The medical billing process is a complex system that requires various steps to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Medical billing services work hard to make sure that medical bills are processed quickly and accurately, allowing for timely payments from insurance companies. 1. Patient Registration The medical billing process begins with patient registration, where the patient’s demographic […]
While revenue cycle management (RCM) involves many steps, payment posting processes often gets overlooked. Optimizing this process acts as the cornerstone for smoother billing, reducing administrative burdens, and uncovering new revenue streams. By providing a clear view of daily income, accurate payment posting helps practices proactively address errors that could otherwise complicate medical billing and […]
The world of medical billing and accounts receivable (AR) can feel like a labyrinth for healthcare providers. Lost in a maze of codes, claims, and denials, it’s easy to see revenue slip through the cracks. But fear not! Here’s our guide to mastering AR and ensuring your practice thrives. Medical Billing & Accounts Receivable Medical […]
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 […]
Healthcare policies and rules are continuously changing, and it’s important to stay on top of what all insurance carriers are doing and how their changes impact your practice’s revenue cycle. This, as well as managing your accounts receivable (A/R), is the best way to ensure your cash flow does not bottleneck and cause damage to […]
A frequent knock on electronic health records has been that they’re just glorified billing systems that fail to provide enough clinical functionality to make a significant difference in quality of care. So it’s somewhat incongruous that a recent Black Book report on revenue cycle management (RCM) system adoption would say that 26 percent of hospitals […]