Vascular Surgery - StafGo Health

Medical Billing And Revenue Cycle Management Solutions For Vascular Surgery Facilities

Vascular surgeons are specialists who diagnose and treat problems related to the circulatory system, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. At StafGo Health, we promise to provide specialized medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) services designed specifically for vascular surgery practices. In vascular surgery practices, various complex and high-cost procedures like endovascular repairs and bypass surgeries are performed, which require accurate CPT coding, compliance, and streamlined workflows. Errors in the billing process can lead to revenue loss. Our well-versed team is here to help you out at every step of your billing to reduce the chances of denials and optimize cash flow. StafGo Health offers scalable RCM services made to elevate financial performance and let your team focus on patient care.

Optimizing Vascular Surgery Billing With Specialized RCM And Accurate CPT Coding

For accurate Vascular Surgery, it's necessary to apply precise CPT codes for complex and high-value procedures. Our team aims to use code very accurately to avoid any kind of issues related to code. Commonly used CPT codes are 37220–37235 for revascularization of the lower extremities, 35301–35390 for open bypass procedures, and 35470–35476 for angioplasty services. 35700–35761 cover vein exploration, while 33990–33993 are used for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other advanced interventions. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures are typically reported with 34800–34834. Accurate documentation and code selection—along with appropriate use of modifiers like -59, -LT/RT, and -51—are critical to ensure timely reimbursement and avoid denials.

Why Outsource Medical Billing And RCM To Stafgo Health For Your Vascular Surgery Practice?

Outsourcing your vascular surgery billing and revenue cycle management to StafGo Health will help you with excellent support in all steps of the billing process. As we understand the complexity of high-stakes procedures like angioplasty, stenting, bypass grafts, endovascular repairs, etc., we ensure accurate claim submissions, compliance with payer policies, prior authorization from insurance companies, etc. With the exceptional support provided by StafGo Health, your practice can completely focus on providing precise patient outcomes while we handle the complex backend work.

Common RCM Challenges Faced by Vascular Surgery Practices

Complex Procedure Coding and Modifier Use - Vascular Surgeons perform certain high-cost procedures that involve multiple vessels, laterality, or staged interventions, which require accurate use of CPT codes and modifiers. Errors in the application of these codes and modifiers can result in denials or underpayments.
Prior Authorization and Medical Necessity Delays - Getting pre-approvals is a time-consuming and tedious task for vascular surgeons. Advanced vascular procedures need prior authorization from payers, and payers require detailed documents and diagnostic evidence. Any delay or misstep can prevent reimbursement.
Bundled Services and Denied Add-On Codes - Bundled Services and Denied Add-On Codes are also a major challenge faced by vascular surgeons. If documents are not up to the mark as required, Payers frequently bundle vascular services or reject add-on codes, reducing overall reimbursements.
High-Value Denials and Appeals Burden - Vascular surgeons perform high-cost procedures, and a denied claim means a high revenue loss. Filing appeals is an extra burden on staff, and managing complicated rework processes can be a huge drain.
Documentation and Compliance Risks - Inconsistent operative notes, incorrect use of codes, and failure to prove medical necessity can result in audit risks and compliance penalties.
Compliance Risks & Audit Vulnerability - Medicare and private insurance companies closely inspect services provided by vascular providers. Practices that don't make detailed operative reports and do not keep thorough medical documentation have a greater risk of being audited and having to repay money previously received.

Solving Your Vascular Surgery Practices Challenges with StafGo Health

Accurate Coding for Complex Vascular Procedures - We have a dedicated team of certified coders who have proficiency in using CPT codes for angioplasty, stent placement, bypass grafting, etc. Our coder ensures the correct use of primary and add-on codes and modifiers to avoid any errors that can reduce revenue.

Pre-Authorization and Documentation Workflow Optimization - Our team proactively handles all aspects of prior authorizations for time-sensitive and high-cost interventions, which can help in preventing delays and denials. Our team assists your staff in maintaining organized, payer-compliant documents.
Real-Time Denial Management and Appeals - Our team keenly monitors and analyzes the denials and underpayments related to imaging or stenting codes. We file appeals on time, rectify the claim errors, and provide insights regarding payer trends to prevent recurring issues.
Bundled Payment and Modifier Strategy - Our team can help your staff understand complicated rules related to billing that group the services. We ensure that you use the correct codes for separate services when justified, which can avoid the chances of revenue loss due to incorrect billing.
Transparent, Scalable RCM Partnership - StafGo Health provides transparent, scalable, and full-cycle RCM solutions, from eligibility checks to performance reports, to all sizes of practices. We can improve your collections and compliance to a great extent.
Dedicated Account Management - Each vascular practice we partner with is assigned a personalized account manager who understands your procedures, billing cycles, and payer mix. We provide speedy responses, monthly reporting, and transparent communication so that you have a clear idea of where your practice stands.