Revenue Cycle Management

One code that frequently confuses billing staff is revenue code 0120. Revenue code 0120 is used by the hospital for the room and board fees related to the patients staying in semi-private accommodations. The semi-private room has two beds and is shared by two patients. This classification reveals important details about the patient’s type of […]

Revenue code 0115 is an institutional charge code on the UB-04 (CMS-1450) claim form for private (one-bed) hospice patients’ daily room-and-board.  Revenue codes are assigned by the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) and used by Medicare in its processing guides. All 0110–0119 codes are “Room & Board – Private (1 bed)”.  In this series, revenue

Did you waste your time watching some action movies? Here is something of worth for you. A detailed guide on “global surgical package” that will obviously help you grow your practice and reap the perks of large financial benefits.  The global surgical package (often called the “global package” or “global surgery package”) is the set

When you run a medical practice in Los Angeles, dealing with insurance claims can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. That’s where medical billing companies step in to save your day and dollars. Let me walk you through everything you need to know about finding the perfect billing partner in Los

Revenue code 0450 may look simple, but it drives how hospitals and clinics get paid for emergency room services. If your orthopedic practice handles trauma or urgent care, knowing this code well saves money and stress.  Here is a complete guide to understand proper use of RC 0450, and add some more amount to your

Revenue Code 0510 is a medical billing code used when a patient receives basic care at a hospital-owned outpatient clinic. This code specifically applies to the facility charges including the use of the exam room, nursing services, clinic staff, medical supplies, and utilities. It does not cover physician services. Those are billed separately using CPT

Revenue code 0420 relates to Physical Therapy Services. Think of it as the hospital or facility telling the insurer, “We gave this patient physical therapy in our department.” For orthopedic patients, PT is a big deal, almost every hip, knee, or spine surgery needs it for recovery. If you skip or misuse this code, the

Revenue Code 0360. Looks like a small digit. This little four-digit number plays a huge role in getting paid for surgeries and big procedures. If you mess it up, insurers deny claims, and payments vanish. If you nail it, money flows smoother than a new hip joint. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything

What if you receive a few extra dollars after adding just some digits to the medical claim you submit. Happy? Here is how to get that extra payment.  Medical billing is not only about numbers. It is about clear and accurate codes that speak to payers. These codes tell the story of what happened in

“Money keeps healthcare running. But not all dollars flow smoothly into a provider’s pocket.” Yearly, the inflation rate is increasing by almost 6% according to 2025 new report. Similarly, your healthcare expenses are increasing with that inflation rate. But, your Medicare and private payers’ reimbursement is the same. It is clearly a lose-lose. The solution