Tag: Medical Billing Services

Biden Administration Takes Action to Cut Medical Bills from Credit Reports

Biden Administration Takes Action to Cut Medical Bills from Credit Reports

On Thursday, the Biden administration revealed its intention to eliminate medical debt entries from Americans’ credit reports, aiming to put an end to what it views as coercive debt collection strategies affecting a wide swath of consumers. The proposed measures are designed to extend a financial lifeline to families grappling with medical crises, curbing the […]
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Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Debridement is a process that involves the removal of foreign material, as well as tissue that is either devitalized or contaminated, until healthy tissue is revealed. Its primary purpose is to clean the affected area and is often performed concurrently with other orthopedic surgical interventions. In my role as an auditor specializing in orthopedics, I […]
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8 Medical Billing Tips for Practitioners

8 Medical Billing Tips for Practitioners

Effective insurance billing is crucial for the financial health of any medical practice, whether primary care, specialized, or integrative. Inefficient billing leads to significant revenue loss, with claim denial rates exceeding 15% and surging nearly 17% since 2019. To mitigate these losses, providers must prioritize robust billing processes. As a medical billing service, we’ve identified […]
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10 Common Medical Billing Issues and How To Fix Them

10 Common Medical Billing Issues and How To Fix Them

Medical billing can be a complicated landscape with costly and alarming risks. From minor transcription errors to major coding misunderstandings, inaccuracies in this field may lead to lost income or legal complications for your healthcare organization. While some medical billing problems stem from simple oversights, others result from systemic challenges. However, all of these issues […]
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4 Strategies to Optimize Billing and Expand Your Customer Base

4 Strategies to Optimize Billing and Expand Your Customer Base

The increasing demand for incontinence products is prompting home medical equipment (HME) providers to reevaluate their existing incontinence programs. With the U.S. witnessing a significant rise in the aging population, marked by 10,000 people turning 65 every day according to the U.N. Population Division, there is a growing market for incontinence products. Studies from Mayo […]
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Accelerating Revenue: Revealing the Financial Impact of Delayed Medical Billing

Accelerating Revenue: Revealing the Financial Impact of Delayed Medical Billing

The impact of prolonged turnaround times from billers in medical billing is frequently underestimated, yet it has far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. Delays in processing times impose financial burdens on healthcare organizations and patients. By gaining insight into the concealed costs and inefficiencies, we can enhance the process and achieve more favorable financial outcomes. In […]
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Enhancing Claims Management: Identifying Errors, Maximizing Efficiency, and Streamlining Operations

Enhancing Claims Management: Identifying Errors, Maximizing Efficiency, and Streamlining Operations

Claims management serves as a valuable tool for insurance firms, enabling them to identify the root causes of claim errors, measure areas for improvement, and explore new opportunities to continuously enhance their operations. However, the ever-increasing complexity of claims administration poses a formidable challenge for insurance businesses, hindering their ability to uncover fresh prospects and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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