A Comprehensive Guide For Dermatology Medical Billing And Coding

 

Understanding Dermatology Medical billing and coding process:

Dermatology medical billing and coding consist of five important stages. It starts with the coding, followed by billing, compliance, Documentation, and Insurance Reimbursement.

Coding

Coding is the first stage of medical billing and coding. At this stage, all dermatology related services are translated into universally accepted codes.  For instance, the major coding standards that are used for translating all healthcare procedures are the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

Billing

Billing is the second important stage of translating services into standardized coding. Once procedures and services are coded, these codes are used to generate medical bills. These bills have legal implications and can be presented at all forums. That is the reason, the Accuracy of coding and billing becomes more crucial.

Compliance

The compliance stage comes after successfully translating services and procedures into bills. At the compliance stage, the healthcare professional evaluates adherence to all bills with the healthcare regulations imposed by the insurance provider. Similarly, the Govt. can also impose rules and regulations that should also be followed.  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for patient privacy are well reputed regulations that all healthcare providers must follow.  Read More...