Neurology coders need to understand when it is appropriate to code signs and symptoms rather than the final diagnosis for an EEG study so that significant reimbursement is not lost. Additionally, by learning when it is and is not appropriate to bill for digital analysis, audits and costly paybacks can be dramatically avoided.
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Increase Pay Up with Proper Coding for EEG Studies
Sunday, March 4th, 2012
Tips to Maximize Reimbursement for EEG Studies
Sunday, March 4th, 2012When billing for EEG studies, neurologist and medical billing coders must be very careful to assign the correct CPT codes(s) and make sure to also document the appropriate diagnoses to legitimize the claim. By learning and understanding further the diagnoses involved and also listing all of the appropriate signs and symptoms, you can increase your chances dramatically of proper payment. (more…)
EEG Reimbursement on the Rise and CPT Code Information (2012)
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012The Medicare national average reimbursements for EEG’s will be at an all time high in 2012. We will note significant increases across the board for EEG diagnostics. We also have noticed that EEG reimbursement increases have been a steady trend in the last couple of years. (more…)