Thoracic Surgery Medical Billing for Faster Reimbursements

Stop losing revenue to denials and underpayments. Our thoracic billing experts deliver 95%+ clean claims, faster reimbursements, and total compliance so you can focus on saving lives.

98%

Clean-claim rate

<24h

Claim submission

15–30%

Revenue lift

35%

Fewer denials

Why Thoracic Surgery Is So Complex

Thoracic surgery billing is one of the most intricate areas in medical reimbursement. Multiple CPT codes, overlapping global periods, and strict payer rules leave little room for error. Every minute you spend resolving denials or verifying claims is a minute taken away from your patients. At Dastify Solutions, we specialize in Thoracic Surgery Billing Services and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) for thoracic and cardiothoracic practices across the U.S. Our AAPC-certified coders and billing professionals ensure accuracy from initial submission through final payment.


We protect your revenue, your compliance, and your peace of mind. Our approach integrates smoothly with 600+ EHR/EMR platforms, ensuring every claim is submitted within 72 hours.

Provider Fears and Real-World Challenges

Thoracic surgeons face challenges beyond billing errors, challenges that affect their practice, staff, and patients:
Compliance Anxiety:

CMS value-based care and MIPS reporting add constant audit pressure. One coding mistake could trigger a compliance penalty.

Staff Burnout:

Long hours verifying claims or fixing denials drain focus from patient care.

Cash Flow Delays:

Denied or pending claims freeze revenue, slowing down practice growth and expansion.

Documentation Overload:

Thoracic surgeries demand precise operative notes, modifiers, and global period tracking. Missing one element can lead to rejection.

Work-Life Imbalance:

Physicians spend after-hours handling billing issues instead of focusing on recovery or research.

Audit Fear:

Frequent payer audits of thoracic cases, such as lung resections and transplants, increase administrative stress.

We understand these fears because we’ve solved them, reducing denial rates to under 4% and cutting A/R days to 20–30 for leading thoracic practices nationwide.

Provider Fears and Real-World Challenges

Thoracic surgeons face challenges beyond billing errors, challenges that affect their practice, staff, and patients:

Here are some of the most commonly misused or denied CPT codes in thoracic surgery billing:
32601 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (confusion with therapeutic codes)
32601 Tube thoracostomy (missing modifier for bilateral procedures)
32601 Removal of lung, total pneumonectomy (improper documentation of indications)
32601 Lung transplant, single (payer-specific coverage limits)
32601 Thoracotomy exploration (bundling errors with VATS)

These codes often trigger denials like:

CO-97 Service included in another payment
CO-16 Missing or invalid information
PR-204 Coverage limited by payer policy

We understand these fears because we’ve solved them, reducing denial rates to under 4% and cutting A/R days to 20–30 for leading thoracic practices nationwide.

Our Core Thoracic Surgery Billing and RCM Services

We provide end-to-end Thoracic Surgery Medical Billing and RCM solutions that simplify complexity and strengthen financial performance. Our services include:
Comprehensive CPT/ICD-10 Coding:

Coded precisely under AMA and STS guidelines for thoracic, VATS, and lobectomy procedures.

Denial Management & Appeals:

Active follow-up and claim correction to achieve 95%+ first-pass resolution.

Eligibility & Authorization Verification:

Prevents upfront rejections for non-covered thoracic procedures.

Claims Submission & Tracking:

All claims filed within 72 hours are tracked until payment.

A/R Recovery & Reporting:

We reduce receivable aging by up to 40% and maintain a 93%+ collection rate.

Value-Based Compliance:

Expertise in MIPS, bundled payments, and CMS quality programs relevant to thoracic surgeries.

Analytics & Reporting:

Transparent performance dashboards that keep you in control without micromanaging billing.

Discover How We Keep Denials Below 4%.

How We Work – From Trust to Transparency

Our process is designed for peace of mind and measurable results:

HIPAA-Compliant, Audit-Ready Processes

HIPAA and SOC 2 controls, BAA provided

Role-based access, encryption at rest/in transit

Audit trails, least-privilege, secure PHI handling

Payer enrollment and credentialing support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the top denial reasons for thoracic surgery claims?

Use correct HCPCS L-codes, KX modifiers, and PDAC-approved documentation that proves medical necessity.

Our experts manage everything from pre-auth to appeals, reducing your denial rate to below 4% and freeing staff for clinical tasks.
Yes. We specialize in both thoracic and cardiothoracic RCM, including complex coding for lung, pleural, and mediastinal procedures.
Claims are submitted within 72 hours, with payments typically received within 7–14 days.
Absolutely, we’re compatible with 600+ EHR/EMR systems across hospitals and private practices.
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Reclaim Time for What Matters

Your expertise saves lives; our expertise protects your revenue. Stop letting denials, audits, and delays slow your success. Partner with Dastify Solutions for accurate, compliant, and stress-free thoracic surgery billing.

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