Fast & Accurate Thoracic Surgery Billing Services
90% First-Pass Claim Approval
100% HIPAA & CPT Accuracy
3X Faster Appeals Process
Recover 55% More Lost Revenue
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Satisfied Providers
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Medical Specialties
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Billing Experts
Why Thoracic Surgeons Trust Medical Biller
Thoracic surgery billing demands precision in coding high-risk procedures like lobectomies (CPT 32663), VATS (32668), and mediastinal tumor resections, while navigating strict Medicare guidelines and payer-specific rules for lung cancer therapies. Undercoding complex surgeries, missing modifiers for bilateral procedures, or incomplete documentation for neoadjuvant treatments often result in denials and revenue loss. Medical Biller ensures your practice thrives with:
VATS & Robotic Surgery Coding Mastery
Lung Cancer Treatment Compliance
Medicare & Medicaid Billing Expertise
Pleural Biopsy & Thoracentesis Coding
Prior Authorization for High-Cost Stents
Post-Op Critical Care Documentation
Multi-Modality Therapy Billing
Payer-Specific Thoracic Surgery Rules
Billing Optimization Guide:
Unlock Faster Payments & Reduce Revenue Loss
Gain access to expert-driven methods to eliminate claim rejections, streamline payment cycles, and increase revenue. This guide includes essential checklists, automation tips, and ready-to-use billing resources.
Key Benefits
Accurate CPT Coding
Bill pneumonectomies (32445), esophagectomies (43107), and chest wall reconstructions (21750) with precision.
Modifier Expertise
Apply modifiers (50, 59, 22) for bilateral procedures, staged surgeries, and extended operative time.
Lung Cancer Compliance
Align ICD-10 codes (C34.90) with chemotherapy/radiation documentation for neoadjuvant claims.
Medicare Advantage Optimization
Navigate NSCLC treatment bundling rules (e.g., 77263 + 77373).
Prior Authorization Speed
Expedite approvals for thoracic stents (C1751) and biologic implants.
Critical Care Billing
Code post-op complications (e.g., J95.811) with linked time-based documentation (99291).
Denial Appeals Expertise
Recover revenue for denied VATS claims with operative notes and medical necessity proof.
24/7 Robotic Surgery Coding Support
Resolve coding disputes during emergency thoracotomies.
How It Works
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Share Your Challenges
“Denied VATS claims? Slow Medicare payments? Let’s resolve it in 20 minutes.”
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Get a Custom Audit
Medical Biller identifies gaps in robotic surgery coding, lung cancer compliance, and payer rules.
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Focus on Surgery, Not Paperwork
We handle claims, prior auths, and audits—you prioritize lifesaving thoracic care.
How Medical Biller Helped Summit Thoracic Center Recover $410K
Summit Thoracic Center faced 38% denials for VATS procedures and 90-day delays in Medicare reimbursements. The team grappled with coding errors for robotic-assisted lung cancer treatment compliance.
Detailed Insights:
Summit Thoracic struggled with frequent denials for VATS procedures due to missing modifiers (e.g., 59 for staged thoracotomies) and incomplete operative notes for robotic lobectomies. Medicare claims faced delays due to mismatched ICD-10 codes (e.g., C34.1 vs. C34.2) and non-compliance with National Coverage Determinations (NCD 110.24). Prior authorizations for biologic implants and stents took weeks to approve, delaying patient care.
We introduced custom templates for VATS coding (e.g., 32668 + 32669) and modifier 22 applications for extended thoracotomies. Our team automated Medicare compliance checks for lung cancer treatment plans, ensuring alignment between ICD-10 codes (C34.1) and NCD 110.24. Staff received training on documenting neoadjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy (96413) and radiation (77373), to justify complex resections.
Within seven months, Summit Thoracic recovered $410K in denied claims and reduced Medicare payment cycles from 90 to 28 days. VATS denials dropped by 87%, and the practice achieved 100% compliance in CMS audits for lung cancer billing. Prior authorization approvals surged to 95%, accelerating life-saving treatments. Staff efficiency improved by 80%, reclaiming 16 hours weekly for patient care.
“Medical Biller cut our VATS denials by 85%. Revenue jumped 50% in six months!”
Dr. Laura Evans
“Medicare reimbursements now hit accounts in 30 days, not 90. Cash flow transformed!”
Mark Lee
“Coding for robotic lobectomies is flawless. Zero bundling errors since hiring them!”
Dr. Raj Patel
“Neoadjuvant therapy claims finally approved on first submission. Lifesavers!”
Sarah Kim
Precision-Driven Thoracic Surgery Billing
Ensure accurate coding and seamless reimbursements with our specialized thoracic surgery billing services. We handle complex procedural codes, insurance claims, and compliance requirements—so you can focus on delivering life-saving surgical care with confidence.
Complexities in Thoracic Surgery Billing & How We Simplify Them
32%
Of thoracic surgery claims are denied due to inadequate documentation and payer-specific coding issues.
$4.8B
Annual financial impact on practices due to mismanagement of thoracic surgery reimbursements.
45%
Reduction in payment delays for thoracic surgeons who utilize specialized billing solutions.
Precision Billing for High-Risk Thoracic Procedures
Managing thoracic surgery billing requires expertise in high-risk procedure coding, including lung transplants, mediastinal tumor removals, and pleurectomies. We ensure accurate claim submissions and compliance with evolving payer policies.
Our team specializes in minimizing claim denials, navigating payer-specific guidelines, and improving your practice’s revenue cycle through optimized billing strategies tailored for thoracic surgeons.
Any Questions?
We bill 32663 (open) + 32668 (VATS) with modifier SG for robotic assistance, per payer guidelines.
Yes. We document time spent managing respiratory failure (J96.00) and link to 99291-99292.
We appeal with biopsy reports, PET-CT evidence, and NCD 110.24 compliance proof.
Absolutely. We pair it with ICD-10 J86.9 and modifier 59 if performed with VATS.
We apply modifier 50 and document separate sites (e.g., R91.1 + R91.8).
Yes. We submit clinical notes, spirometry results, and FDA approval documentation.