB/GYN are a thorn in the flesh for most medical practices. However, some specialties have an exceptionally high denial rate. Unfortunately, OB/GYN is one of them. Denial rates in this specialty are the highest, at 22.42%. Denials are an everyday occurrence for most OB/GYN centers. OB/GYN billing and coding present unique challenges […]

OB-GYN ICD 10 Coding Updates & Changes

With 2019 approaching, there has been a buzz about new medical billing codes. The year 2018 has been hectic for medical and healthcare industry professionals as ICD-10-CM codes introduced nearly 500 changes, 33 of them in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as in several other specialties. So, what’s new to expect in 2019 OB-GYN ICD […]

Boost your OB-Gyn Cash Flow with Simple Steps

OB-GYN Cash Flow is a critical consideration as the services provided by physicians have come under scrutiny after repeated frauds involving necessary procedures and care. In OB-GYN practice, the current billing scenario is changing, and it’s difficult for individual practices to bill for all the services provided and maintain quality care. The CMS has shifted […]

Easy Steps for OB-GYN Facility to Boost Your Practice Revenue

All-day long, the healthcare professionals working in the Ob-Gyn specialty face perplexing issues of healthcare payer requirements which can affect their income cycle. Commercial insurance payers often change filing requirements, while in many states, the Medicaid reimbursements and follow-up processes are challenging, antiquated, or both. As a result, Ob-Gyn facilities often look for a medical […]

Billing Guidelines For Your OB-GYN Practice To Follow

Obstetrics and Gynecology is one specialty that involves capacious claims filing. OB-GYN Practice Services are rendered for many family planning, obstetrics, gynecology, and anesthesia procedures. Yet, opportunities to maximize reimbursements are missed in virtually every family practice. Under-coding, omitting modifiers, and submitting claims without the documentation needed to support them are everyday events. The lost […]

Childbirth Complications Which Leads To Billing Challenges For Your OB-GYN Medical Billing

One of the most challenging areas for coders in medical coding and billing companies is the obstetrics and gynecology medical billing and coding. Effective from October 1, 2016, the guideline for “Prenatal outpatient visits for high-risk patients” has been replaced with the title of “Supervision of High-Risk Pregnancy.” many OB-GYN Medical Billing practices have faced […]

How Your OB-GYN Practice Can Increase Revenue In 2018?

OB-GYN is one of the fast-growing practices and keeping up with it is a challenge. As per the recent report from Medscape, the OB-GYN medical specialty reported nearly a similar income in the year 2013 as they did in the year 2012 with only just 0.5% increase in two years, but there was tremendous growth […]

Medical Billing Challenges and Their Solutions for OB-GYN Specialty in Value-Based Care

The terms and conditions of a value-based care payment might differ from specialty to patient diagnosis, but it challenges it to possess is nothing less major medical billing issue. OB-GYN Speciality one of the most sensitive physician specialties, is constantly grappling through new payment modes of value-based care as the services rendered on the healthcare […]

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