How to Code Multifocal Pneumonia ICD-10
If you’ve ever stared at a chest X-ray report that says “multifocal opacities” and thought, “Okay… but what code do I use for this?” — you’re not alone. Multifocal pneumonia can sound vague at first. It’s not a specific bug like pneumococcal pneumonia, and it’s not clearly tied to a single lobe like lobar pneumonia. […]
How to Code Multifocal Pneumonia ICD-10
If you’ve ever stared at a chest X-ray report that says “multifocal opacities” and thought, “Okay… but what code do I use for this?” — you’re not alone. Multifocal pneumonia can sound vague at first. It’s not a specific bug like pneumococcal pneumonia, and it’s not clearly tied to a single lobe like lobar pneumonia. […]
ICD-10 Coding for CPAP in Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea often gets brushed off as just snoring or tossing and turning at night. But if you’ve ever tried billing for it or getting a CPAP machine covered, you know it’s not that simple. Behind the scenes, it takes more than a diagnosis. You need solid documentation, the right ICD-10 code, and a clear […]
EKG CPT Code: What You Need to Know
You’d think an EKG would be simple, right? Heart test done, code it, bill it, move on. But here’s the thing — it’s not that simple. There isn’t just one EKG code floating around out there. Depending on what part of the process your team handles, there are different codes that tell different parts of […]
Why Is It Useful to Ask for Billing Codes on a Medical Bill?
Ever feel like your billing reports are telling you… almost nothing? The totals are there. The percentages look fine. But something’s off, maybe collections are slower than expected, or your team is chasing denials more than usual. And when you ask what’s going on, you get vague answers or a spreadsheet that somehow makes things […]
POS 11 in Medical Billing: What You Should Know
You know that feeling when something seems so simple, you stop questioning it? Like, “Of course this is an office visit—why overthink it?” Welcome to POS 11. It’s the place of service code that flies under the radar because it’s so common. So assumed. So… obvious. But here’s the twist: when you treat it like […]
POS 22 in Medical Billing: What It Really Means
Between keeping up with CPT codes, modifiers, payer rules, and documentation requirements, the last thing anyone wants is a two-digit code holding up reimbursements. But here’s the thing: POS 22 isn’t just another administrative detail. It plays a critical role in how services are classified and reimbursed—and if misused, it can result in denials, underpayments, […]
Medical Billing Time Limits by State & Insurance Guide
Ever had that moment where you find an old claim in your EHR and think, “Wait… can we still bill this?” You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the first person to ask. At Cadence Collaborative, we’ve seen how confusing the timely filing rules can be. Some providers think it’s 90 days across the board. […]
Your Essential Guide to the 90836 CPT Code
At Cadence Collaborative, we work with nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, and behavioral health teams every day — and if there’s one question that comes up more than almost any other, it’s this: “Am I using the right code for this session?” For 45-minute psychotherapy sessions, CPT 90836 is often the answer — but it’s also […]
90833 CPT Code: A Complete Billing Guide
Not every session fits into a single box. Some are part medication review, part deep conversation. You assess symptoms, adjust a treatment plan, and then spend meaningful time helping a patient process fear, grief, or trauma. These moments matter, clinically and emotionally. But billing for them? That’s where it gets complicated. CPT 90833 was designed […]
