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Billing and Medical Coding for Fluoroscopy: Guidelines and Tips Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray "movie." It’s commonly used in diagnostic and interventional procedures such as catheter...

How to Increase Medical Coding Productivity: Tips for Coders and Billing Teams In the fast-paced world of healthcare, accurate and efficient medical coding is critical—not only for timely reimbursements but also for compliance and operational success. However,...

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Medical Coding and Reimbursement Updates The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P), unveiling several impactful...

Ambulance Coding and Billing Guidelines and Tips Ambulance services play a critical role in emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. Accurate billing and medical coding for ambulance services ensure compliance with payer regulations and proper...

What Is ALS2? Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) is the highest level of ground ambulance service defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It includes advanced procedures beyond ALS1, such as: Administration of three or more medications...

Why Is Medical Coding Accuracy Important to a Healthcare Organization? Medical coding serves as the foundation for proper documentation, billing, compliance, and quality reporting in the healthcare industry. Accuracy in medical coding is not just about correct numbers...