Medical billers must have an intricate knowledge of the procedures performed in their office and the coverage exceptions for each of their payers. This often entails numerous hours of research on commercial payer websites locating and reviewing the Medical Payment Policies or Coverage Guidelines. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 3
As the Wimbledon competition comes close to its end this Sunday, July 6, I am publishing the last of my three part series comparing medical billing complexities to those of tennis scoring. In Part 1, the referral/authorization requirements of managed care plans was discussed. For Part 2, the topic was claims denials based mainly on CCI edits or duplicate …
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 2
Denials We all hate them, we try to prevent them, but despite our best efforts, they happen. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 1
In tennis, in life and in the world of medical billing, we are constantly faced with situations that may seem illogical or over complex without reason, but we must learn to accept them, and develop strategies to cope. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 2
Last week seeing Wimbledon on the television, I was inspired to write about how the complexities of medical billing can seem similar to those in scoring for tennis. If you missed part 1, I discussed the referral and authorization quagmire that often exists in the medical office, especially specialists. You can see the post here Like previously stated, in tennis, …
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 1
I happened across Wimbledon tennis on the television. It reminded me of the brief time in my past that I attempted to learn to play tennis. When learning any new sport, there are the physical lessons that we are taught as well as the rules of the sport. Most often those physical lessons are relatively easy to grasp, but less …
Canine Companions Help Heal the Soul
if you are a healthcare administrator here is why you should consider inviting therapy dogs into your facility and the hearts of your staff and patients: pets can assist those with depression and can increase the patient’s desire to open up and communicate. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Help Save the Forests: Enroll for ERA and EFT!
A small investment of your time to research your payers and enroll for ERA and EFT will provide a significant payoff in the end. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Canine Companions Help Heal the Soul
Finally a day I can get behind: “Take Your Dog to Work Day” is June 20th. 2014. Although, I have to say I have mine with me daily, since I have the luxury of working from a home office. I spend my work hours with three faithful companions by my side. I understand that most places of work are no …
