Juan Lozano

The Problem Every month, physicians deliver complex, ongoing care to ESRD patients. But even when that care is delivered correctly, it...

When "Prior Processing Information Appears Incorrect" Costs You Money Let's face it - pediatric immunization billing is tricky. At the heart of this challenge is the critical relationship between three key elements: CPT® code 90460 (immunization administration with counseling), ICD-10 code Z23 (encounter for immunization), and the dreaded CARC 129 denial (prior processing information appears incorrect). When these three components don't work together properly, your revenue takes a hit....

1. Introduction When therapeutic exercise meets osteoarthritis in the medical billing landscape, precision becomes paramount. The relationship between CPT® 97110 (therapeutic exercises), ICD-10 M16.12 (unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the left hip), and CARC 273 (exceeded coverage guidelines) represents one of healthcare's most nuanced coding challenges. This intricate dance of procedural justification, diagnostic specificity, and policy adherence demands sophisticated understanding from...