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How Medical Billing Services Companies Support Telehealth Practices

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In this high-paced world of healthcare, telehealth has become a cornerstone for accessible patient care, especially as we navigate 2026's regulatory landscape. Leading medical billing services companies like 3Gen Consulting are at the forefront, helping providers overcome reimbursement hurdles with precision and expertise. Telehealth Boom Meets Billing Roadblocks Telehealth visits surged during the pandemic and show no signs of slowing, with CMS extending key flexibilities through at least January 2026. Yet, providers face persistent challenges like evolving CPT codes, strict documentation rules, and payer-specific denials that can delay payments by weeks or months. Complexities arise from audio-only versus video distinctions, modifier requirements (like -93 for Medicare audio visits), and state-by-state Medicaid variations. Without sharp billing strategies, clean claim rates drop, AR days stretch, and revenue leaks through overlooked codes for brief check-ins like G2252. Key Reim...

Medical Coding Consulting in 2026: Enhancing Compliance While Protecting Revenue Integrity

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In 2026, the US healthcare landscape is undergoing accelerated digital transformation. With the full implementation of the CMS-HCC Model V28, significant updates to CPT® 2026 codes, and the growing integration of AI-enabled diagnostics into clinical workflows, the margin for coding and documentation error has narrowed considerably. At 3Gen Consulting, revenue cycle success is approached as more than transactional billing—it is centered on long-term revenue integrity. By combining expert medical coding consulting with advanced technology, organizations are supported in navigating regulatory complexity with greater confidence and control. The New Standard of Medical Coding Consulting in 2026 The shift toward value-based care and remote patient monitoring has fundamentally changed how services are documented and billed. Medical coding consulting has become a foundational requirement for compliance, accuracy, and financial sustainability. In 2026, consulting goes beyond simple code select...

How Leading Risk Adjustment Coding Companies Protect Medicare RAF Accuracy in 2026

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  In the ever-evolving landscape of value-based care, 2026 marks a watershed moment for Medicare Advantage plans and healthcare providers. The transition to the CMS-HCC Model V28 is now 100% complete, effectively ending the transition era and introducing a more rigorous, specificity-driven environment. For healthcare organizations, this shift isn’t just a "coding update"—it’s a financial and operational turning point. Organizations that fail to adapt risk a "revenue cliff," with projected RAF score drops of 5% to 15% due to the elimination of over 2,000 legacy codes. At 3Gen Consulting , we recognize that protecting your Medicare RAF (Risk Adjustment Factor) accuracy requires more than just submitting codes; it requires a strategic partnership with elite risk adjustment coding companies that combine AI-driven precision with human expertise. Here is how leading companies are safeguarding accuracy and compliance in 2026. 1. Navigating the V28 Transition: The End of ...