In medical billing, a small mistake in coding can delay payments, confuse payers, and create a domino effect of denied claims. One code that often gets overlooked or misunderstood is Revenue Code 0118 — the code that represents a private room stay in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. If you’re managing billing for a rehab facility […]
For pulmonologists, practice managers, and medical coders, bronchitis cases can be tricky when it comes to accurate coding. Missteps in ICD-10 or CPT selection can lead to claim denials, delayed reimbursements, and audit risks. At DigitixMD RCM, we help practices streamline coding for both acute and chronic bronchitis, ensuring claims are accurate, compliant, and timely. […]
More than 10 million Americans are currently living with osteoporosis, while another 44 million have low bone density—placing them at high risk of fractures. For healthcare providers, accurate ICD-10 coding is essential to ensure correct diagnosis documentation, compliance, and optimized reimbursement. At DigitixMD RCM, we help providers, coders, and billing teams align clinical accuracy with […]
Introduction In the medical and billing world, precision matters. Using the wrong billing code or misapplying a service can lead to denials, lost reimbursements, or compliance issues. One code that frequently causes confusion is CPT code 90471. In this article, we’ll break down what 90471 CPT code means, when to use it, any age restrictions, […]
Introduction — what CPT 80053 means CPT code 80053 is the standardized code used to report the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) — a single laboratory panel that bundles a set of chemistry tests routinely used to assess metabolic function, electrolytes, and liver and kidney health. The CMP is a common “general health” blood test used […]
Understanding PR-204 Denial Code: Meaning, Causes & Solutions If you work in medical billing or insurance claims, you’ve probably seen the PR-204 denial code appear on an Explanation of Benefits. It’s a common but frustrating reason for claim rejections. These denials slow down cash flow, create extra admin work, and leave both providers and patients […]