The CMS-1500 form is the standard form used by healthcare providers to bill Medicare and most other insurance carriers for outpatient services and procedures.
CPT refers to Current Procedural Terminology, a set of medical codes used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, ensuring uniformity in documentation and billing.
EHRs are designed to store a patient's complete medical history digitally, making it accessible across different healthcare settings, improving coordination, and reducing errors.
Verifying a patient’s insurance coverage involves contacting the insurance provider to confirm active coverage, co-pay, and deductible details, ensuring the services will be reimbursed.
Proper procedure includes documenting the missed appointment in the patient’s record and contacting them to reschedule while following the practice's policy on missed appointments.
