TL;DR: CPT Code 99417 At a Glance CPT code 99417 is an add-on code for reporting prolonged outpatient evaluation and management services beyond the standard time threshold for office, home, or
Read More1. TL;DR: What You Need to Know About CPT 99204 ⚡ Quick Facts What it is: CPT code 99204 is the billing code for new patient office or outpatient visits
Read MoreQuick Intro: Accurate CPT coding is essential for healthcare billing, especially for respiratory services. Using the correct codes ensures proper reimbursement, reduces claim denials, and keeps your practice
Read MoreQuick Intro: The field of medical coding is anything but static. Just as your billing team gets comfortable in their rhythm, a new code or regulation changes the rules. In sweep
Read MoreQuick Summary: The CPT code 93303 is transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with Spectral and Color Flow Doppler for congenital heart, defects/conditions. Although this TTE code like other echocardiography codes has
Read MoreArticle Refresh Quarterly: This article is updated quarterly to reflect the latest CMS CPT code changes, reimbursement updates, and RCM best practices. Last reviewed for 2025 compliance standards. Quick Summary:
Read MoreQuick Intro: CPT is Current Procedural Terminology. It is a database of coding created & updated by the American Medical Association (AMA). Every 5 digits represent a specific service
Read MoreFor those providing care to patients, the quality of care is most important to the hospital or clinic. For the business side of the practice though, the most important
Read MoreThe first thing that comes to mind when talking about medical billing and coding is the complicated process of picking the correct CPT code. For healthcare providers and billing
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Quick Intro: Filling out billing paperwork after completing a transthoracic echocardiogram service is a routine and critical part in the business functioning of any cardiology unit. Creating and
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