Health behavior assessment and intervention billing uses CPT 96156 through 96171 for behavioral care that helps a patient manage a physical illness, such as diabetes, chronic pain or heart disease. The main diagnosis on the claim must be the physical condition, not a mental health diagnosis. This guide covers each code, who can bill Medicare, […]
The financial performance of every healthcare practice depends heavily on the accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability of its revenue cycle management processes. However, one of the greatest challenges organizations face is reducing medical claim denials and securing timely reimbursement. When claim denials increase, accounts receivable days expand, collections slow down, overhead costs rise, and overall financial […]