Oncology

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Reporting Medical Necessity with Z codes

In this article we take a look at the importance of healthcare reimbursement for asymptomatic encounters. We will look at identifying primary diagnosis requirements that drive reimbursement, how to get paid for postoperative treatment visits and underutilized reporting when it comes to Social Determinants of Health. Medical Practices care for patients for a variety of …

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting Paid

Contributors: Chasity Speaks and Megan Johnson In October we raise awareness for Breast Cancer since it is the second most common cancer that women in the United States face according to the CDC. Every year in the United States, we see cases of about 264,000 in women and 2,400 in men. The mortality rate for …

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Radiation Oncology Audit Insights

Are you struggling with your Evaluation and Management reimbursement for Radiation Oncology services? Radiation Oncology has nuances, and you may be leaving money on the table without a good understanding of how the 2021 Evaluation and Management guidelines impact Oncology services.

When capturing Evaluation and Management services, the goal is to capture the true data behind the risk and problems addressed to report the service accurately. Beyond the reimbursement, what else does the accuracy of code capture do?