General Surgery Billing Services
General surgery spans a diverse array of procedures, and each surgical specialty brings its own billing nuances, where accurate CPT code selection, precise modifier usage, and meticulous, payer-compliant documentation are essential. Without this precision, practices risk delayed reimbursements, increased denials, and costly compliance issues.
Our AAPC-certified general surgery coders bring in-depth knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 standards, ensuring each claim is accurate, defensible, and submitted within 24–48 hours. At MedQuik general surgery medical billing services we specialize in translating complex operative notes into clean, fully compliant claims that secure maximum reimbursement.
Why General Surgery Billing Demands Specialized Expertise
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Complex operative reports that require nuanced code interpretation
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Multiple procedure and staged surgery modifier usage (-58, -59, -51, -78, -79)
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Navigating payer-specific global surgical package inclusions/exclusions
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Detailed medical necessity documentation for prior authorizations
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High-value claims where accuracy directly impacts cash flow
Our Comprehensive General Surgery Medical Billing Services in New York
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Pre-Authorization & Eligibility Verification for elective and urgent surgeries
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Accurate CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 Coding for all general, trauma, vascular, breast, endocrine, dermatological, laparoscopic, and colorectal surgeries
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Global Surgical Package Compliance per payer rules
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Automated Claim Scrubbing & Fast Submission within 24–48 hours
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Payment Posting & Reconciliation with detailed financial reports
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Denial Management & Appeals to recover lost revenue
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A/R Management to reduce outstanding balances and speed collections
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Regular Compliance Audits aligned with CMS, NCCI, and HIPAA standards
Common CPT & ICD-10 Codes in General Surgery
CPT Examples:
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49585 – Repair of umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older
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49650 – Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
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44950 – Appendectomy
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44960 – Appendectomy, ruptured appendix
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44204 – Laparoscopic colectomy, partial
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44120 – Enterectomy, resection of small intestine with anastomosis
Who We Serve
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Independent general surgeons
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Multi-specialty surgical groups
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Hospital-based surgical departments
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Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)
Proven Financial Outcomes
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98%+ clean claim rate for faster payments
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Denial rates under 5%
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20–30% revenue growth within the first 6 months
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A/R days reduced to less than 30
Compliance You Can Trust
We strictly adhere to:
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CMS and NCCI surgical coding guidelines
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ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines
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HIPAA and HITECH requirements
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Payer-specific coverage policies
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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We apply accurate CPT codes and the correct modifiers to ensure all services are paid appropriately and avoid bundling denials.
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Yes, we manage the complete pre-authorization process, including gathering clinical documentation to expedite approvals.
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Absolutely, we are proficient in hospital, outpatient, and ASC-specific claims.
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Most claims are reviewed, scrubbed, and submitted within 24–48 hours of receiving the operative note.
