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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, our general surgery medical billing services specialize in translating complex operative notes into clean, fully compliant claims that secure maximum reimbursement.

98%+ clean claim rate for faster payments
Denial rates under 5%
20–30% revenue growth within the first 6 months
A/R days reduced to less than 30

Automated claim scrubbing & fast 24–48 hr submission
Global surgical package compliance per payer rules
NCCI, CMS, and HIPAA compliant billing
Regular compliance audits for risk prevention

98%+ Clean Claims

<5% Denial Rate

30% Revenue Growth

<30 Days A/R Average

Why General Surgery Billing Demands Specialized Expertise

Complex Operative Reports

Complex operative reports that require nuanced code interpretation.

Multiple Procedures

Multiple procedure and staged surgery modifier usage (-58, -59, -51, -78, -79).

Global Package Rules

Navigating payer-specific global surgical package inclusions/exclusions.

Prior Authorization

Detailed medical necessity documentation for prior authorizations.

High-Value Claims

High-value claims where accuracy directly impacts cash flow.

Our Comprehensive General Surgery Medical Billing Services in New York Pre-Authorization & Eligibility Verification for elective and urgent surgeries
 Accurate CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 Coding for all general, trauma, vascular, breast, endocrine, dermatological, laparoscopic, and colorectal surgeries
 Global Surgical Package Compliance per payer rules
 Automated Claim Scrubbing & Fast Submission within 24–48 hours
 Payment Posting & Reconciliation with detailed financial reports
 Denial Management & Appeals to recover lost revenue
 A/R Management to reduce outstanding balances and speed collections
 Regular Compliance Audits aligned with CMS, NCCI, and HIPAA standards

Common CPT & ICD-10 Codes in General Surgery— CPT Examples —
49585Repair of umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older
49650Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
44950Appendectomy
44960Appendectomy, ruptured appendix
44204Laparoscopic colectomy, partial
44120Enterectomy, resection of small intestine with anastomosis

Who We Serve Independent general surgeons
 Multi-specialty surgical groups
 Hospital-based surgical departments
 Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)
Proven Financial Outcomes 98%+ clean claim rate for faster payments
 Denial rates under 5%
 20–30% revenue growth within the first 6 months
 A/R days reduced to less than 30

Compliance You Can Trust

We strictly adhere to:

CMS and NCCI surgical coding guidelines

ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines

HIPAA and HITECH requirements

Payer-specific coverage policies

98%+ Clean Claims

<5% Denial Rate

30% Revenue Growth

<30 A/R Days

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
                                    1. How do you bill for multiple procedures in one surgery?
                                    
When multiple procedures are performed in the same surgical session, we apply the correct multiple procedure modifiers (-51 for additional procedures, -59 for distinct procedural services). We also apply the NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits and payer-specific bundling rules to identify which procedures can be billed separately and which must be bundled — ensuring full reimbursement without triggering audits or denials.

                                    2. Do you handle pre-authorizations for surgeries?
                                    
Yes. We manage the complete prior authorization process for both elective and urgent surgeries, coordinating with the referring provider, payer, and facility. We prepare and submit the medical necessity documentation, track authorization status, and handle peer-to-peer reviews if the initial request is denied — reducing surgical delays and claim rejections.

                                    3. Can you manage both inpatient and outpatient surgical billing?
                                    
Absolutely. We handle billing for inpatient hospital surgeries, outpatient facility surgeries (ASC and HOPD), and office-based procedures. We apply the correct place-of-service codes, facility/non-facility fee schedules, and global package periods — ensuring the billing is appropriate for each setting and payer contract.

                                    4. How soon after surgery are claims submitted?
                                    
We aim to submit all claims within 24–48 hours of receiving the signed operative report and complete encounter documentation. Our automated claim scrubbing process reviews each claim for coding accuracy, modifier usage, ICD-10 linkage, and payer-specific requirements before transmission — maximizing first-pass acceptance rates and speeding up payment.