Blogs — Insights for Growing Your Practice
Welcome to our billing blogs — your go-to source for TMS billing tips, private practice support, and strategies to boost your revenue with ease.
- Revenue Management
2027 ICD-10-CM Changes: Avoid Costly Coding Errors The federal fiscal year (FY) 2027 ICD-10-CM code set took effect October
- Guides
Year End Medical Billing Checklist: 9 Easy, Essential Steps The final weeks of the year decide how much 2026
- Guides
2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Avoid Costly Cuts CMS has proposed lower Medicare conversion factors for 2027, and practices
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Outsource Pain Management Billing: 5 Proven Cost Savings Pain management billing carries more coding, prior authorization (PA), and denial
- Revenue Management
Clean Claim Rate Below 95%? Costly Causes to Fix A claim that fails the first pass rarely means just
- Revenue Management
Denial Management in Medical Billing: Stop 5 Costly Gaps A denied claim is rarely a final answer; in most
- Revenue Management
TMS Insurance Coverage 2026: Avoid Costly Denials Transcranial magnetic stimulation is FDA-cleared and clinically established for treatment-resistant depression, yet
- Revenue Management
Timely Filing Limits by Insurance: Avoid Costly 2026 Denials A claim can be documented, coded correctly, and payable, yet
- Revenue Management
Medical Billing Audit Checklist: 27 Hidden Revenue Leaks Revenue rarely disappears in one visible event. It leaves through small,
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How to Choose a Medical Billing Company 2026: Top Proven Tips A billing vendor that is the wrong fit
- Revenue Management
Outsource Gastroenterology Billing: 7 Proven Best Practices Gastroenterology (GI) billing carries specialty-specific rules that generalist billing teams often miss,
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CO-50 Denial Code: 5 Costly Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) The CO-50 denial code is consistently one of
- Revenue Management
Anesthesia Denial Codes: The Top Reasons Anesthesia Claims Get Denied (and How to Fix Them) Rising claim volume, tighter
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ABA Billing Services Cost 2026: Avoid Costly Surprises Rising ABA caseloads, a growing number of new BCBA-led practices, and
- Billing
Superbill in Medical Billing 2026: Costly Mistakes to Avoid Self-pay volume, high-deductible health plans, and growing out-of-network utilization in
- Billing
Outsourced Medical Billing Virginia: 6 Key Benefits Virginia medical practices are under growing financial pressure. Reimbursement rates continue to
- Guides
Good Faith Estimate Requirements: 5 Rules to Avoid Fines Under the No Surprises Act, failing to meet Good Faith
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Outsource Medical Billing Georgia: The Complete 2026 Guide for Practices Georgia’s Medicaid managed-care landscape is in the middle of
- Billing
GLP-1 Billing Challenges Every Practice Should Know (Wegovy, Zepbound & More) A single injection pen can be billed three
- Revenue Management
7 Costly MassHealth Billing Challenges Every Massachusetts Practice Should Know MassHealth routes claims through three separate structures: Managed Care
- Billing
7 Critical Medical Billing Errors North Carolina Practices Make By the TMS Billings Revenue Cycle Team North Carolina’s payer
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Outsource Medical Billing Michigan: Complete 2026 Guide Michigan’s insurance landscape does not look like most other states. Blue Cross
- Billing
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Medical Billing Company in Illinois TMS Billings Revenue Cycle Team — Last
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Why Are My Medical Claims Getting Denied in New Jersey? New Jersey practices operate under some of the strictest
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Medical Billing Services Cost California: What Practices Pay in 2026 By the TMS Billings Coding & Compliance Team |
- Billing, Guides
Medical Billing Services Cost Pennsylvania: What Practices Pay in 2026 Reviewed by: Jacob White, CPC, CPMA — Compliance Director,
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Medical Billing Services Cost Texas: The Complete 2026 Pricing Guide Written by: TMS Billings Coding & Compliance Team —
- Billing
Medical Billing RFP Template: What to Include When Comparing Vendors Written by: TMS Billings Coding & Compliance Team —
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AI in Medical Billing: How Automation Is Transforming Revenue Cycle Management Written by the TMS Billings Coding & Compliance
- Billing
Top 10 Medical Billing Companies in 2026 Written by: TMS Billings Coding & Compliance Team TMS Billings Coding &
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Medical Billing Company Red Flags: 7 Signs It’s Time to Switch A late report here. An unreturned call there.
- Billing
In House Biller Leaving? Your 30-Day Contingency Plan Your in house biller leaving is the kind of news that
- Billing
How to Choose a Medical Billing Company: 15 Questions to Ask Before You Sign A growing family practice in
- Guides
CPT Code 90792: What It Means, Billing & Reimbursement Guide Written by TMS Billings Coding & Compliance Team —
- Billing
In-House vs. Outsourced Mental Health Billing: The True Cost Comparison for Private Practices A solo therapist who managed her
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Coordination of Benefits in Medical Billing Explained Two claims. Same patient. Same visit. One gets paid in ten days
- Revenue Management
How to Negotiate Insurance Reimbursement Rates With Payers: A Guide for Medical Practices (2026) Two primary care practices. Same
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Preventive Visit CPT Codes: Billing, Documentation & Denial Guide for Medical Practices (2026) Two primary care practices. Same annual
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CPT Code 29881: What It Is, What It Covers, and How It’s Billed Written by: TMS Billings SEO &
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CPT Code 20610: Billing, Documentation & Denial Guide for Orthopedic Practices (2026) Two orthopedic practices. Same knee injection. Same
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CPT 27447: Total Knee Arthroplasty — Billing, Documentation & Audit Guide 2026 Billing total knee arthroplasty is one of
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CPT Code 90867: The Complete 2026 Billing Guide for Initial TMS Sessions Written by: TMS Billings SEO Team Which
- Revenue Management
Why Medical Billing Reimbursement Rates Are Lower for Solo Practices Than Group Practices The TMS Billings Coding & Compliance
- Revenue Management
What Happens to Your Cash Flow When Claims Get Denied in Florida? Every denied claim is a disruption your
- Billing
If your patient volume is stable but revenue keeps slipping, the answer is in your numbers. Tracking the right
- Guides
A/R Aging Report in Medical Billing: What It Is and How to Use It Every dollar your practice earns
- Coding
CO-45 Denial Code: What It Means and How to Fix It If you’ve ever reviewed an Explanation of Benefits
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Modifier 25 vs Modifier 59: When to Use Each If your coders can’t explain the modifier 25 vs modifier
- Billing
Denied claims, slow reimbursements, and billing staff turnover are quietly draining Ohio practices every month. If you have been
- Billing
AI Claim Scrubbing vs. Human Review: What Practice Owners Actually Need in 2026 If a vendor or your billing
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If you’re comparing vendor quotes right now, you’ve likely received three very different numbers for essentially the same job.
- Revenue Management
Patient collections in healthcare is no longer a back-office afterthought — it is one of the most critical levers
- Billing
The 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule is final — and the headline “pay increase” hides a much more complicated
- Coding
If your practice offers transcranial magnetic stimulation, you already know that getting paid for it is its own specialty.
- Revenue Management
Switching Medical Billing Providers Without Losing Claims: The 2026 Transition Checklist Switching medical billing providers is one of the
- Coding
2026 Vaccine Billing Codes: The Full Guide to CPT, NDC, and Denial-Free Claims Immunization billing is one of the
- Coding
2026 Mental Health CPT Codes: The Full Guide to Billing Without Denials Mental health billing is one of the
- Billing, Guides
Telehealth and RPM Billing: 2026 Practice Guide Telehealth and RPM billing have become central to how modern practices generate
- Billing
How AI-Driven Prior Authorization Denials Are Costing Practices in 2026 (and How to Fight Back) If your practice has
- Coding
How Clinical Documentation Errors Cause Medical Coding Mistakes: What Every Practice Needs to Know Clinical documentation errors medical coding
- Revenue Management
Outsource Medical Billing New York: How to Choose the Right Company for Your Practice If you are running a
- Billing, Revenue Management
Medical Billing Errors New York Practices Can’t Afford to Ignore Every month, New York medical practices submit thousands of
- Billing
HBOT for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What the Latest Research Actually Says Every year, millions of people sustain traumatic
- Accounts Receivable, Billing
Common Dermatology Billing Denials and How to Prevent Them Running a dermatology practice means navigating one of the most
- Coding
A Step-by-Step Guide to E/M Coding for Internal Medicine Physicians If you’re an internal medicine physician or practice manager,
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Orthopedic Prior Authorization: Step-by-Step Process & Common Mistakes (2026) If you run an orthopedic practice, you already know that
- Guides
Urgent Care CPT Codes for Visits: A Complete Guide Running an urgent care clinic means operating at a pace
- Consultation, Revenue Management
Benefits of Virtual Medical Assistants for Healthcare Practices Running a healthcare practice is one of the hardest jobs in
- Billing, Coding
Urology Medical Billing and Coding: 2026 CPT & ICD-10 Guide If there’s one thing urology practices across the country
- Billing, Guides
Folks, if you are part of the healthcare world, you’ve likely heard of “laboratory medical billing.” While it may
- Guides
Medical billing is filled with terms that require specific knowledge. You need more than basic information to understand and
- Guides
Submitting accurate claims is just one part of medical billing, but understanding the documents sent by the insurance company
- Billing, Guides
In the whirlwind of healthcare, billing can feel like a never-ending maze. Enter Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)—your ticket to
- Guides
Medical bills can be overwhelming: complex, expensive, and confusing. So, what’s the solution? A medical billing advocate! Not only
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If you’re working in the healthcare industry, you’ve probably heard the term HIPAA thrown around quite a bit. But
- Coding
Ever wondered if AI can handle the complexities of medical coding? Well, you’re not alone. As technology continues to
- Revenue Management
You know, behind every thriving medical practice, there’s more than just great patient care – there’s a well-oiled financial
- Guides
Healthcare billing has become more complex than ever. As the demand for medical billing services grows, healthcare practices are
- Billing
If you’re running a medical practice in New York, you know how important it is to keep your cash
- Billing
Neurology medical billing refers to the process by which neurologists create codes for the services they provide and file
- Billing
Chronic pain can be debilitating, and patients suffering from it often require specialized care to manage their condition effectively.
- Billing
Everything has its own set of challenges, and medical billing is no exception. It can definitely feel like navigating
- Guides
The healthcare field is inherently complex, and with that complexity comes the challenge of billing. For orthopedic practices, which
- Guides
Did you know that 83% of healthcare practices lose around $48,000 due to pediatric billing mistakes? That’s a huge
- Billing
Wound care billing can feel like a maze, but with the right tools and expertise, it doesn’t have to
- Billing
Running a healthcare practice is more than just providing care—it’s about making a difference in people’s lives. As a
- Billing
Let’s face it — nephrology medical billing can be a real headache. Between keeping track of patient care, dealing
- Billing, Guides
You know, navigating healthcare billing can feel like a puzzle, but one piece is key: ICD-10. If you’re in
- Revenue Management
We all know that cash management can be one of the trickiest parts of medical billing, right? It’s not
- Billing, Coding
The world of medical billing and coding is on the brink of a major transformation, and the changes coming
- Billing
Medical billing errors are more common than you might think, and they can wreak havoc on both healthcare providers
- Revenue Management
If you’ve ever felt like medical billing compliance is complex, you’re not alone. With a mix of coding, regulations,
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Let’s cut to the chase: medical billing isn’t as simple as filling out a form and waiting for payments.
- Consultation
Running a medical practice is no small task. You’re seeing patients, managing staff, and staying compliant—all while trying to
- Coding
Medical coding looks straightforward—until you’re the one staring at a CPT code that suddenly feels like a secret puzzle.
- Guides
There’s no denying it—the healthcare world can feel pretty overwhelming, especially when you start looking into medical billing. The
- Billing
Running a medical practice takes more than delivering great patient care—I’ve learned that firsthand. Behind every smooth visit, there’s
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One of the biggest advantages technology has given us is accuracy. Today, the digital world is reshaping everything—healthcare, education,
- Revenue Management
For anyone managing a healthcare organization, smooth and healthy financial operations are a must. After all, without strong financial
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Claim denials in medical billing—ugh, they can be such a pain, right? As a healthcare provider or someone handling