Medicare’s 8-Minute Rule is a billing formula used for PT, OT, and Speech Therapy to convert treatment time into reimbursable units. It ensures clinics bill accurately for timed services (like therapeutic exercises) while preventing overcharging.
Cardiac Arrhythmia ICD 10 Codes – A Medical Coder’s 2025 Reference
Cardiac arrhythmias impact over 16 million Americans, making precise ICD-10 coding critical for claims accuracy and compliance. With 30% of cardiology denials tied to coding errors, mastering codes like I49.9 (unspecified arrhythmia) or I48.0 (atrial fibrillation) is essential. In this guide, I’ll break down the top 10 cardiac arrhythmia ICD-10 codes, documentation requirements, and 2025 updates to streamline your billing process.
97110 CPT Code – A Medical Biller’s Guide to Therapeutic Exercise
The 97110 CPT codes (therapeutic exercise) is a cornerstone of rehab billing—but misuse triggers 35% of denials in PT, OT, and chiropractic practices. As a billing specialist, understanding its nuances—from time requirements to Medicare modifiers—is key to clean claims. In this guide, I’ll decode top 97110 FAQs, share reimbursement strategies, and help you avoid costly audits.