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Aimee Heckman

Aimee Heckman is a healthcare business consultant with more than 25 years of experience in medical practice management, revenue cycle management, PM/EHR implementation, and business development. As a Certified Professional Biller (CBP) and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), Aimee has demonstrated success in assisting physicians with maintaining their independence and surviving the ever-changing healthcare business environment.

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pre op CPT codes
pre op CPT codes

Getting Paid

4 min read

Pre-op CPT codes: How to properly code preoperative exams

Mastering pre-op coding is crucial. Here are 5 key practices, from patient clearance to ICD-10-CM codes, to ensure accurate billing and avoid denials.

This is an image of a woman looking at a computer screen with a colleague and smiling. This is meant to represent someone who is happy about their medical claims process.
This is an image of a woman looking at a computer screen with a colleague and smiling. This is meant to represent someone who is happy about their medical claims process.

Getting Paid

3 min read

Understanding the medical claims process to get paid

Practices need to improve their understanding and management of the medical claims process to boost profitability.

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