According to a recent survey, eligibility and prior authorization issues were among the most prevalent causes of claim denials. Hospitals and healthcare systems are experiencing an uptick in claim rejections due to errors in front-end revenue cycle processes. The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Pulse Survey program, conducted for a healthcare technology company, gathered responses from […]
In the fast-paced world of cardiology, billing can often be a time-consuming and complex process. However, with the right strategies and tools in place, it is possible to streamline your cardiology billing and achieve greater efficiency. Top 11 tips for Cardiology Medical Billing 1. Invest in a Robust Billing System One of the most important […]
The process of medical billing encompasses multiple stages, starting with patient registration and eligibility verification, followed by capturing charges, coding, submitting claims, and posting payments. When a patient receives medical services from a healthcare provider, the provider documents the services and associated costs within an electronic health record (EHR) system. Subsequently, a medical billing entity […]
Outsourcing medical billing services can be an effective strategy to improve the financial health of your healthcare practice. By delegating the billing and coding tasks to a specialized third-party provider, you can streamline your revenue cycle, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance your profitability. However, medical billing can be a complex and time-consuming task that requires […]
Compliance is a word no one really wants to talk about. It’s boring, you know you NEED a compliance program, but you feel that you’re pretty good with billing and coding, and heck – you’re a smaller group and you think no one is looking over their shoulder at your practice. The government has better […]
With the arise of indirect health practices such as telehealth, it is becoming increasingly indispensable to play with bill payments and claims orderly. The medical billing cycle is a complex system encompassing procedures such as medical recordkeeping and patient data processing. Medical claim processing is the keystone for healthcare insurance companies since it needs data […]
Outsourcing Billing: Hospital and medical professionals acknowledge that the biggest issue they have are receiving payment for their services. Those in the medical field understand all too well the issue of delayed revenue and dormant collections. Though technology has improved the in-office process, the inadequate handling of the hugely important Medical billing process can lead […]
Providers draw more on-time and uncut payer reimbursements and patient payments by automating these operations with a quality practice management system Via using a quality total practice management system, your company can evade putting as much attempts into accomplishing quality work and rather find effectiveness, accuracy, and peace of mind. An integrated billing and scheduling […]
Physicians with paid medical malpractice claims are more likely to have at least 1 more claim in the next five years, compared to physicians with none. A new study found “a single prior paid claim was associated with substantial, long-lived, higher future claim risk, independent of whether a physician was practicing in a high- or […]
Error-free medical billing and coding are critical characteristics of a revamped revenue cycle system. Appropriate billing and coding are not only needed in terms of compliance but are also pivotal in bringing down medical claim denials and rejections. When you take a more dynamic approach to your billing and coding operation, you not only get […]