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Explaining the distinction between these two types of care feels like a scene from the movie Ground Hog Day. We wish we had a dollar for every time that we have been asked to clarify this topic. It’s possibly one of the least understood, yet the concepts are clear, based on the definitions provided...
We have noticed an uptick in requests for consultations for offices enrolled with Medicare as a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider due to certain DME denied that were otherwise paid previously. Many were not aware of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Competitive Bidding...
A CAs job is never done. Offices need to have systems and procedures in place that will manage both outbound claims, inbound checks, and accounts receivable. At any given time, there are claims in various stages of the billing cycle that must be managed.
The documentation of these visits contains the details of patients’ progress, or lack thereof, as they advance through the stated plan. The record shows the reader the patient’s status at that point within the plan’s goals and time frame.
The Century Cures Act was signed into law four years ago on December 13, 2016. Although this regulation (law) has been in the making for nearly four years, the general effective date was June 30, 2020. The compliance requirements for Information Blocking, Assurances, and APIs start April 5, 2021.
Social Media: is it friend or foe? The friendly aspect is the ability to reach a variety of people immediately. Social Media is one of the most cost-efficient methods of marketing. It is a great way to connect to people in your area and attract new patients, but it can become your foe if you, as a...
Now that we've had a month to settle into the new Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding rules that went into effect at the beginning of the year, the questions are getting more specific and refined. We are delighted when we receive thought-provoking questions at our Help Desk that reveal doctors’...
One of the more common questions we get at our Help Desk is what to do with Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) for paid claims once the payment has been posted. Regardless of the payer class, whether personal injury, worker’s compensation, or simple commercial insurance, you have many choices and can...
It’s a great time to review compliance policy and procedures and to review and revise financial and billing policies. Accounts receivable clean-up is a common process in December, and it’s important to review and update Medical Review Policies. This way, you will be prepared to hit the ground...
A special holiday message from Kathy...
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