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Dermatology Billing Services

BLS is your Dermatology billing partner, allowing you to focus only on improving patient skin health and confidence.

Dermatology Billing Services For Healthcare Practitioners

Dermatology is the healthcare field that treats and diagnoses skin, hair, and nail problems. Dermatology includes both medical and surgical components, as well as cosmetic operations. Dermatologists treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and warts.

In medical billing, the process of submitting and following up on claims to insurance companies for dermatological services provided by dermatologists is known as dermatology billing services. It requires an extensive knowledge of the dermatology coding system, insurance coverage, paperwork, and submission criteria. Dermatology medical billing seeks to provide accurate and timely payment for dermatology services while also preserving the practice’s financial health.

If you are looking for professional dermatology billing services, then BLS Medical Billing is a professional company that delivers dermatology billing services to dermatologists all across the US. BLS offers a staff of trained and experienced dermatology billing specialists who can manage all elements of the billing process, from coding and claim submission to payment posting and follow-up.

How We Simplify and Streamline Your Dermatology Billing Process

BLS understands that dermatological billing can be a challenging and lengthy matter. That is why we have created a quick and easy solution to handle your billing needs from start to finish. We start the process by collecting the patient’s information. The Dermatology Billing team gathers and validates data from the practice management system, electronic health records, and insurance companies.

Following industry standards and best practices, the BLS team gives appropriate CPT and ICD codes to services and diagnoses. They also check for the quality and completeness of the coded data. We verify the patient’s insurance coverage and eligibility and get any preauthorization or referrals required for the services. They also guarantee that the insurance company’s requirements and federal regulations are followed.

Our staff electronically submits claims to insurance companies and monitors and follows them throughout the process. In addition, they post and reconcile payments and follow up on any outstanding or disputed claims. We give you specific and comprehensive billing performance reporting and analysis. You can view your reports via our fast web portal anytime and anywhere. You can also ask for any additional reports or data that you demand.

Types of Dermatology Services We Provide

BLS Medical Billing provides a broad range of dermatology services, from medical to surgical to cosmetic. We have the knowledge and skills to handle them accurately, efficiently, and professionally.

Here are some of the types of dermatology services we provide:

Medical dermatology: These services identify and treat skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and warts. We code them with the proper CPT and ICD codes and submit them immediately to the insurance companies. For skin treatments such as biopsies, excisions, destructions, and injections, we use CPT codes in the range 11000-11999. We also utilize ICD codes for skin diseases from L00 to L99, such as L70 for acne, L30 for dermatitis, L40 for psoriasis, and others.

Surgical dermatology: Surgical dermatology involves skin surgery such as Mohs surgery, skin grafts, flaps, and repairs. We use CPT codes 14000-19499 for skin procedures, such as 17311 for Mohs surgery, 15100 for skin transplant, 14040 for the flap, and 12001 for repair. We also utilize ICD numbers from C00 to D49 for neoplasms, such as C44 for skin cancer and D22 for melanocytic nevi.

Cosmetic dermatology: Botox, fillers, lasers, and peels are examples of cosmetic dermatology. We classify them using the suitable CPT codes and submit them to the insurers instantly. We use CPT codes ranging from 11950 to 11954 for injections, such as 11950 for collagen injection, 11952 for fat injection, and 11954 for hyaluronic acid injection. We also operate CPT codes 15780-15789 for chemical peels, such as 15780 for phenol peel, 15781 for trichloroacetic acid peel, and 15789 for glycolic acid peel. For laser procedures, we employ CPT codes in the range 17106-17111, such as 17106 for laser resurfacing, 17107 for laser scar revision, and 17111 for laser hair removal.

We conduct each service following the dermatologist’s specifications and paperwork, such as the location, size, depth, and number of lesions or treatments. We also adhere to dermatology coding requirements and modifiers, such as 25 for major separately identifiable evaluation and management service, 51 for multiple procedures, 59 for different procedural services, and others.

Advantages We Offer

We offer multiple advantages to our valuable clients. Here are the advantages as follow:

With BLS, you can benefit from the expertise and experience of staff members who specialize in dermatology billing and coding and are up to date on the latest changes and trends in the industry.
By outsourcing billing activities to a dependable and efficient partner, we can minimize your administrative stress and overhead costs.
You may improve your collection rate and cash flow by reducing billing errors, denials, and rejections and assuring timely and correct claim submission and follow-up.
With BLS dermatology billing services, you can increase patient satisfaction and retention by providing flexible payment alternatives, clear billing statements, and friendly customer service.
You can focus on providing quality dermatological care to your patients while we handle the financial details.