Long-Term Electroencephalograms

Long-Term Electroencephalograms

Billing for long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) may feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to understand how to break it down. An EEG is a test of brain waves or the electrical activity of the brain. It is performed by attaching multiple electrodes...
Understanding COVID-19 PLA Codes

Understanding COVID-19 PLA Codes

If you have billed, paid or audited laboratory services there is a good chance you have encountered PLA codes, those alpha-numeric procedure codes ending in “U”. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), “Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Codes are an...
Understanding Wheelchair Management

Understanding Wheelchair Management

Most people need a little tutorial on how to use new equipment. This also applies to patients who need new wheelchairs. Enter the service of wheelchair management. In this service, the provider assesses a patient’s need for a wheelchair and/or teaches a patient...
Unwrapping the Global Surgery Mystery

Unwrapping the Global Surgery Mystery

So many questions to answer, What is the Global Surgery Package? What services are included in it? What services can be billed separately during the global days? Let’s break it down. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), Medicare established a...