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Trigger point dry needling is clinically effective, but CPT 20560 billing trips up practices with muscle-counting errors, weak documentation, and payer-specific rules that cause denials. This 2026 guide explains exact coding rules, required documentation, when to use 20560 vs 20561, and proven strategies to get every claim paid cleanly.

CPT 97814 is the add-on code for each additional 15 minutes of electroacupuncture but one wrong time calculation or missing 97813 primary code triggers instant denials. This complete 2026 guide covers exact time rules, documentation requirements, modifier use, payer variations, and proven workflows to bill every legitimate unit cleanly and protect your acupuncture revenue.

CPT 97813 is the code for electroacupuncture (acupuncture with electrical stimulation), but mixing it with 97810, miscounting time units, or weak documentation leads to frequent denials. This complete 2026 guide explains exact billing rules, time calculations, required documentation, modifier use, payer-specific reimbursement, and proven workflows to get every electroacupuncture claim paid cleanly.

CPT 97811 is the add-on code that captures every additional 15 minutes of Medical Nutrition Therapy after the first unit yet most practices either miss these units entirely or bill them incorrectly, losing significant revenue. This complete 2026 guide explains exact time rules, required documentation, proper modifier use, payer-specific reimbursement, and how to avoid the most common denials for clean, defensible claims.

CPT 90707 is the MMR vaccine product code, but one missing lot number, wrong administration code, or VFC error triggers immediate denials. This complete 2026 guide walks through exact billing rules, required documentation, administration code pairing, modifier use, and proven strategies to get every MMR claim paid correctly the first time.

CPT 99202–99205 are the foundation of new patient office visit billing, yet most practices undercode or face denials due to weak MDM or time documentation. This complete 2026 guide explains exactly how to select the right level using time or medical decision making, what every note must contain, common audit triggers, and proven strategies to code accurately, reduce denials, and capture full reimbursement.

CPT 97810 is the foundation of acupuncture billing, but one wrong time entry or vague note triggers denials in 2026’s stricter payer environment. This complete guide from an experienced specialist covers exact code rules, required documentation, medical necessity proof, Medicare vs commercial payer differences, common errors, and compliance strategies to get every legitimate claim paid.

CPT 90791 is one of the most frequently audited and denied codes in behavioral health. This complete 2026 guide—written by a licensed provider with over a decade of experience—shows exactly how to bill psychiatric diagnostic evaluations correctly: required clinical components, bulletproof documentation templates, payer-specific rules, common mistakes that trigger denials, and proven strategies to protect your claims and revenue.

Cardiology billing in 2026 demands precision wrong CPT/ICD-10 pairings or unspecified diagnoses trigger denials worth thousands. This complete guide covers the most-used cardiology CPT codes (echos, caths, stress tests, PCI), essential ICD-10 diagnoses (CAD, heart failure, arrhythmias), 2026 updates, modifier rules, and proven strategies to justify medical necessity, avoid audits, and maximize reimbursement.

CPT 90847 offers higher reimbursement for family therapy but vague documentation, patient absence errors, and payer scrutiny cause frequent denials. This 2026 guide simplifies family psychotherapy billing: learn exact criteria (patient present, 50+ minutes), required note elements, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to prove medical necessity, avoid audits, and get paid consistently.

Acupuncture billing in 2026 is more complex than ever Medicare limits, payer-specific diagnosis rules, and strict documentation trigger frequent denials. This comprehensive guide covers essential CPT codes (97810–97814), approved ICD-10 diagnoses, Medicare chronic low back pain coverage, commercial payer requirements, and proven documentation strategies to achieve clean claims and full reimbursement.

Therapy practices lose thousands monthly on CPT 97530 denials due to vague documentation, confusion with 97110, and audit triggers. This ultimate guide clarifies therapeutic activities billing, required functional details, time rules, modifier use, and proven documentation strategies to justify medical necessity, prevent downcoding, and avoid costly audits.

Mental health crisis sessions demand special coding CPT 90839 and 90840 but strict rules, high documentation standards, and payer scrutiny cause frequent denials. This ultimate guide explains exactly when to use these codes, required clinical elements, time-based billing thresholds, documentation must-haves, and proven strategies to avoid common errors and get paid fully for true crisis interventions.

In 2026, CPT code 27096 remains essential for sacroiliac joint injections but denials spike without precise documentation, imaging confirmation, and payer-specific rules. This ultimate guide breaks down billing requirements, modifiers, reimbursement rates, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to help pain management practices reduce denials by 50-70% and capture full revenue.

CPT code 93306 is one of the highest-value cardiology procedures and one of the most denied. This complete 2026 guide breaks down echo billing rules, documentation, modifiers, and reimbursement strategies to help cardiology practices protect revenue and stay compliant.

Pediatric billing in 2026 is more complex than ever, from age-based CPT codes to vaccine reimbursement and payer rules. This complete guide helps pediatric practices avoid denials, stay compliant, and maximize revenue with confidence.

CPT code 64490 remains one of the most denied pain management procedures in 2026 not because it’s uncommon, but because it’s easy to bill incorrectly. This practical, real-world guide breaks down billing rules, modifiers, documentation, and payer expectations so your facet joint injection claims get paid the first time.

This ultimate 2026 guide to CPT codes 92920–93799 breaks down PCI, EP, catheterization, modifiers, and compliance updates helping practices reduce denials and maximize cardiology revenue with confidence.

Unlock 2025's most common pediatric CPT codes! From well-child visits & vaccines to E/M and newborn care get updated guidelines, tips & denial prevention for smoother billing. Essential for pediatric practices! #PediatricBilling #CPTCodes

Master neurology billing in 2025! Discover essential CPT codes for EEGs, EMGs, nerve studies & more plus guidelines to avoid denials and boost revenue. Perfect for neurologists & practices. Read our full guide now! #NeurologyBilling #CPTCodes