After 40 years in clinical optometric practice, Thomas Cheezum has dedicated the last few years to the areas of medical billing, coding, and record keeping. He is a Certified Professional Coder and a Certified Ophthalmology Professional Coder. He performs records audits for offices and lectures on the topics of billing, coding, and record keeping.
Get an overview of changes covered in this year's CMS Final Rule, including tele-optometry, CPT codes, and MIPS—and learn how they may affect your practice.
In many cases, billing and coding mistakes are responsible for denial. Learn some of the most common mistakes optometry practices make and how to avoid them.
With the ability to more easily bill for prolonged services, it is more important than ever for providers to develop excellent documentation habits to avoid an insurance audits. Here are some top tips from a CPC.