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E&M CHANGES 2021

Practicefirst would like to remind its clients of the 2021 E&M changes that are applicable ONLY to the office/outpatient code set. These...

Univera will no longer reimburse preventive codes with problem-oriented codes

Practicefirst was recently notified by Univera of a new administrative policy effective March 15, 2020, to define the coverage and...

Univera Healthcare's Clear Coverage to be replaced by CareAdvance Provider

Practicefirst has been notified that Univera will be introducing a new electronic authorization tool to replace the current tool, Clear...

Advice for Radiology Practices Working with Urgent Care Centers

We strongly advice radiologists who provide over-reads remotely for urgent care centers to negotiate a flat fee arrangement for this service

Modifier 25

Modifier 25 As a reminder to our Practicefirst clients, please review the description, definition and proper usage of modifier 25 as...

Four Common Coding Errors in Radiology

Four common coding errors lead to lost compensation for radiology practices.

Increase Revenue with Accurate Anesthesia Concurrency Coding and Billing

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to be in two or more places at the same time? And get paid for it? While physically impossible to be in...

Insurers' Closed Panels: Should Providers Accept or Appeal?

At times and in certain regions of the country, insurance companies can afford to be selective concerning which providers they allow, or...

Radiology Revenue: Making the Most of Modifiers

The proper use of coding modifiers can dramatically improve the bottom line for radiology practices.

Univera Receives Approval for Safety Net Products

Effective March 1, 2018, Univera Healthcare received approval to begin enrolling Erie County residents in their Safety Net Product line....

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