Tag: billing

A wound debridement claim may look accurate until a payer asks one decisive question: What tissue was actually removed, and how many square centimeters were treated? When the note cannot answer both, payment slows, documentation requests begin, and a seemingly routine service moves deeper into accounts receivable. The stakes are higher in 2026, making it critical to […]

Audiology coding changed significantly on January 1, 2026. Twelve new CPT codes now describe professional hearing-device services, while six older codes, 92590 through 92595, were replaced. A practice using an outdated charge sheet can therefore submit incorrect claims even when the clinical work and documentation are accurate. HMS USA Inc recommends treating audiology coding errors as revenue-cycle failures, […]