Accurate coding is the backbone of medical billing, but sometimes a CPT or HCPCS code alone doesn’t tell the full story. That’s where modifiers in medical billing come in. Modifiers are two-digit numeric or alphanumeric codes that provide additional details about the service or procedure performed.
What Is Payment Posting in Medical Billing?
Payment posting is an important step within the medical billing process that essentially impacts the revenue cycle of healthcare practices. It includes recording the payments received from insurance companies and patients into the healthcare provider’s billing system.
What Is a Clean Claim in Medical Billing?
A clean claim is error-free, submitted with accurate patient data, valid codes, and proper documentation, ensuring swift payer approval. Per CMS guidelines, it must avoid discrepancies. A clean claim is one that sails through payer systems without rejections.
