Specialized billing solutions for cardiovascular practices to optimize revenue, reduce denials, and streamline billing for complex cardiac procedures.
Code | Description |
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93000 | Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report |
93306 | Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation |
93458 | Left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injection |
93351 | Stress echocardiogram (TTE) with stress test |
93015 | Cardiovascular stress test with physician supervision |
33249 | Insertion/replacement of permanent pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system |
Our comprehensive approach ensures maximum revenue and minimal administrative burden for your cardiology practice.
We verify cardiac-specific insurance benefits and coverage for cardiovascular procedures, tests, and devices before services are rendered, including:
Our cardiology coding specialists ensure accurate code assignment for all cardiovascular services:
We achieve a 98% clean claim rate for cardiology services through our thorough process:
Our specialized approach to cardiac claim denials includes:
Our cardiology-specific reporting and analytics help optimize your practice:
Get answers to common questions about our cardiology medical billing services, coding challenges, and revenue optimization strategies.
Common cardiology claim denials include medical necessity issues for diagnostic tests, incorrect bundling of services, missing documentation for cardiac devices, improper use of modifiers, and lack of prior authorization for certain procedures. Our specialized denial management team addresses these issues proactively to minimize denials.
Our approach to cardiac device billing involves comprehensive documentation review, verification of device information (model, serial number), proper coding of the device and associated procedures, and ensuring all required elements for reimbursement are captured. We also manage manufacturer warranties and maintain accurate inventory tracking.
Our dedicated cardiology coding specialists participate in ongoing education, specialty-specific training, and cardiology coding certifications. We monitor updates from the American College of Cardiology, attend cardiology coding webinars, and maintain relationships with cardiology specialty organizations to stay ahead of changes.
For cardiac catheterization procedures, we implement a specialized review process that includes verification of the specific approach, vessels accessed, imaging performed, interventions completed, and any complications. Our team understands the complex rules around cardiac cath coding, including proper use of modifiers and correct component coding.
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