Technical Vs. Professional Component Explained (2022)

Technical Vs. Professional Component Explained (2022)

Procedures include a technical and professional component; in some claims, only one component must be billed. Below we explain the difference between technical en professional components in medical billing. 1. What Is A Professional Component? A professional component describes a provider’s work, which depends on their skills or knowledge.   1.1 Example An example of…

Billing Guidelines For Medicare Non-Participating Providers (2022)

Billing Guidelines For Medicare Non-Participating Providers (2022)

Non-participating providers can bill Medicare as well. Part B of Medicare-covered services has to be billed to Medicare. Providers who fail to bill these services can face penalties because of the so-called “Mandatory Claim Submission Rule.” According to CMS, the only exception, in this case, is if the beneficiary signed a valid Advance Beneficiary Notice…

Aetna Coverage For Chiropractic Services Explained (2022)

Aetna Coverage For Chiropractic Services Explained (2022)

Aetna covers chiropractic manipulation if they are medically necessary and meet the three criteria described below.  1. Does Aetna Cover Chiropractic Services? Yes. Aetna covers chiropractic services if they are medically necessary. The three criteria need to be met to get chiropractic services covered. 2. Chiropractic Services Not Covered By Aetna Aetna does not cover…

CIGNA Chiropractic Coverage Explained (2022)

CIGNA Chiropractic Coverage Explained (2022)

CIGNA covers chiropractic manipulation services and adjunct therapeutic modalities if they are medically necessary. Read on about CIGNA coverage, documentation, and chiropractic services that are not covered.  1. Does CIGNA Cover Chiropractic Services? Chiropractic manipulation and adjunct chiropractic services or mobilities (for example, traction or therapeutic exercise) are covered by CIGNA if the conditions below…

Medical Abbreviations (A-H)

List Of Medical Abbreviations Starting With A A1C Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Glycated hemoglobin (Hemoglobin A1c) Aa Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Arteria AAD Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea Aag Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm  AAPMC Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Antibiotic Associated Pseudomembranous Colitis AAI Medical Abbreviation Medical Meaning: Acute Arterial Insufficiency AAT Medical…

List Of Clia Waived Tests 2022

List Of Clia Waived Tests 2022

The CPT codes for Clia waived tests can be found below. The following information is for the CLIA waived tests list. CR 11354 informs MACs of new Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) waived tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What Is A Clia Waived Test? Since the clia waived tests…