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Medical billing professional looks at papers and spreadsheets reflective of Cigna downcoding E/M codes
Medical billing professional looks at papers and spreadsheets reflective of Cigna downcoding E/M codes
Cigna may start downcoding your E/M codes starting October 1, 2025: What to know (+ free sample appeal letter)

Starting October 1, 2025, Cigna will automatically downcode your high-level E/M codes if documentation doesn’t support complexity. Here’s how to prepare.

Medical biller examines claim denials to stop revenue leaks in medical billing
Medical biller examines claim denials to stop revenue leaks in medical billing
6 keys to stopping revenue leaks in medical billing

Learn the exact steps to significantly reduce denials and improve reimbursement rates.

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Your opinion matters — complete our 3-question survey and let us know what impact The Intake newsletters have had on your business. After completing the survey, you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift card.

billing company helping practice clients with autonomous coding
billing company helping practice clients with autonomous coding
How medical billing companies can help clients navigate autonomous coding while also protecting their business

Protect your business, safeguard your clients, and cement your role as their strategic partner and trusted advisor.

How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts
How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts
From HIPAA updates to Medicare audits: How billing leaders are adapting to compliance shifts

Learn how medical billing companies are turning expanding HIPAA enforcement, Medicare Advantage audits, and rising client expectations into competitive advantages.

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Doctor smiles holding tablet after reading 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes
Doctor smiles holding tablet after reading 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes
CMS announces 2026 ICD-10-CM updates: What medical practices and coders need to know

Prepare your practice for 487 new 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes taking effect October 1, 2025 to avoid claim denials and protect your revenue stream.

physicians reading 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
physicians reading 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule: Submit your comments now

CMS’s 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule proposes major payment and coding changes that could reshape your practice’s revenue.

Free webinar: AI, audits, and attacks in billing
Free webinar: AI, audits, and attacks in billing
Webinar recap: Medical billing strategies to stay resilient through AI, audits, and cyberattacks

Explore real-world strategies for medical billing teams facing AI, audits, and cybersecurity challenges in this Tebra free webinar recap.

How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company

Margins are tight in the medical billing industry, but you can keep costs low with these actionable strategies.

medical billing challenges 2025
medical billing challenges 2025
2025’s medical billing pain points: Insights and solutions for billers

Medical billing in 2025 is bringing rising denials, staffing shortages, and tech investment hurdles. Discover the strategies billing professionals need to stay ahead and protect their revenue.

Healthcare biller reading about medical billing company reputation
Healthcare biller reading about medical billing company reputation
5 steps to building and maintaining your medical billing company’s online reputation

Here are 5 easy steps to building your medical billing company’s online reputation — you may even already be doing some of them.

Biller smiles in office after applying medical billing automation strategies
Biller smiles in office after applying medical billing automation strategies
How medical billing automation can maximize efficiency: 4 strategies for billing companies

Find out how automation can help your billing company optimize operations, reduce errors, and free up staff for higher-value work.

billing company helping medical practice client be compliant
billing company helping medical practice client be compliant
How compliance can be a medical billing company’s competitive advantage

It’s time to leverage your expertise in medical billing compliance to gain — and keep — clients.

medical billing contract negotiation
medical billing contract negotiation
6 ways to protect your medical billing business during contract negotiations

It’s crucial to protect your business and its interests.

AI in medical billing
AI in medical billing
Understanding AI: A medical biller’s guide to essential terms

Learn essential AI terms for medical billing to evaluate software, improve claim accuracy, and boost revenue cycle efficiency.

verify insurance to eliminate rejections
verify insurance to eliminate rejections
Eliminate claim rejections and realize more revenue: A step-by-step guide

A simple protocol that helps practice office staff collect and verify insurance information accurately every time.

how to verify patient insurance
how to verify patient insurance
Verifying patient insurance: A checklist of questions and steps

Practices and billing companies can both benefit from this checklist on how to master insurance verification and prevent claim denials.

claim rejections checklist for billers
claim rejections checklist for billers
Claim rejections checklist for medical billing companies

Medical billers can use this checklist to identify and correct common errors prior to submitting claims.

woman smiling after downloading medical billing ideal customer profile template
woman smiling after downloading medical billing ideal customer profile template
Free template: Build your ideal customer profile to win more (and better) medical billing business

Want to improve your medical billing business? Start by creating a detailed ideal customer profile. This guide and free worksheet will show you how.

Man sending collections letter to patient on computer
Man sending collections letter to patient on computer
Medical practice collection letters that work: 7 ways to improve your letters, plus free templates

Get the most out of your medical collection letters and improve revenue streams with these expert tips

billing company providing added value to client
billing company providing added value to client
The competitive advantage: 5 ways medical billing companies can provide added value to clients

Discover game-changing strategies for billing companies to provide exceptional value, stand out from competitors, and boost client retention and revenue.

add-on medical billing services
add-on medical billing services
How medical billing companies can unlock additional revenue with add-on services 

By taking ownership of additional roles beyond billing, billing companies can take their revenue and their practices’ revenue to the next level.

calculating impact of reducing denials
calculating impact of reducing denials
Get insurance companies to pay you: Reduce denials

Access quick strategies to address the most common sources of non-payments as an independent practice.

Medical practice manager reads about revenue cycle management news
Medical practice manager reads about revenue cycle management news
Vital Signs: A wrap-up of revenue cycle management news for December 2023

This December 2023 RCM wrap-up includes compliance updates, preparations for new codes, and fee schedule changes.

Physician reads April 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news on laptop
Physician reads April 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news on laptop
Vital Signs: An April 2025 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Learn about Medicare Advantage payment increases, GLP-1 coverage updates, burnout solutions, and cost strategies for your practice or billing company.

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