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Who Can Review the Final Insurance Claim When Someone Else Bills?
A practical look at the audit trail independent clinicians need when billing is delegated to an outside network.
Rachael Lara
4 hours ago2 min read
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BCBST’s 2027 Lactation Payment Changes: Stop Chasing Workarounds and Review Your Contract
BCBST’s 2027 infant lactation billing restrictions, S9443 recoupments, third-party payment promises, and what IBCLCs should review before renewing contracts.
Rachael Lara
6 hours ago4 min read
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Vaccine Administration Coding Starts With Who Did the Counseling
Vaccine administration coding depends on who counseled and when. Review documentation, components versus injections, and the link to the actual product.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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A Cash Lactation Appointment Needs More Than a Price on the Website
Explain cash lactation fees, separate mother and baby services, and applicable good faith estimate requirements without promising insurance reimbursement.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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An AAC Evaluation and Device Delivery Are Different Billing Events
Separate speech-generating device evaluations, equipment requests, and treatment claims so families know who handles each step and what comes next.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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A Waived Office Test Still Needs the Right Laboratory Setup
Simple office tests still need the right laboratory setup. Review CLIA certification, test classification, and billing questions for midwifery practices.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Cash Only Is Not the Same as Opted Out of Medicare
A cash-only policy does not establish Medicare opt-out. Review the affidavit, private contracts, renewal dates, and workflow implications for MFT practices.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Temporary NP Coverage Needs Its Own Billing Plan
Temporary NP coverage needs a verified billing plan. Review enrollment, rendering identity, and why Medicare substitution exceptions do not apply to NPs.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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A Doula Support Note Should Describe Support Without Inventing Medical Care
Write doula notes that explain the support actually provided while distinguishing nonmedical services from diagnosis, treatment, and licensed clinical care.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Schedule Medicare Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Training as Separate Benefits
Avoid Medicare scheduling conflicts between medical nutrition therapy and diabetes training. Review separate referrals, service dates, and benefit requirements.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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A Patient Who Stops Improving May Still Need Skilled PT
A plateau alone does not end Medicare PT coverage. Learn how skilled maintenance needs, updated goals, and documentation affect ongoing therapy claims.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Caregiver Training Needs Its Own Clinical Purpose
Document the clinical purpose of OT caregiver training, review Medicare time requirements, and explain potential cost sharing before a separate session.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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An IUD Appointment Does Not Automatically Support a Separate Office Visit Claim
An IUD appointment does not automatically support a separate office visit claim. Review modifier 25, documentation, and excluding procedure time from E/M.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Your Appointment Slot Does Not Determine the Psychotherapy Code
Match psychotherapy codes to actual service time, not scheduled appointment length. Review documentation and workflow checks for mental health practices.
Rachael Lara
7 hours ago2 min read
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Medical Group or Management Company? Why the Distinction Matters
A medical group, independent clinicians and a management services organization may participate in one care model, but their legal roles deserve scrutiny.
Rachael Lara
3 days ago2 min read
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A Billing Agent Is Not Automatically the Treating Provider
What a delegated medical billing agreement can establish—and what insurers should verify before treating an organization as the provider of care.
Rachael Lara
5 days ago2 min read
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Introducing Sunshyn Credentialing Services
Meet Sunshyn Credentialing & Medical Billing and learn about its approach to payer enrollment, billing support and independent practices.
Rachael Lara
5 days ago3 min read
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Mastering Medical Revenue Cycle Strategies for Online Success
Learn practical revenue cycle management strategies for independent healthcare practices, including claims, denials and payment follow-up.
Rachael Lara
5 days ago4 min read
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Why Choose Online Practice Management Software: Advantages of Medical Software Tools
Explore practice management software features for independent healthcare providers, from scheduling to documentation and billing workflows.
Rachael Lara
5 days ago4 min read
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Mastering the IBCLC Digital Guide Overview: Your Essential Resource for Digital Lactation Guides
Explore digital lactation guides and practical ways IBCLCs can organize clinical education resources and support patient care.
Rachael Lara
5 days ago4 min read
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