Verify Patient Information As obvious as it may seem, it often goes unchecked, but verification of patient information is an imperative step in the billing process. Double-check the spelling of patient names, their date of birth, as well as other details that are often easy to overlook or misspell but which can result in filing […]
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Losing Revenue? Are you like the tens of thousands of other physicians who are finding it tough to handle in-house medical billing? If you handle your health care practice and medical billing on your own there’s a good chance that you might be losing revenue in an effort to balance both. Medical billing ultimately should
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The impact Covid-19 has had on medical practice’s revenues has been nothing short of a financial hurricane. We recommend the following patient collection strategies to help ensure that your practice successfully weathers these difficult times. 1. Clearly Communicate the Patient Portion Prior to the Appointment Date. Your office administrative staff must be vigilant and
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A vital aspect of any medical practice is effective Medical Billing and Coding, but for small and medium-size medical practices, it’s quite often one of the most overlooked aspects. There can be a situation that you might be seeing the payment denials with the same or more patients, or you are unable to reimburse on
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Medical billing can give medical practitioners a tough time managing workflow, system, revenue generation, and more. But when things go wrong with your medical practice, there are solutions for your medical billing process. This blog will show you the possible challenges in your practice and how to overcome them. The following two challenges should be
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If you are a physician who has been in practice for many years you probably remember the days when private payer reimbursements dwarfed Medicare reimbursements. Since the 2008 recession that dynamic has long since flipped. Reimbursements have been flat or have lost value from inflation, while practice costs have seen double-digit increases. Meanwhile, hospitals and
Reforms are continuing to be altered in the healthcare industry, and are affecting practitioners, insurance providers and patients. Deductibles are increasing and patients are becoming more involved and active regarding their insurance plans and payments which can be overwhelming for healthcare practitioners to collect co-pays and balances in a timely fashion. According to SuccessEHS, only
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Two of the biggest obstacles affecting healthcare reimbursements are insurance claim denials and insurance claim rejections. In the billing world the terms “claim rejection” and “claim denial” are often used interchangeably. Not having a concise understanding of these two obstacles can cause a significant, negative impact on your practice’s overall revenue cycle. Essential aspects for
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Have you been debating whether you should outsource your medical billing services to an outside service provider or if you should do it in-house with medical billing software? As shown by a recent RCM survey by Black Book, an increasing number of physicians and practice groups are viewing outsourcing medical billing services as one of
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Outsourcing medical billing services for medical practices or groups can help maximize claims payments and keep your practice compliant. This is accomplished through aggressive collection practices, efficient and accurate execution of billing tasks, and current knowledge of documentation regulations. In this blog, we discuss important tips to consider when searching for the right medical billing
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