Billing Blog posts

Modifiers are used in healthcare billing to indicate a procedure or type of service provided in addition to an evaluation and management service or to identify the level of a provider. A modifier code is typically two characters (numbers or letters) that are added to the procedure codes in the claim. Modifiers in behavioral health […]

Anesthesia billing is a complex process that can be a burden for inexperienced staff members who are already managing too many tasks. To maximize cash flow while remaining compliant with the ever-changing rules and regulations, consider the benefits an expert anesthesiology billing company can provide. How Outsourcing Anesthesia Billing Can Help Your Practice Outsourcing anesthesia […]

Anesthesia medical billing and coding rely on accurate documentation of services, including reporting time units. Failing to calculate time properly can result in denied or rejected claims, which impacts your facility’s revenue. Below, we explain how to calculate anesthesia time units and break down their integral role in billing and coding. Understanding the Basics of […]

It is not enough to rely on a few staff members to handle the complexity of anesthesia billing when they are already wearing too many hats at work. If you want to maximize your revenue while staying compliant with rules and regulations, consider the value that an expert anesthesiology billing company can bring to your […]

Adhering to the medical billing rules and guidelines specific to anesthesia care is required in order to accurately report anesthesia services and get reimbursed in a timely manner. Anesthesia medical billing can be complex and time-consuming, which is why most facilities choose to partner with a medical billing company to achieve a more efficient workflow, […]

Success in ophthalmology medical billing relies on efficient and timely collections. Submitting consistently clean claims and getting paid on time can help keep your ophthalmology practice afloat.  The following are medical billing tips that will help your facility maximize your revenue flow: 1. Understand the Ophthalmology Billing Process and What Is Required for Each Claim […]

Every business wants to optimize profitability, and those in the healthcare industry are no exception. Collecting payments from insurance companies and patients can be time-consuming and complicated, adversely affecting your balance sheet. By outsourcing EMS medical billing services, you can extend your organization’s accounts receivable department, increase efficiency, focus on your core business strategies, and […]

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a vital emergency medical care service provided 24 hours a day to anyone in need of medical care. These services are the first response from a health care provider to a medical emergency. Emergency medical services can take various forms depending on where you are and what you need and […]

Substance abuse treatment centers are designed to help individuals recover from addiction and substance use disorders—not handle challenging medical billing and coding issues. Every service has a business side of operations that can either help or hurt your organization. Billing varies by industry, and even within medical billing, there are variations in services and protocols. […]

The process of dealing with insurance claims can be a long and painful one–from denied benefits that require multiple interactions with the insurance company to billing errors that could be avoided. If your behavioral health billing is falling behind, it’s good to know that there are options available that can significantly reduce the elapsed time […]