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by alexsmithus11
Published: May 1, 2025 (3 months ago)
Urgent care billing services refer to the specialized medical billing processes used to handle claims and reimbursements for urgent care centers, which provide immediate treatment for non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries, infections, or illnesses. These billing services involve coding encounters accurately with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, verifying patient insurance, capturing walk-in visit details, applying appropriate modifiers, and ensuring compliance with payer-specific rules. Because urgent care facilities deal with high patient volumes and fast-paced workflows, efficient billing services are essential to minimize claim denials, reduce reimbursement delays, and maintain a steady revenue cycle