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2020 Annual Update to the Therapy Code ListThe CPT Editorial Panel created, for CY 2020; CPT codes 97129 and 97130 to replace CPT code 97127, which CMS did not recognize. These new codes effectively replace HCPCS code G0515, which is deleted, effective January 1, 2020.These codes are designated “som...

CPT Updates for 2020In 2020, there are changes to some of the existing CPT codes, new codes were added and some were deleted. As a healthcare provider, you should have an idea of what these changes are to ensure that you utilize the correct codes and get reimbursed for all the services performed. Su...

MERIT-BASED INCENTIVEPAYMENT SYSTEM (MIPS)REPORTING – YEAR 4The law required CMS to implement incentive programs that reward valueand outcomes for clinicians and other healthcare service providers. One ofthe incentive programs currently enforced is MIPS— Merit-Based IncentivePayment System.Who are e...

CHANGES ON MEDICARE COVERAGEOF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAINPreviously, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services did not cover acupuncture in their list of reimbursable medical procedures. After opening a national coverage determination (NCD) analysis to complete a thorough review,...

Don't miss our free webinar about MIPS reporting 2020 on Wednesday, February 26, 3 PM EST.

Learn how to win your next contract negotiation with the insurance company lead by Olga Khabinskay. Tue, February 4, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Do you want to know more about using iSmart EHR? Don't miss our Free Webinar, presented by Ilya Mirolyubov, hold on January 9, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST.Learn more about Billing Details - Dashboard and Eligibility.

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Olga Khabinskay has been invited to speak by New York Hospitals to June graduates on the topic "Credentialing for the new graduates". With over 12 years of experience in credentialing, billing and office start up, Olga provides insight into business side of medicine. Most recently she spok...

So far 3 seminars are set for educational credentialing presentation for residents at SUNY Downstate Hospital and at Beth Israel Hospital, this only the beginng of WCH exposure to the hospital.The dates and departments:February 27th at 12:00PM for the Pediatric Department at SUNY DownstateMarch 7th ...

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WCH Conference was a great success.Our “How to overcome the occurring healthcare industry challenges” event was a success! Our event was held on October 29th at the bank of America Tower in NYC. We want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the WCH team for putting together this...

WCH Service Bureau took part in the annual National American Medical Billing Association conference in Las Vegas this October. Among many healthcare field expert presenters, Olga Khabinskay the COO of WCH, presented to AMBA members on the topicof credentialing. With eleven years of experience in the...