Category: Medical Billing

Tips to Avoid Billing Errors in Radiology Practices

Tips to Avoid Billing Errors in Radiology Practices

Have you ever received a medical bill that left you perplexed, questioning how the expenses added up and left you scratching your head? If that’s the case, you’re certainly not alone. Billing for radiology can be intricate and confusing, involving numerous codes and procedures. Unfortunately, errors in medical billing are all too frequent, resulting in […]
The Top 6 Changes in Medical Billing

The Top 6 Changes in Medical Billing

Table of Contents The Top 6 Changes in Medical Billing Implementation of ICD-11 Increased Use of Telehealth Services Changes in Reimbursement Rates Increased Focus on Patient-Centered Care Greater Emphasis on Data Security Focus on Price Transparency The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and medical billing is no exception. With the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, it’s […]
Unveiling the Advantages of Claim Scrubbing

Unveiling the Advantages of Claim Scrubbing

Claim scrubbing enables the potential for increased accuracy in claims, enhanced client relationships, and improved patient interactions. Claim scrubbing is the process of identifying and rectifying coding errors in medical claims prior to their submission to insurance providers. Whether conducted manually or through automated systems, claim scrubbers validate medical claims before they are sent to […]
Automating Claims Processing in the Healthcare Industry

Automating Claims Processing in the Healthcare Industry

By utilizing automation, it is feasible to improve the upstream and downstream adjudication process through data validation and routing. The healthcare industry can benefit from automation in almost all administrative functions, but it can significantly improve the auto-adjudication rate. In an ever-changing industry, possessing technical expertise is of utmost importance. The healthcare sector is increasingly […]
Enhancing Payment Integrity With AI To Eliminate Surprise Bills

Enhancing Payment Integrity With AI To Eliminate Surprise Bills

It’s common for people to feel surprised by the cost of hospital, medical imaging, or outpatient surgery bills. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for them to verify whether the bill is accurate or not. This is because incorrect medical bills have become increasingly common. To address this issue, organizations are turning to technologies such as artificial intelligence […]
Senators seek accountability from Medicare Advantage insurers on claims denials

Senators seek accountability from Medicare Advantage insurers on claims denials

In Congress this week, it wasn’t just pharmacy benefit managers facing scrutiny. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations directed its attention towards Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, seeking explanations for claims denials. During the hearing, the committee’s chairman highlighted that letters were sent to the three largest MA plans—UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna—requesting documentation regarding their decision-making […]
Cigna Updates Modifier 25 Reimbursement Policy

Cigna Updates Modifier 25 Reimbursement Policy

Find out what you must do to get significant, separately identifiable E/M services paid. The Cigna Group recently updated its reimbursement policy for modifier 25. Effective May 25, if you are billing this health insurance company for an evaluation and management (E/M) service and a minor procedure, you may need to do more than append […]
Discover the Top 5 Qualities of a Great Physician Billing Solution

Discover the Top 5 Qualities of a Great Physician Billing Solution

Ensure you make a well-informed choice when selecting a company to manage your reimbursements. Physicians seeking to improve their reimbursement rates, financial performance, operational efficiency, or focus on patient care should consider outsourcing their billing needs. However, choosing the right physician billing service for your practice can be a challenging task, as not all services […]
Top Tips to Optimize Your Cardiology Billing and Coding Process

Top Tips to Optimize Your Cardiology Billing and Coding Process

Cardiology Medical Billing and Coding Process: To effectively handle these changes, cardiology practitioners might have to keep themselves informed about the modifications in payment regulations, modify their billing procedures as needed, and employ novel methods to enhance their compensation. Cardiology billing and coding can be challenging due to various factors, such as the complexity of […]